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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-08-07

At meeting of the republican state
central committee at the Slavery it was
decided to call a. conference OF the
Iowa delegation and the candidates on
the state ticket about the first of Sep
TENDER. The exact date of the confer
ence will be left to State Chairman
Spence. At the conference the issues
to be considered in the fall campaign
will be discussed. Senators Allison
and Dolliver and all the members q
congress, as well as other prominent
republicans aside from the candidates,
will be invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Poultry and Euus,

The poultry enumerations in Maine
two in number-under the provisions
OF the statute law We're a revelation to
the people of our State, who had never
before appreciated how much this item
counted in the sum total of their ma
terial wealth. 1t is not surprising
therefore to find, in the national cen
sus of 1900, the vast sum of $2S1,17S,-
| 247 given as the value of the poultry
land eggs for that year.
The importance of these figures will
appear when it is known that they are
in excess of the value of the wheat
crop, and greater than the total value
of all the cattle and swine slaughtered
during the year within the bounda-
ries of the United States. In only one
year of our national life-1S5O-has the
value of the gold and silver in this
country reached SO large a total
In European countries the farming
populations consume comparatively
few of the poultry and eggs they raise.
The product is too valuable for home
Use; too readily converted into money
Hence nearly every egg is carefully
laid away for sale to the collectors
Russia alone annually exports $780,
100000 dozen Of eggs, most of which go
to England. Ninety per cent of the
eggs produced in this country are con-
Sumed at home. Our annual eXporta-
tons are between 100000 and 3,OOO,-
600 dozen.
1t must not be assumed however that
all the eggs consumed in this country
Or abroad are used for food To con-
siderable extent they are used for 9TH
er purposes-by photogra piers, wall
PAPER manufacturers and others.
AS the value of eggs as a concen-
trated form of nutriment is better I'M
Gerstood, and their small cost when
compared with other kinds of
food, is carefully considered. they
are coming into more general use. I'm
the rise in the price of
beef by the big trust, had a marked
effect in stimulating the consumption
of eggs all over the country. In 1902
we imported eggs to the value of
$4,000 which would, to a considerable
extent offset our expectations.
England which consumes more than
three billion dozen eggs annually, is
next to the United States the largest
user, of this form of food among eau
c;sion nations. All such nations COM
bined, however, do not approach the
egg consumption of China, where the
value of this food has long been appre-
ciated and where with rice it consti-
tutes the most important factor in the
rational diet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Conditions Worse than War.

There are some conditions worse than
nous declaration that war is hell, !"
and those now prevailing in Macedonia
are i'll this category. Either this, or
else the world is being lied to by the
correspondents in the Balkans on a
most unprecedented scale. But allow
ing for much exaggeration, if only hun
dreds or even scores are being mas
sacred where we get the report of
thousands, war between Bulgaria
and Turkey would be merciful in COM
parson with what is now going on
there. The news comes, and can we'll
be believed, that Bulgaria is swiftly
preparing for war. The policy of the
European powers, it is asserted will be
non-interference and if this policy is
adhered to, southeastern Europe will
very soon be the scene of a lively con-
fict with the rest of the world looking
CT and feeling that square standup
war is not so bad as the wholesale pill
lage and irresponsible butchery now
under way.
The danger of such conflict is that
the powers will not he able to keep out
OF the miX-up il it once gets under way.
II it Involves Russia or England or
Germany, as is not at all impossible.
there may be general conilagration fol-
low the smoke in the balkans which
will leave Europe badly blistered.
These powers are really to blame for
the present intolerable situation among
the half-civiliZed people between the
East and the West, and it will be
strange if the war which seems newt
able does not involve them. Anyway
it isn't a very cheerful prospect for the
Sultan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
SEE MED TO BE SINKING
ACase That Was Dangerously Nea
Epilepsy
Nervous Trouble Followed a Shock and
Continued in Spite of Medical Treat
nent for Two Years.

