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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Augusta Opera House this evening by
Captain Richmond Pearson Eobson.
The brave act of Captain Hobson at
Santiago will always live in naval an
nails; but it would not in itself be sufIl-
Gent to account for his wonderful sue
cesses on the lecture platform.
That success has been won on the
genuine merit OF his addresses. The
critics appear to be agreed thar
Captain Hobsons lectures are able,
scholarly, patriotic and eloquont-a
combination that is reasonably sure to
win most anywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
SPECIAL ELECTION
Decides Against Secs. 3 and 5
of Charter Amendments.
The Mayor viii Not Be Allowed to
Name City Marshall
Nor Will Highway and Sewers Board
Be Appointed.

The special election held in this CITY,
Monday, to decide the question Of the
acceptance of Section 3 ard of the
act to amend the charter of the Clty
of Gardiner, in regard to the appollt-
mert of the city marshal by the mayor,
and the election of a board OF three
commissioners to have supervision Oh
the highways and sewers, was an IN
usually quiet one and very small vote
was cast. The voting began when the
polls at the several voting places We're
opened at 10 O'clock and closed az T. IN
the afternoon. The following return
from the wards was received by the
city clerl. and canvassed by the board
of aldermen:
SHALL TIE CITY MARSHAL. BE Az
POINTED BI. THE, MAYOR!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

son hail. continuing through Thursday
and Friday evenings The concert pro-
gram for tomorrow evening includes vocal
numbers by Mrs. w. c. Atkins Miss Sara
Miller, Mrs. G. s. York and the Capital
City quartet. Frank Goodwin, inperson-
ator, of Boston, will be heard in some OF
his original and inimitable monologues
and, in addition, other talent will be in
troduced to render variety ard complete
ness to the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The Degree of Honor will hold sale
of aprons, sofa pillows, puffs and fan
cy articles of all kinds suitable for
Christmas gifts, Dec. II and II. There
will also be three contests on sled,
doll and gold ring. Miss Bessie Jones
of North street ard Lillian Dearborn
of Highland avenue. are the contest
ants for the ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Letters have been received at head
Willougbby avenue, Brooklyn. an
nouncing the death of his mather,
Henry Peterson, late c Co., 5th N. Y.
H. A., a member of Home Co. p, on a
furlough to that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
ONE THIEF CAPTURED.
With Him the s12 Taken from Quincy,
Mass, Man.

Quincy. Mass, Nov. o3--One man he'll
revolver to the head of Patrick Dolan.
pronrietnr OF 2 variety store on Hancock
street. Atlantic tonight, while the con-
federate robbed the money drawer of the
w 1t contained. The man who got the
money was later apprehended but the
otner escaned after chase in which q
ored and neatly dressed,
Inc captured man proved to be the one
VINO got the money and the $l2 was recov-
sred. ~ the police station he gave the
OF age and claimed residence In Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
Observance of Thanksaivina pav.

Thursday, the 26th instant, having
been appointed by the President of the
United States as a day Of national
Thanksgiving, will be observed at this
branch as a general holiday. and all
unnecessary labor will be suspended,
At II o'clock meridian, Thanksgiv-
ing dinner will be served in the Mess
hall and at the Hospital.
The Home orchestra will give con-
cert at the mess hall during the dinner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Rev. and Mrs. E W. Weber of Old
Town. were in the city calling on friends
yesterday, and, late in the day. went to
Richmond for a short stay. They are to
shortly go South to pass the winter, the
Old Town Universalist church. of which
My. Weber is pastor, having granted a
three months leave of absence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Greenesk and
daughter, OF East Milton, Mass, Mr..
and Mrs. lothian Shaw and Miss Eta
Shaw of Byron, visited their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Greene, .the
past week. - ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

A large number of Hallowell people
will be at the Opera House in Augusta
this evening to listen to the lecture by
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobsor.
The large advanced sale Of tickets is
pretty good evidence that the famous
naval hero will have warm greeting
from the people of this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Manager Stone is making preparation
for one of the homelike Thanksgiving din
ners for which the Hallowell House is
famous. Families wishing to secure sep
arate tables may engage them, today or
Wednesday. Arrangements will be made
for very complete service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

