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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
The Books of the Day,

There is less heard now than a year
or two ago about the best selling now
els" and the "hundredth thousand"
edition of this book and that, but it
isn't because the great fiction craze has
blown over. 1t may be that the pub
fishers are little less vociferous in
their. wares. and there is
no one new book that everybody is
reading, but never before were there
so many novels published and sold and
read as during the past year. This is
the declaration of the Bookman, and
in this country. at least, there is no
higher authority on matters of this
kind. This magazine has been taking
stock of the most popular novels of the
past year. without attempting to boom
or exploit any particular one, and the
results are of general interest. The
sales of the "a best selling novels"
reached the enormous total of 2,750,000
copies. Eight of the "a attained the
100. 900 mark, and above. Mr.. Cables
THE Cavalier" which is by no means a
favorite with many of the admirers of
this novelist, is credited with 100000
copies: Mr.. Majors Dorothy Vernon"
with 125,Oo0; Ralph Corners 1.-THE
Man From Glengarry," with 10000;
Miss Johnston's Audrey" with no.
900; Owen Wister's 1.-The Virginian,"
with 10000; Mrs. Hegan's Mrs. Wigs
of the Cabbage Patch" with more than
100000; Hall Gaines 1.-The Eternal
CITY," with $4,000, and Winston
Churchilrs 1.-THE Crisis" with 100000.
In almost every case, it may be said
that the above novels sold largely on
the strength of the popularity of their
predecessors, and not because of any
intrinsic worth of their own. The
enormous sales show that the American
people arc as eager as ever after the
latest popular novel.
One feature to be noted in connec-
ton with this list is the unquestioned
decline of the historical romance, so
much in vogue at the time when
'Knighthood was i'm Flower ana it's
kind swept the country. OF the "a best
selling novels of the year only six go
back: into more ancient history than a
generation ago. The publishers lists
show that great numbers of historical
romances were turned out during the
year and no doubt some of them are
as interesting and well written and as
deserving of popularity as some of
those whose sales reached hundreds of
thousands, a few years ago, but they
didn't happen to strike the popular
fancy. 1t is largely a matter of luck
with books,-luck or the prestige of an
authors name due to earlier successes
| The list of the six best selling books
of the past month shows not one his
torical noyel.. They are the Pit = by
| Frank Norris; 1.-The Virginian" by
owen Wister; Letters of a Self Made
| Merchant to His Son." by Lorimer;
Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch" by
Mrs. Hogan; 1.-The Leopard's Spots,
by Dixon, and 1.-The Spenders," by Will
SON. How many of them have you
read?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
Nyall0yB Gossip.
Out in the Sunshine.


Get out in the sunshine-seek the country
Be a, barefoot boy again, wadin' in the
branch.
Let the citys thunder for season cease
Let a storm of blossoms pelt you into
Get out in the sunshine, where the world
April's rosy fingers to rumple up your
Friends with every meadow-brother to
sippin' sweetcr honey than is gathered
Get out in the sunshine-Let the great
world roll,
With the light of heaven shinin' on your
Time to take day off under skies of
blue.
The daisy's in the meadow, an the daisy
Frank L. Stanton.
Arbor Day is scheduled for Friday,
May /, this year.
The State Grange and Waterville
are to be congratulated on the ar
rangements for the 1908 meeting.
The baseballists are justified in
kicking little at the weather man. 1t
gets them in trim to abuse the umpire
later.
1t is pretty poor church choir that
isn't working hard for its money these
days.
It is happy newssthat Maine will
have its own Nordica again at next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
Catarrh,

Called an American disease, is cured
by an American medicine, originated
and prepared in the most catarrhal of
American countries.
That medicine is Hoods Sarsaparilla
1t cures radically and permanently
in that it removes the cause, cleansing
the blood of scrofulous and all other
impurities. 1t overcomes all the eff
fects of catarrh, too, and builds up the
whole system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

1.-The groves were Gods first temples"
declared Bryant, and in one of the
grandest temples that the earth has
ever known the President will pass his
Easter Sunday. There will be no
opportunity for a committee to get
him into the wrong place of worship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

The attention of our German critics
is respectfully called to the record
smashing work of our Atlantic fleet at
target practice in southern waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

1t is carefully explained that the bull
play which King Edward witnessed in
Portugal differs greatly from the bull
fights" of Spain. They are good nat.
ured affairs, enjoyed in safety by ev-
erybody and particularly by the bull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
Nuggets From Georgia.