"A terrible shock, about four years
ago says Mrs. Charles ID. Hart of No.
220 North Pearl street. Joplin, Mo, re
suited in nervous trouble from which
l suffered for nearly two years. 1t was
Impossible for me TO lie still and, when
the nervous attacks came on, my stom-
ach and heart were affected. The
spells would come on without arg APP
parent cause. / would feel as though !
We're sinking and my head would feel
strange, as though l We're on the point
Of losing consciousness. At these times
| experienced fluttering sensation in
my stomach and afterward an empty
feeling.
Yes. 1 am cured now" continued
Mrs. Hart, land my recovery came
| about in this way. A friend of mine
advised me to try Dr. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People and ] asked my
doctor about them He told me that
had better try them, they might help
me. I took them and Improvement was
gradual but sure. In my case it was
necessary to continue using the pills for
about six weeks and / firmly believe
that DIR. Williams Pink Pills are the
best medicine in the world for neopIe
afflicted rs | was. have recommended
them to several persons and shall con-
tinue to do So
The remedy that cured Mrs Hart acts
directly on the blood and nerves and in
that is different from any other medi-
cine. These pills have cured locomotor
ataxia, partial paralysis, St yitus'
Gance. sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, 2
nervous headache, after-etfects Of the
grip palpitation of the heaff, pale and
salioW compilations and adj forms of
weakness either in male al pe,nale. Or.
WAEiams' Pink Pills for, Islale People are
soM ~ asA sdruggists. or Mill be sent di-
rest YfIolsDr. Williams Medicine. 60.
Schemes ~, N. ". Postpaid on receipt
of price, y cents per box: six boxes
for two Pllars and half. Send for
free book ofemedical advice. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
MAINE FRATERNITIES.

1t is reported that five new Pythian
lodges are in sight for formation during
the present year. 1t is understood that
they will all start with good lists of mem
berS and with first class prospects for
growth that will be healthy and continu-
Gus for some time to come
On Nov % Ligonia Lodge, No 5, o o.
r., will be 60 years old. AT present Ligonia
Lodge has membership of over 400 and
Tor so old an organization has more young
members than any other secret body in
the State. 1t is proposed to make this
anniversary banner event in the his
tory of Ligonia Lodge.
Deering lodge of Masons has started
the ball a-roling in fine shape after the
summer closing, and worked the second
on several candidates and received q large
number of applications which We're favor
ably acted upon. This bids fair to be n
banner year with Deering lodge The
balls have been renovated and made beau
tiful at large expense this summer and
Deering lodge now has one of the hand
soonest lodge rooms in the State.
Willard +. Hicks. of Portland, who
was elected an active member at the
triennial session of the supreme connect
of sovereign grand inspector general
for the SD degree, Ancient and Accent
ed Scottish rite for the northern iuris
diction of the United States to fiji the
place made vacant by the death Of III.
siah II. Drummond, Is very prominent
in Masonic circles, being at the head Of
Portland council, Princes of JerusoIe
and Maine conclave, Red Cross of Con-
stantine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Our Naval Gunners.