James Parker of the Lumber Cos
mills. will put crew Of men and
teams into the woods, this winter.
Dean Johnson will leave, today, with
ten of these horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Four Italilns started. last evening. on
their long journey home to Italy. They
nave been residents of Hallowell for sew
eral years, having been employed in the
granite trade. A large number Of friends
were at the depot and they were given a
royal farewell The party included Aies-
sandro Preti, Peter Preti, Vocari Retro
and G. Olgiati.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The following grocers of the city viii!
close their stores the entire day. Thanks
giving: =. c. Skillin, w. II. l<ilgore, q.
II. Clary, Simmonds C Stearrs. House
keepers need to place orders so that de-
livery can be made, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

William e. Taylor who has been in
this city on business connected with the
opening OF the barber shop of hi; son,
Charles, returned, Monday, to his home
in Revere Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Hazcn Beecner finished his duties at
the Augusta saw mill, last week. he
has lately received an offer for SER
vice in a mill running, this winter, and
has taken it under consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

M. and Mrs. j. N. Grassy who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles a.
Knight in this city returned to their
home in Bath, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
PEoNAGE CHARGED
N 20 Indictments Against Seven
Georgia Citizens.

savannah. Ga, Nov. 23-Charged with
having held negroes in condition off
peonage. 70 indictments have been re-
turned by the federal grand jury against
persons against whom the indictments
nave been returned are prominently con-
nected, one of them. Edward McRee, be-
ING member of the state Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the First
Baptist church will meet. this after
noon with Mrs. L. II. Clarke at the
parsonage on Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

G. #. Haley accompanied a crew OF
IS men from this city. Monday to be
employed in the numbering operations
III Shirley, Guilford and GIeenville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

May Fiske in "a Soldiers Sweet
heart" will be the attraction at the
Opera house, this evening. This en-
gagement is the last of the bookings for
the month of November
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

A. f. Brainard, who was thrown,
from his carriage a few weeks ago, is
improving and it is hoped will be out in
a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Miss Jennie Clark who has been visit
ing relatives in Montreal, has returned
to this city and resumed her position as
Saleslady in Browns dry goods store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z. Taylor and tlaugh-
ter of Byron, Mr.. and Mrs 0. f. CO.
nant of Weld, visited at w. l.. Mace's,
the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Ralph B. Parker Of c. c. l.. Watcrville,
spent Sunday with his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. G. c. Parker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Albert Jackson. who has been at
work q. Worcester, Mass, the past
summer, is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. +. A. jackson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Mrs. Frank Ham will go. today. to Wa
tervile for visit to her sister Mrs. r.
w. Dunn, before going to Montclair, N.
j., where she will pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

David Rand and Miss Gertrude Tansi!
We're married by Rev. A. X. Baldwin, last
Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Robert Baird and Miss Katie Richards
We're united in marriage. last Wednesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

At the union Thanksgiving service to
be held at the Old South church, tomor-
row evening, there will be an Offering foi
the benefit of the poor of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Roscoe Remick. Jr.. was in town, last
week, collecting material for 4 history of
the town of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Mrs. Marie Macomber Weston is making
a visit to her sister Miss Carrie Macom-
Der, Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The president of the Togus Temper
ance Union requests a full attendance
at this evenings meeting as matters
Of importance are to come up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Mir. and Mrs. Harry Weber left.
Monday, for Lewiston where they will
reside in thatfuture as MI. Weber will
be employed in a satisfactory there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

William Mahar will soon sell or rent
his place, and move onto a farm in
WiscaSset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The principal event of the week will
hes the Sunlight hop, Thursday after
noon. from 9 to o'clock, i'll A. o. L. w.
hall. Music by Monaghan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Norman Gould. fireman on the
Dummy" has lately moved into one
of Mrs. F. NJ. LaWrence's rents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Harry r. Moors of Clairmort, n. H.,
arrived, Monday evening, for a few
days stay with the family of Chaplain
Sawyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Mrs. r. =. Hazard left, Monday, tc
spend Thanksgiving with relatives in
&. oclston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church win hold a Rummage sale, Dec.
Z. afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Gordon Purdy, who attended the
Harvard Yale game in Cambridge,
Saturday, returned to his home in this
city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Miss Flora Danforth, who attends
the Harrington Normal School, is
passing a vacation at her home with
Mrs. G.. b. Morse in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The Barge Schuylkill is discharging q
c;;l2oscf coal for A. II. Hayes and Co.
%; the Atkins wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Fred Crosby, who has been the guest OF
his sister, Mrs. Warren Joy. returned to
his home in Clinton, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Richmond Brann Of Somerville, is
visiting in the place for q few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

