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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
Crops and Money.

Crops and Money.
In his weekly letter, Henry Clews'
the New York banker, says that crop
conditions throughout the country are
most reassuring. The September re-
port of the Department of Agriculture
Just issued, Indicates a yield of 2,2S9,-
SOC, 900 bushels, against 2,oZ5,6oo,oo0
| bushels. last years record harvest,
and substantial crops are indicated all
around. Cotton also has thus far been
| fortunate i'm escaping from frost dam
age This is not record breaking
crop year, but there is promise of
nlentv for home and for export at good
prices. which means a profitable sea-
son to the farmers, and that is vastly
more advantageous to the country as a
whole than excessively big crops at I'M
profitable figures. All advices from
both South and West indicate that the
farming cla sses are exceedingly pros
porous.
situation, which has been source of
anxiety throughout the year? Mr..
Clews answers that experience shows
that dangers as long foreseen as this
are usually much diminished when they
arrive. II not wholly prevented by
anticipation. The West, in spite of it's
growing independence, will unques-
tionably make large demands upon the
East for funds to meet the crops, and
this movement has already begun.
Mir. CleWs says lit is unfortunate that
recent liquidation did not result in any
material strengthening of s,bank re-
serves and it is quite likely that sharp
flurries may be incurred in the money
market before the return currency
movement begins in the early winter
months. Secretary Shaw can be de-
pended upon to release some of the
funds absorbed by the government IN
though he wisely announces his rcso-
luton tC pay no attention to speculative.
requirements. Relief from this quar-
ter need not be expected until foreign
assistance has been exhausted. Very
soon we shall be importing gold from
Europe, though the advance in the
Bank of England rate will probably
shift our demands upon Paris. that be-
ing the most likely point of relief. Both
London and Berlin have obligations to
meet that will prevent our making de-
mands upon those centres, but our
credit abroad is good and our borrow
in&s there have been much reduced,
thus facilitating our getting fresh ac-
commodations. The advance in the
, Bank of England rate seems likely to
delay gold imports somewhat, but by
the beginning of next month at least
the precious metal ought to be moving
this way. Europe requires our cotton
very badly, and as soon as the new
! crop is available we may expect con-
siderable shipments at good prices, the
recent break, of course. being favor
able to an export demand"
The general business situation is ex-
! ccptionally sound. Wall Streets antics
have produced an unusually conserva-
tive feeling in business circles, and
that is excellent insurance against eX-
ccsses during the coming season.
There are signs of reaction in the iron
, trade, rs demands of the railroads and
building enterprise diminish, but else
where there are no signs of Il contradict
ton, except in cotton manufacturing,
where the cotton corner exaggerated
the effects of an actual scarcity OF cot
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
Personal Notes.

Paul dc Lussan. father Of the famous
opera singer. Zelic de Lussan, has just
died at Eolkstone, England.
G. G. Lloyd of Cincinnati, has been
elected a member of the German 30
tanical Society and Of the Botanical So
ciety of France.
DIR. e. Won Leyden, professor of path
ology at the University of Berlin, cele-
hrated the iiftieth anniversary of his
doctOi'al recently.
Catholics OF Baltimore are consider
! ing tie ACCESSIBILITY of giving Cardinal
Gibbons public reception on his re-
turn from Europe.
Miss Clara Barton is formulating
plans for q new and large fund of
probably $1,000, 900 for the extension of
the Red Cross work.
Premier Balfour and Sir Henry
Camrhell-Bannerman may accompany
the members Of Parliament who will
soon pay visit to France.
William j. Onahan, of Chicago, who
was 4 chamberlain to Pope Leo, still
bears that title. it having been removed
by the new pontiff, Pope Plus Y.
Prof Franz Won Lenbach. one of the
greatest of German portrait painters,
is at work on n portrait of Marshall
Field. Of Chicago, which will be hung in
the now museum in that city.
One of the most picturesque charac-
ters in Europe is the Countess Schm-
| mclmann of Denmark. She devotcs
her life to missionary work, and for
eight years has Travelled exclusively in
heather lands.
Canada's House of Commons at least
four and perhaps more members OF
United States nativity. principal
among whom is John Charlton, who is
one OF the ablest debatcrs in the
Canadian House.
Father Patrick J. Murphy has re-
signed as a member OF the Paulist COM
munty of New York. and has gone to
Davenport, Ia. where Bishop Cosgrove
has appointed him professor in the
diocesan seminary.
From newsboy to preacher in five
years is the record of Rev. George Will
bur Osmun of Danbury, Conn. AT
present he is preaching to many peo-
pie who only few years ago were his
newspaper patrons.
King Edward is exceedingly partial
to good coffee and wherever he goes he
is accompanied by his own coffee max
er, an Egyptian named Emin Abra-
ham, who serves his Majesty with the
fragrant beverage in small cups.
aior General Tan Hamilton, during
his forthcoming visit to this country,
will inspect the military academy at
West Point and the principal battle
fields in the vicinity of Washington
He will reach New York about the 10Th
proximo.
Prof Max Puchat, of Paderhorn,
Germany, who bears the title of mus-
cal director to the King, has been
elected director of the Milwaukee
Musical Society from seventy eight APP
ltlicants. He was pupil for a number
OF years of Franz List.
r. S. Stone, a lecturer in the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology, who
in the past has made important re-
searches in the matter of long distance
telephony, has, it is now announced,
solved the problem of interference.
which has been the greatest obstacle
in wireless telegraphy.
Mrs, Robert ]. Burdette. wife Of the
humorist, has been appointed a special
police officer at Pasadena, Cal, and has
been adorned with police badge No. &c.
She is the first woman to receive such
an appointment in that State. She is a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