During our war with Spain there was
much heard, not only in this country
but Throughout the world, concerning
the wonderful craftsmanship of oul
| naval gunners who won war with the
smallest loss of life ever incurred by a
victorious nation. Our naval marks
manship is better today than it was in
| in 1883 when it sunk Spain's navy and
| gave Europe some solid food for re-
| Election. In the recent tests the battle
ship Alabama won record of 1916 in
| gunnery practice, not only putting her
at the head of the American navy, but
at the head of the worlds navies. The
| test was not made in the old way of
firing from an anchored position at a
target approximately 1000 yards away,
but with the vessel in full motion, as
in actual combat, aiming at targets
fixed at both 1000 and 1900 yards die
lance. 1t is an astonishing demonstra-
ton of the keenness of the American
gunner: eye, the steadiness of his hand
and the perfect adjustments of the
mounted guns of our Warships. The
achievement becomes even more not
able when it is realized that the re-
cords Of the Kearsarge and other ships
closely pressed this standard.
This simply means that the men who
were the worlds best naval gunners,
five years ago, have beaten their own
records, and that our navy is so much
the more efficient. A feature Of the
tests which is of much significance is
that every gunner fired shot, so that
the record is not that Of picked men
but the average of all the men. These
the navy, and the policy which allows
50 much target practice is to be en-
couraged by the department. and by
Congress. This is where the maneu-
vers and war games count. 1t is inter-
esting to note that England, spurreG
by cur superior gunnery, is reviving
target practice which has been much
neglected and from the King, who is
Offering medals, down through the list
of naval officers, every effort is being
put forth to equal our records. Thus
far the English records fall far short of
ours, for the innate love of excelling
craftsmanship is characteristic of
American gunners. 1t is tradition of
the service of which the men are very
proud. Moreover, our gunners, like all
Americans are enthusiastic spOrtsmen
and gunnery is their sport. Sir
Thomas Lipton's offer of great money
rewards could not make superior sail
ors of his crew, and the Kings medals
and the kaisar's praise are not likely
to make gunners to beat our own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Splendid crops-a large portion of
which will be eXported-will soon be
added to the sum total of the country's
prosperity. This years wheat crop in
Rush county Kansas amounts to over
615 bushels for every man, woman, and
child within it's limits. 1t is very evil
dent that no one will go hungry there
carry over a tidy little sum in the saw
ihgs banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Advice for the Hunting Season.

(i1eWlSCOn SUM.
If you We're playing ball or racing
horses, the success of the sport would
depend Oh the horses or the ball teams
being pretty evenly Acknowledgment
uncertainty as to which will win. If you
shoot your friend instead of the deer;
me deer wins, but hardly on his merits.
If you must play at the game of kill,
take somebody nearer your size. In
stead of shooting at a deer that cam
not shoot at you, and as it is close time
III the time on shooting men, at least
try grizzlies and catamounts, that
might occasionally do you up in spite
of your gun. Make it a less one sided
game. And for men who are straining
ali the year in the ceaseless and pitt
less game of business wouldn't it be
better to go into the woods as neutral
gfound,-as a place of relaxation and
sood-fellowship, sympathy and mutual
helpfulness and companionship of man
and beast of bird and fish and tree
fellow creatures all Gods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
y 250lNdvB GOSSIP
Waitin' fer the Iniun Summer.

Waitin' for the Iniun summer,
When the haze is in the air
An the scarlet of the Schumac
Fills the woods with beauty rare;
When the yaller leaves are falIin'
An the specked quail are calm,
An a mystic, golden glory floats
An shimmerS everywhere.
Waitin' for the Injun summer,
When the chestnuts patter down,
An fires are lit to find EN-
In the leaves so Sere an brown;
When the woodland echoes loud
TO the joyous nutting crowd.
An the hunter with his bird dogs
Is comm out from town.
Waitin' for the Injun summer,
When the atmoSphere'S alive
With a mellow spicy something
Sweet as honey in the hive;
When the blood runs i'll your veins
Like IL colt that knows no reinS,
An you've got new ambition
An the energy to strive.
Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

The first part of November has been
rather an unlucky time for William j..
Bryan but that does not deter his
daughter from naming November 3 as
her wedding day. And everybody hopes
that sweet Miss Ruth and the young
Rhode Island artist who wins her will
live to a ripe old age and have all their
years filled with happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
The Delight of West GEORGIA.