John Decker returned to his home in
southport, Monday, after a visit with
relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The tug Charlie Lawrence will finish
the logging business this season by tow
ing one more raft from the Sands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

AIRS Georgia Richardson left Mon
dag. for a visit with friends in Meirose
liiwEIands, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Miss Lizzie Page will go, today to Au-
burndale, Mass, to pass the winter with
her niece Mrs. G. Z. Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Messrs. w. c. and r. NJ. Johnson have
returned from q several days visit tc
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
HALLOWELL.

Miss Amelia Arata has returned from 4
visit to friends in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

George Oliver returned to his work in
Wins!ow, Monday after a visit at his
former home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Rev. S. w. Browne. formerly of this
city returned to Topsham, Monday, af-
ter visit with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
NATIONAL HOME.

Francis Fitzgerald reported for duty
Monday, from Through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Perley Jenkins of Temple, is visiting
his brother G. c. Jenkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Ernest McPhee left, Monday, for
ShaWmut, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Edwin Bracket reported for duty,
Monday, from Through to Pawtucket,
II. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
Daily kennebec Journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 3-12.

Frederick Danforth left, Monday, on
Business trip to kingficld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Rev. Frank Jones of South China
preached at the Friends church. Sunday.
Mr.. Jones was for some time a member OF
the Bailey Praying Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Francis Cooney reported for duty,
Monday, from an extended furlough to
New York city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

IRIS. D. Fl. Hutchinson has returned
from visit with friends in Massachu-
sG.ts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Bert Gray of Boston, is in town visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Miss Grace Henerson Of
Hartland, to Ernest D. Thompson Of
Eallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The Old South League held missionary
tea at the parsonage, Monday afternoon,
a goodly number being in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The wet machine in the pulp mill
shut down, Saturday, for a couple Of
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

N. j.. Hannaford and Harris Woodman
attended the Yaie-Harvard football game
at Cambridge, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
EAST WINTHROP.

]. II. Stewart of Paris, Me-, is in the
place for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Mrs. Albert Smith and daughter have
returned from a visit to Watervilic
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

J. H. B:rker has returned to Portland
after u visit to friends IN the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

a. They will be addressed by eX-Su-
prc,ne Gov. Briggs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
WINTHROP.

NJ. c. Edwards is visiting relativesgin
Watcrville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

John Black Of Bath, spent Sunday
with relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

The drug stores of this city, will be
closed after 7 Y. n. Thanksgiving day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Jessie Cushman and son, of Weld, is
visiting his brother, ]. G. Cushman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Members of the Pilgrim Fathers are
requested to meet at their hall, Nov.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Io,1r Crocker left, Saturday, on a two
weeks' visit with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Granite Lodge Syndicate will open its
annual fair. Wednesday evening, IN VIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Quite few people from this city are
planning to take in the lecture at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
wArERv.LLE ADVERTISEMENTS
l-ishtbody's Headache Powders.

Absolutely safe, contain no substance
that is injurious to infancy or age or to
those enfeebled by disease. No posi-
n!e danger of forming the drug habit
biz the use of Lightbody's Headache
Powders.
Portland, Ne.
Gentlemen: please send me n box g:
IaGhtbody's Headache Powders at once
want them for my mother. l spoke to
,lv doctor about them, and he wants her
~ iire them Yours,
T. II. FLOOD, P. 0. 1i7t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

DR.. Packard returned from a bust
ness trip to Waterford, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

.PepHron Pills
(Chocolate-coated)
Strengthen the Nerves
Tone the Stomach
Feed the Brain

And cure nervousness, neuralgia, Sleep
lessness, dyspepsia, anemia, and that
long train of aches and pains attending
an overworked and underfed brain.
They are a happy combination OF
the best nerve tonics, digestives and
brain and blood nutrients; are pleasant
to take and readily assimilated.
Peptiron Pills, (chocolate-coated,) SOC. or
81 - the latter full months treatment.
Prepared by G. l. HOOD CO., Lowell, Mass.
John coughIin, West End Kenneoec
Bridge, Selling Agent in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24

Johnnie Howard and his friend Thorn
as Curren came from Bangor, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
hour, and at the Opera house at the
usual hour in the evening.
SOUTH GARDINER.