They say the world is as you make it:
but it's mighty fortunate some folks
didn't have the making of it.
Take it all round, it's a pretty good
world: but some folks contend that it
isn't round at ALL
Happiness is found in the lowly ways
of earth; but few of us are content un-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

Carter H. Harrison. out in Chicago
had pretty hard shedding this trip but
he arrived at his destination ahead of
the field. His plurality Of 2s,S4s last
time was cut to 5000. but he had his
fathers own luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

1t is announced that Germany will
spend about s750,OO0 at the ST. Louis
exposition. That is a very nice sum
for such a purpose, but in appropriate
ing it Germany no doubt realizes that
st. Louis ranks with Berlin. Chicago
and Milwaukee as one Of the leading
German cities of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

As secretary of commerce, just as
nc used to when secretary to the
President. Mr.. Cortelyou continues to
keep his mouth shut and saw wood.
Not word of the praise given that
young man has been misplaced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

less our heads are humping against the
stars.
Wealth brings trouble; but when it's a
question of wealth or poverty, we feel
that our shoulders are broad enough to
bear all the burdens of the world.
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

When set of buildings on mans
farm is burned to the ground three
times and blown down once-and all
this Within a period of ten years-we
at once conclude that that man is up
against very hard luck. H. w. Small
of Weld, has had just that luck and it
isn't surprising to learn that he has
decided TOT move to another town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

. President Palma continues to give
the Cuban Congress timely and sensi-
bic advice. His years of residence in
this country had much effect on his
political ideas and are of greatest
benefit in the maintenance of cordial
relations between the republics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
New York Cotton Market.

New York. April 3.
Cotton futures closed steady. April.
1871, May, 1893; June, ?9S: July, 996: Au-
gust. 9:45; September. $50; October, S. Iy;
November, $50; December S37
Spot cotton closed quiet points higher.
Midullng Uplands, 1880; Middling Gulf,
107a. Sales, 200 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
New York Money Market.

New York, April ..
Money on call closed firmer, last loan
at T.
Prime mercantile paper. J12@6 per cent.
Sterling exchange steady at advance at
4S6Gl0p4.S6.7O for demand and at ASSOC
4.S365 for GO days.
Posted rates. 4.Si1a and 4S7la.
Commercial bills, 4S3lI14.
Bar silver. 1914
Mexican dollars, 3S15.
Government bonds firm.
Railroad bonds Spr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

The tendency OF France to indulge.
in another attack Of Dreyfus hysteria
is much to be deplored
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

The ladies are not the only ones who
are acutely conscious of the fact that
the Easter millinery openings are wide
open,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
falls Music Festival. Won't she get
welcome, though.

Presque Isle and Washbirn are
claiming that they will have the first
electric road in Aroostook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
reaMa, 500 PER YEAR.

NJ notteo whatever VIII Do eNs" VI
unsigned communications.
m JeurnaI cannot be held responsible
Tor the preservation or return OF re-
1ected communications.
Aidreee ali communications relating to
nuhacriptions and advertisements to
1URLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta. Maine. 81 n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by the Federal Stock
and Grain Co.; office, Opera Hou..
Block, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

York county justice leads off in
sending Biddeford liquor dealer up
for Jail sentence, and other counties
will soon fall in line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

The outlook for yachting at Bar
Harbor during the coming season APP
pears to be particularly bright. In ad-
dition to the large number of yachts
which visit thai place every summer,
many of which make their headquar-
tiers there, and the knockabouts which
have raced there TOR the last two sea-
sons, there will be- this summer IA or Is
new racing yachts. These boats have
been built by the Herreshoffs during
the past winter, some of them being
completed already and all to be in
commission early in the season. They
are all to be of one design and will be
owned by promine mt summer residents
of Bar Harbor, who it is said, will
draw lots for the new boats which are
understood not to have been ordered
by individuals in the usual way, but in
lump and all exactly alike. They
will be racing machines of the latest
type and will be raced for valuable
prizes. Each; boat will be between 81
and 80 feet Jon the water line and about
40 feet overall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