The fall season begins early in south
west Georgia. The following advertise
ment- of wedding supper i'm coored cir
cles comes from that section:
big Wedding Supper to be given on
wednesday night. Fifteen 'PossumS
fresh from the Woods. Ladies', 10 cents
a plate; Gentlemen. Is; Chllun. s. Come
one. come al. to the Banquet Hallr-At-
lanta Constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

ignorance of Maine conditions dis
played by Boston newspapers. The ed
itOrs of the two sheets above named
appear to discover in this State two
classes OF people-those who believe in
Il license law and a great army who are
"hypocrites." The hypocrites (this is
4 faVorita term with Boston editors in
discussing Maine affairs) are those who
believe i'm prohibition. The Herald was
earnestly jubjlant over the recent re
Submission convention" held at Ban
COR, affecting to discern in it the be-
SinninSs of a great movement for re-
zeal. How absurd this appears to
those at all acquainted with the situa-
ton, who know that the convention
was purely meeting of rumsellers
and their friends. We believe the past
xix months has wrought a great change
i'll respect of public opinion here. There
were more last year who believed it
might be well to vote again upon the
question than can be found TODAY
These largely are now of the opinion
that Maine doesn't need be haSty: that
it viii be we'll to wait and see how
Vermont and New Hampshire work out
under their new conditions. And there
is q great body of voters who stand
mistakenly by the present law, believ-
ing upol all accounts that it is best.
These Will refuse to compromise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Canada is accused of wanting to buy
and annex the State of Maine. Any
how this would lessen the difficulty of
the summer resident in procuring alco-
hol enough for the chatting dish.-Se-
attic acknowledgements
People who come to Maine are soon
weaned from the chatting dishes. The
atmosphere up this way breeds
healthier appetites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

s9 -Anthracite production since January
Is ten million tons in advance of any
previous year, with 4 glutted market
and languishing demand remarks the
New York Tribune. And still the Bar
Ons are boosting the price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

This is an age of miracles. A negro
has recently been legally hanged in
North Carolina. There is still hope
for South Carolina although 1t is hard
~ probable that such an event will ever
occur there during the life time of Sem
alor Ben Tillman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

It appears that it was venison stew
and green corn that gave. Sir. Thomas
Liptoh his attack, of Indigestion. The
only wonder is that American hos
pitality has not killed him long ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Mr.. Bryan has looked the field over
very carefully outside of Nebraska and
Ia forced to admit that he sees no one
who would make the Democratic party
Il suitable presidential candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

There is an excellent old lady, who is a
strong advocate of the enforcement of the
Blue Laws. But she is very fond of the
good things of the table, and for this rea-
son she delights in doing her own mar
keting. The other Monday morning found
her. bright and early. selecting some fine
pears from her marketman.
Are you sure" she asked, THAT these
pears were not picked on Sunday?"
Il don't know about that" said the
man, with grin, but / do know they
growed Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

of Chicago have given out their ages to
the university authorities, and it is an
nouncaG that on the average they are
two years older than the young men in
the institution. They will have one
advantage over the boys, however. in
come before they get any older.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

A rather dissipated lawyer who had a
case approaching on the docket ore day
told his office boy to go over to the SUI
preme court and see what in hell they are
doing writes Senator Hoar in Scribner $
Magazine. The court was hearing very
important case, in which Mr.. Choate was
on one side and Mr.. Curtis on the other
The bar and the courtroom were crowded
with listeners. AS Mr. Curtis was in the
midst of his argument the eye of the chief
Justice caught sight of a young urchin, II
or II years old, with yellow trousers
stuffed into his boots and with his cap
on one side of his head, gazing intently
up at him lie said. stop moment
Mr.. Curtis" Mr.. Curtis stopped, and
there was profound silence as the au-
dience saw the audacious little fellow
standing entirely unconcerned. What do
you want my boy?" said the chief JUS
tice. Mr. p. told me to come ove; here
and See what in hell you was up to-" was
the reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

The rocking of Il 22-stOry building in
New York during Wednesdays gale SO
that great stones fell from the coping
to the street below, suggests that
nature is putting a limit to the
skyscraping mania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

1t may not he out of place at this
time, when the political pot is once
more boiling in the Blue grass region,
to call the attention of little Ervins
Winsow. to the fact that n campaign
in Kentucky involves a vastly greater
loss Of life than a campaign in the
PhilippineS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Explorer Peary should arrange with
Marconi before going North to employ
his system of wireless telegraphy. a
daily news service from the polar re-
giOns could not fail to be appreciated
by the great American public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
MaIapropos.