Away the records go. Here is Major
Delmar with Il mark of 2.0dT and THAI
is pretty close to the wonderful mile
made by Lou Dillon. TIL" little Cali
fornia mare viii have to watch out or
she will hold the championship, which
seemed so secure in he" grasp. n short
or timn than any of her speedy pre-
decessors. And still, short as a quarter
of second seems. it will probably
prove quite an obstacle for the major
to overcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
Lord Salisbury.

Law him in this quiet spot,
Swallowed by his stately home;
pompous rite he ncedeth not
Underneath a cathedral dome.
Simplest, in his life, of men,
cave him row as he was then.
Humble heart majestic mind.
In him grew on Self-Same stem;
He but proffered to mankind
Wcighty words to counsel them.
Rut who fain would learn to steer
Ancient Realm may learn it here.
caves loud and vehement
Never were his quest or choice;
An he cared for was assent
Whispered by the still small voice,
And being loved and understood
BY the just, ana wise, ana good.
Death hath cloiStcred now his lips
Hnsht his voice, and sealed his eyes
Think of how much Wisdom sleeps
In the churchyard where he lies!
Who will guide us now? Alas
one by one the Sages pass.
Chanting then @ound his bier,
Under overarching sky,
PRAYER and hymn he loved to hear
In ancestral sanctuary.
Bring him, for funeral crown,
reverence rather than RenoWn.
VI
Both the lowly and the great
Here may learn how Virtue far
Outsoars din ana dust Of State,
And what tinsel HunorS are.
AcclamationS have their day;
Quiet Fame is fame for aye
Alfred Austin in London Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
LINCOLN.
ALMA,

The schools in town opened, Monday,
with the following teachers: Mrs. W.
n. Titus, at Headide; Mrs. II. z. Gun
bingham, at Alma Village; Edith Boyn-
ton ut Center Alma; Laurence Mari, at
West Alma; and Louise Flye, at Sheep
scot.
H. d. Perkins of Deer Island, was at
A. T.. Erskinc's, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones arc re-
ioicing over the birth Of baby, born,
Sept. s.
W. II. Given of Brunswick, was in
town on business; Monday.
Charles Cocker of Somerville, is VISIT
ing relatives in town.
Miss, Abbie Mcdonald is spending
severt1 days in Whiteheld. 81
I Mgs9 Ralph Foster Of Newcastle, ala
Miss VE'rancis Chase ofsAuanta,e Gas
called or friends IN town, Monday.
MrsgA.p. Porter and darghtdr Of
New York are spending a few weeks
at Paison's Bend. @e
Miss Eleanor Bryans of West Soner-
vile, is stopping for an indefinite
period at M. w. Paison's.
The society of Kings Daughters and
their friends of Cooper's Mills, were
pleas sanity entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
F.sI. Weeks at their pretty home.
"wednesday. Sept. 2. The house was
prettily decorated with ferns and cut
flowers. After the company had par
taken of the>fine lunch served at l.
O'Clock, the society was called together
by the president Mrs. Horace Weeks.
All the close of the meeting an. adjourn
AIgnt was made, to theslawn where Mrs.
a. C.sSTrue sang several solos. and Miss
F'.H1?clle card, the popular elofutonisl,
of Halifax, n. s., save 4 nhmber of
fine readings y. Refreshments of fruit,
ice creanr and cake We're served to
about -. vt the close OF the after
moons exercises 4 Vote of thanks was
extended to Mr.. and Mrs. f.. l.. Weeks
for their hospitality. Carfiages were
then in waiting 10 coneey the happy
company to Head Tide Station.
Maud G. Parsons left Tuesday. for
a year nj Gorham Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