Since the beginning of the Lowell
strike the Boston newspaper men have
been trying to copyright the alleged
discovery that beauty is not confined
to those who are not obliged to earn
their bread by the sweat of their brow.
They seem to be surprised to find out
that there are many of the Lowell mill
girls who could win fame and fortune
by the beauty of their faces and the
symmetry of their forms. 1t is too bad
that a strike was necessary in order
to impress this truth on the reporters.
They could have learned as much by a
visit to Maine manufacturing cities
any time in the last half century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

A Brewer six year old heard that a
baby had arrived next door. He Wis
tied the house shortly after to investi-
gate matters. Il understand you have
a baby here" volunteered Young Amer
lea, strutting UP to the father, boldly.
Yes, Willie, she came from a big store
in Bangor, and we are all very happy"
Say, tell us, mister, how many yellow
trading stamps did yer git?" queried
Willie, earnestly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

Instant, as Fast Day.
Upon this day let all unnecessary labor
be suspended and in difference to the pur-
pose for which 1t was founded, let 1t be
properly observed and respected through
out the entire State.
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta,
this first day of April, In the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
three, and OF the Independence of the
United States Of America the one hun
dred and twenty seventh.
BY the Governor:
JOHN r. HILL.
BYRON BOYD.
secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

They are digging out the usual num-
the laws passed during the winter. but
things can be patched UP at the Sep
TENDER session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10
A FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with the custom which
has prevailed since the time of the Pill
grims with the advice of the Executive
Council, Thereby designate ...-r
Thursday, the Twenty-Third Day OF
April,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

take money from the sale of stock
AND LIGH TING PLANT. Our ores
them for fIuxing purposes, they AL
Freighting and Treating ton of ore
about so tons day from Mol and 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-10

This State lays claim to the oldest
twins living in New England and
probably in the United States. The
Maine twins are Caleb S. Haskell, one
of the most prominent citizens of New
Gloucester, and Mrs. Judith P. Brad
bury, who is now living in RoXbury
Mass. They were born in New
Gloucester August l, 1914. Their par
ents, Caleb and Judith Collins Haskell
had Il children of whom ten grew to
maturity. OF Mr.. Haskell's three
children. the only one living is Newell
L. Haskell. deputy collector of internal
revenue. with headquarters in Port
land.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18
ONE TEST DRY
Il Picture logged the Mem
DRY Effectively.
(PriZe.)

11.45! Whew! Only fifteen minutes
left in which to demonstrate the
last theorem in our geometry ex-
animation. Needless to say, it was
also the hardest. The solution of
the whole theorem hinged upon one
little point in the construction Of
the figure and, sad to relate, upon
the construction of that little point
memory failed me. Try as I might,
1 could not recall a single thing
concerning that theorem. Worse
than that, our yearly average in
geometry was to be based in great
part upon that examination and
failure meant a low mark for the
year. Ten minutes passed and I
was about to give up hope and hand
in my paper when my eye fell
upon a large engraving Of McKin-
ley hanging on the schoolroom wall.
The head was placed in a dark
background of oval shape and the
whole engraving was set in rec
tangular frame, giving the idea Of
a circle inscribed in a square. Eu-
reka! I had found the key to the So
luton and memory quickly did the
rest. With the hands of the clock
at one minute to twelve I wrote
down the 20. E. D." and finished
my paper. McKinley's picture had
saved the day!
Harlan r. Fancher,
Twelfth Grade. Devils Lake, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18
BEWARE THE BLANK CARTRIDGE
The LDeek's Roll of Honor
MINNEAPOLIS PRIZE WINNERS.