De Trop-I was looking over a copy of
the Leader Magazine today. Say why
don't you write something for them?
De Riter-l don't think they'd accept
anything from me.
De Trop-Nonsense, They print some
awful poor stuff occasionally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

The fattening food that has been dis
covered in Chicago comes just in time
for Mayor Harrison's languishing Presi-
Dental boom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

1t is strange that Mr.. Bryan's eX-
wholly cured him of the habit of
political prophesy. 1t appears to be a
disease with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

There is a general opinion that Mr..
Clark Of Ohio would be willing, under
all the circumstances, to spare Mr.
Bryan from the campaign in that state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Some of the Massachusetts Demo-
c,ats are beginning to talk of "har-
mGny" again. But just wait until
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Lucky Jaggs.

They made q night of it together and
the following afternoon they met again
Hello, old chap. exclaimed Naggs. Got
home all right, Ell?
Yes. replied Jaggs. gloomily, but my
wife wouldn't speak to me.
Lucky fellow, said Naggs. Mine did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Chicago has 100000 children enrolled
in her public schools, and seat room for
them all. Under the circumstances she
may well point Il finger of scorn at
New York where $4,000. children are
without full school accommodations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Sure Thinn.

Where's your wife going in such :
hurry today"
shes going into the shopping district
to contract about fifty dollars worth Of
debts
Did she tell you sou
NC, but foolishy told her this morn
ing that | had that much money left in
bank"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

The Cleveland presidential boom
nust be small indeed when Colonel
Bryan and Colonel Watterson refrain
from giving it an occasional shot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Russia will not interfere between
Turkey and Bulgaria. She would
doubtless prefer to wait patiently and
Eobble up the survivor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

The Chinese Empress and Governor
Pcnnypacker of Pennsylvania have
1nuch in common. Both are "agin the
neWspa Ders."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Bulgaria is unquestionably on "the
verge of war" All it wants is for some
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
NAMED BY
THE PEOPLE.

Half a century
ago, when the late
Reverend Father
John O'Brien of
Lowell, Mass, rec
commended to his
Pensioners and
friends the pre-
scription that had
restored him to
health and strength
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

the peopie named it Father Johns
Medicine, and so it became known and
was advertised with his knowledge and
approval. The prescription of AN emf
nent specialist, it is pure and whole
some, and free from alcohol and pois-
onous narcotics or Notwithstanding
rugs in any form-not patent medi-
cine. Its power to make strength and
build up the body explains why it has
been Sc successful for fifty years in
curing colds, and all throat and lung
troubles. .1eax 4 AjAI1xIEs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Venezuela is willing to indulge in
arbitration; but firmly insists that the
erG of the award chute shall rest on
her territory. 1I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Louise Allen, who is Mrs. William Col
lior in private life. suffers from being the
wife of a wit. Mr.. Collier is a master of
repartee, and Mrs. Golfers little jokes
are seldom noticed.
At dinner. last week, however. a
young woman who had recently left so
ciety for the stage was recounting with
great glee the fine engagements she had
refused for the coming season.
''They wanted me to take Hattie Viii
liams' role in 'Vivians Papas,'" she as
serted unblushingly, but l can't be
gross. / never can be gross, You know"
you will never be a star, then" said
Mrs. Collier quietly.
why not, pray?" asked the girl rather
pertly.
Because you would find it so hard to
accept your share of the gross receipts, "
said Miss Allen.
There was n general laugh and the
Would-be actress subsidized.