J. A. Parker returned to Portland.
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
SOLD BY

SOLD BY % n
Locke & Hewett,
r. L. Webber, s-.~ .s ~-.
Geo. D. Haskell, .s;-
Tlerri.l Bros,
Geo. w. Wadieigh,
AUGUSTA.
r. M. Noyes,
J. e. Cunningham,
VIM. M. Wood & Son,
II. A. Fuller.
Farmers Supply Co.,
Chamberlain & Laid,
GARDINER.
Knight & Lord,
PITTsroN.
Charles II. cIary,
HALLOWELL.
Jackson, Towle,
WINTHROP.
Folsome s. Masterman,
READFIELD CORNER.
A. n. Bowman & Co.,
MANCHESTER.
e. l.. Cove,
Geo. A. Kennison,
Clark s. Wheeler,
Morrill, & Craig,
WATERvILLE.
A. K. Mason.
Allan & Pollard,
WlNSLOW.
w. e. Rideout,
BOWDOINHAM.
AND ALL LEADING GRocERs,
FulLER-H0LWAY CO., Distributors.
Retail PRICE Barrel, $5.25; Halt fa'rsl, $2.s5
~ 24-b. Bag, 75c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
POLO.

~ Salem-Salem, 10; Stoneham, 6. -
AT Woburn-Woburn. Z; Lynn, ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-24
IALI. THE CITY MARSHAL BE AP-
POINTED BIZ THE MAYOR:

SHALL a BOARD OF THREE COM
MISSIONERS HAVE SUPERVISION
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-17
ASTONISHING.

Some Of New Mexico's statesmen
are looking al the New Mexican with
naughty siares ais we'll AZ with aston,
ishment and disgust. Cant help IL;
this paper viii insist that deserving
r %tillicans only shall be sent TO repre-.
sent the party Of this territory at the
next republican national convention.
II u becomes necessary the pretenses
and windy claims of some aspirants
VIII be shown up in cold type. Those
of the applicants who are deserving
will 10 supported by this paper-San.
Ia Fe New Mexican.
Bring on your cold type. Let's have
something doing. Morning Journal,
by all means, fewer threats and more
cold type.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-17
THE EMPIRE or THE WEST.

Justice Brewer Of the United States
supreme court. in his message to the
ST. Louis Post Dispatch Sunday,
upon its tw~enty.ffth birthday, made
comment upon Bishop Berkeley's line.
Westward the star Of empire takes
its way and its extraordinary fnl-
illment. Said Justice Brewer:
AT the time he wrote there was In
the great Mississippi valley only an
expectation Of a civilized society and
government. Today there Is the star
OF empire. From 1t radiate infiu-
ences aud forces which are controlling
In every quarter Of the globe"
The paramount political power Of
the west has been noted. But 1t has
usually been assumed by eastern men
that their section still held the Drim-
acy In intellect and affairs. That this
Idea must be abandoned seem likely
from a reckoning made yesterday by
the World OF the number Of eminent
men In the several states.
Using a mention In Who's Who In
America as a rough test Of prOmi-
hence, New York Is the only eastern
state that draws brains In greater
proportion than It lends them There
are only 2,640 Of the 1850 Who's
Who notables who were born In New
York, while 3,675 live here.
or every other eastern and central
state the opposite is true, except IN
New Jersey, where the numbers are
nearly equal The discrepancy reach
cs It's height In Maine. which has pro.
duced 419 eminent men and women
and Keeps only llS OF them. Ohio In
this ranks with the east, and so does
Indiana and all the southern states
east Of the Mississippi except Tennes.
see. The west nowadays begins a,
Chicago and st. Louis. Beyond them
every state except Wisconsin has Dor
rowcd eminent talents from the east
And now from that great region an
thors, orators. lawyers, financiers are
moving back to the conquest Of the
citadel ant metropolis Of the east
New York.
Thus il accomplished the other hall
of Justice Brewers impressive lesson
THE Westward limit has been reach
"a. There Ia no longer a question q
place. but Of quality. and the great
struggle must be TO make the voices
Of empire those which speak the mos
and the best for. higher civilization
and the veal of humanity New
York World.