MINNEAPOLIS PRIZE WINNERS.
Eliza Lenart, B 10th Grade North Side High School,
724 Third Avenue N.
Helen FIuntoon A 9Th Grade, East Side High School,
213 Fifth Avenue Sc.
Beth Johnson A 9Th Grade, Sidney Pratt School, 50
Seymour Avenue Sc.
HONORABLE MENTION.
Wanda Fraiken, B 18th Grade South Side High School,
1904 Sixteenth Avenue S.
Alvylda De Haven, A 9Th Grade, Bremen School,
3343 Sixth Street N.
Athena NJ. Martin, A 9TH Grade, Horace Mann School,
1915 Tenth Avenue s.
Florence L. Todd A 9Th Grade, Bryant School, 1886
Ncollet Avenue.
NORTHWESTERN PRIZE WINNERS.
Harlan R. Fancher 18th Grade Devils Lake, N. D.
Ruth Fuller, A 7th Grade, Candy, MINI.
Joseph F. Russell, 9Th Grade, Madelia, Mimi.
HONORABLE MENTION.
Elma c. Glenn 10th Grade Wyolusing, Wyo.
Marguerite Lewis 7th Grade, South Side School, st.
James, MINI.
Helen Grass. 9Th Grade, Slayton, Mimi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18


ticularly If the Juniors were i'll an
to do and sometimes no one to talk
with. Juniors who experienced such
days frankly confessed they were
cross and cranky, and complained
until it was wonder that anyone
could stay in the house with them.
Then idle days were always long,
for all who have tried being idle any
length of time know it is harder
than work. A day on the train, an
other spent in taking care of a
sleepless baby with beguiling book
just out Of reach, a rainy picnic
day, dreary waits for visitors who
came tardily or not at all, were
among the longest Of long days.
Minneapolis Juniors out of town
please give their city addresses
also.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18
IN .4UERSION no GEOGRAPHY
Il Narrow Escape From, Disit LUhh the
Teacher Ritter School.
(Prize.)


n NE day early in the spring term teacher told
that all who failed in lessons that day would have the
pleasure % of remaining after school for twenty minutes
This would be long enough to spoil plans for the
afternoon should be the unlucky individuals who
must remain.
progressed finely till the geography period I
have natural aversion time, but that
day felt especial The consequences that
lesson poorly prepared Suddenly I heard
called. My heart sank but it bounded the
moment teacher only said, ruth, locate
Cologne. ut the
tened her and sit down. greatly relieved
to think had escaped easily you remain standing
Ruth thru with Upon what river is it located
and for what is it famous Then indeed spirits sank
below the level from which the apparently simple
ton had raised them and myself keeping seat and
gloomly watching the others joyously out.
At this critical moment memory, kind friend of all
picked school boys and girls, to Like
flash anything the geography had to about it,
but the title of books. Legends of the Rhine
Among the legends which have read times that
the building of the Cathedral Cologne seemed fairly
its My teachers question received
its patiently awaited reply, Cologne located the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18

There was refreshing variety IN
the situations which memory re-
lieved. In one instance fifteen lit
tie Indians forgot their '*Hiawatha"
song, but then of course they had
stage fright; it was not until teacher
came to the rescue that they re-
membered their chant. Once a
story book came to the relief of a
distressed student and helped her
locate Cologne, and another story
practically rescued a girl who was
caught between the rails of a rail-
road.
Joseph Russell will please notify
the editor of his choice of prizes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18
MUCH TOO LONG
Days Which Minneapolis Juniors
Thought Contained More Than the
Proper Measure of Time. e
ToPIc-YoUR LONGEST DAY. WHY?

days those were which Juniors de-
cided were the very longest. The minutes
seemed like hours, the hours like days, and the
day itself-only twenty -four hours long-like
forty EIGHT hours, a week. month, a year, or
indeed in some cases like ages. The most
exasperating thing about it, tho, was watching
the clock. How those hands crawed-and-
crawled! Juniors were almost beside them
selves for very vexation. No matter how
many absurd things they did to make the
time pass quickly, another glance at the stolid
face of the clock straightway reduced them to
despair because the two travellers seemed to be
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18

seemed brought to consciousness by Barbara
knew could not be still two minutes. I'm going to be
Marie Antonette cried Marion, King cried
JIM so away we scampered, delighted with
1t is needless to what children tunlbed into
the carriage that The with the
motion of the horses they rapidly
and mysterious wheat Presently singing
to but with songs crckes
and other insects The dscord started
into gale of laughter AS home
thinking busy day Home seemed
coming, tho the hills thckes swiftly behind
Can why such could longest day?
Do not think it because the full and
each experience important enough to a day?
Eighth Grade Helen Huntoon,
East Side High School, 213 Fifth Avenue Sc
THE aTRI.YLJ OF q SHEPHERD
Il Spanking Routed Drowsiness and Then Every.
thing Dent Right.
(Fifth Sixth Prlze.)
M father, mother and had been farm in the
lsl northern part of Minnesota and waiting for
steamboat knowing it might there because
of StorI-s accidents.
CONTINUED Sixth Paee.)
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18
FULL OF DELIGHTFUL DoINGS
Happy Youngsters Had a Long Ride and a Picnic
at the End of 1t.

(Prze.)
was long home the picnic grounds The
perfume breezes blew softly in
fondly lifted the ribbons golden tassels
The odor Of Wondering leaves
passed thru cool, damp woods from which
wooded spot where caught the glim
blue lake thru gnarled oaks.
by shouts from cousins and speedily
joined them seemed almost bedtime when gathered
together picnic dinner hard had played After
dinner overshadoWed great oaks
looking shimnering drowsy plash
water the yellow sleep, for hours
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18
II DRE4RY FOURTH
Noisy Infants Did Not Ease
the Loneliness
(PriZe.)


7 HAVE spent many a long and
l weary day, but this last Fourth
of July was the very longest, wear
lest day I have ever known. For
one thing there was no scrubbing
or baking. an unusually Industrious
fit having prompted me to complete
those tasks the preceding day. The
regular sweeping and busting were
finished jerkily and was left to
"reminiscences of former Fourths
until the household came to break
fast. Now at fifty "reminiscences
may be very soul-satisfying, but at
fifteen they have a tendency to-
ward making person unutterably
lonesome; and consequences null
tiplies the days twenty-four hours
by ten. Little tots were screaming
with delight as they watched their
sturdy, freckle- faced brothers cele-
brating, but none of them knew
me and the precious ones who once
had rallied round our flag draped
porch and fought countless hordes
of Indians and Spaniards from
'.Fort Folly were scattered far and
wide, and the dear voice which
had once chided fondly, even as il
approved Of my babyishness,
can never hear again while time
lasts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18

A combined breakfast and din
slowly and awkwardly managed for still dreamed
the cleared the neighborhood
decided picnic and by Of assisting to an
uproarious noisy Fourth left the babies with There
two little nearly three cousins and deadly
enemies, and baby who smiled and dimped at me until
mother left when he transformed himself into
ing exploding condensed and
primitive university yes The cousins kept continual
whine ST dink Of wador dink of milk" want
Woty (doughnut)." 'Dimme tookee." This program
occasionally animated battles while the baby
wept aloud I with raging headache tired
weary Eta Lenart,
Tenth Grade 724 Thrteth Avenue N.
North Side High
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18
THE RIGHT TINE
Memory Holds Northwestern Juniors
Over Chasan and Rescues Them
at the Proper Rdinute.R =
! ToP1c-wHEN MEMORY WAS MOST IMPORTANT.

lat pranks memory does play, to be sure!
Things which Juniors greatly desired to
member scurried away at the very minute they
were most wanted, and no amount of BRAIN
racking could recall them. Then things which
Juniors wished to forget-alas, for the irony Of
fate-memory chung to with perseverance
worthy of a greater cause. But once in a while
it was not unkind after ALL First it held the
Juniors lettering on the brink of awful
chasm, fearful lest they should have to stay
after school to visit with the teacher make
another trip down town for forgotten groceries,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-18

going slowly than usual.
What long, long, long those spent in bed,
ticuarly the Juniors ill irritable, with nothing