ISOLATION was held at Mrs. NJ. A,
Cowoe's. The officers are Mrs. G. w.
stone, president; Mrs. NJ. 4. Cowca.
vice president; Mrs. A. c. Clark,
secIctary; Mrs. j. IL. Norton, treasur-
or: Mrs. :. a. Goschcll Mrs. c. Spring.
er ard Mrs. Fogg, trustees.
NORTH AUGUSTA.
The parsonage is receiving coat Of
paint H. NJ Simpson is dong the work.
Mrs. c. r. Dutton IS entertaining her
friend, Miss Mai I<czsoi OF Vinaihaycu.
Miss i.ucv IIovcy lcIt, Saturday for
Lawrence, Mass.
Mis Mcrtie SEell returned to kittcry.
Thursday. whcr" She VIII teach in the
grammar school.
George Gnoir recently dug large p1tI-
to Weighing llb and - ozs.
win Townsend has one a little larger,
weighing = lbs, oZS. VINO knows but
what we may yet share honors with our
Arnostook ncShb0"S?
\. Nj. Grover and family returned from
Pittsiield, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
A Prudent Preference,

The men with unboundcd curiosity had
Just been introduced To the celebrated
pugilist.
''Whrlc would YOU rather be hit?" he
asked; 'on the point of the jaw or over
the solar pleXuS.'
Solar plcNus' was the prompt reply.
1T isn't 50 likely to incapactatc you for
going on the stage and telling funny
stories. Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
MISUNDERSTANDING.

This is the chicken salad" said the
caterers boy. as he delivered the pack
lgn i guess it was your husband that
ordered ii sent. ma am
Yes" said Mrs. Nuwed. Here's mon
cy. Now how do You make it?'
'Why, | dor't know. ma'am.'
you don't? o! but my husband told
me ii | paid you you'd give ING the re-
ceipt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

Mayor Harrison of Chicago is So
jotlrning ut the Yellowstone park lie
is probably there for the health of his
presidential boom which has been in
n lansuishing condition for some time
past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

Since the Spanish war Congress has
removed the internal revenue tax from
about everything save liquor and to-
bacCo. Notwithstanding this fact the
government receipts from this source
during the month of August show an
increase of nearly s., O0O,00o over those
of the corresponding month of 1902
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

what Ohio considers the proper straw
berry mark for Il favoritc son, it is
Very q, idcnt that he would have il tat
tooed upon his good right arm without
delay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

Colonel Bryan appears to be taking
his Ohio campaigning in cheerful
way. Why shouldn't he? 1T isn't his
funeral. and he is neither expected to
furnish the corpse or pay the under
taker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
Mr.. Root Was Right.
lcn,inneo Inter OCEAN,.

Some superficial person, the other day
suggested Roosevelt and Root as the
Republican presidential ticket st for, for l9o4
Reporters We're sent 70 hsh "etretaTy
p K%St TS'r Replied hf that i vas impossibs
l 81 bn and the president were citizens
Of the same state Yet SeY te A. neyspa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
The Question of Interest.

Boere-Good mornn'. Could You give n
little relief to a needy Veter'n wot fought
wild Sheridan?
I;usint - Man (without looking up from
his writins)- Fought with whom?
I:eers--Wid Phil Sheridan, de hero.
business Man taftcr a pauSc)-Which
licked %-kanSaS City Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
VOICES OF THE PRESS.


Dorchester Post -EXpress).
only the persistent hammering of the
American press can cheek the tipping
habit Such employers who post signs
reading. I've pay our people well. ana
our patrons are entitled to good service.
and when they do not receive it we want
to know it, and we shall see that they do
get it," are entitled to the support ol the
public. which is now bed right and left,
and particularly in harbershops and res
taurantS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
Overworked Officials.



While some of the Indian officials arc
accused Of ncglccting work, most o. them
would have no trouble proving their in
noccnce on 4 charge of neglecting to work
no rcd mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
Aaly kennebee Journal
ESTABLISHED 1929.

10 notaoe whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
3eeted communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

If Uncle Sam should be so cruel as to
make overtures to Nicaragua there is
reason to believe that a number of Co
lombiGts longhairod statesmen would
Immediately die of heart disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

The Kaiser probably needs those AZ.
enc additional soldiers to help eat the
crops the women raise on the German
farms.
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All He Knew About Her.

PA, who was NemcSiS?'
Nemesis was 4 woman. | don't know
anything else about her except that She
was generally after some man Chicago
Record Herald.
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a Useful Attache.

"Why should / give this man n posi-
| tom" said the Sultan of Turkey
"BecauSc he may be very useful in an
| emergency" answered the grand vizicr
He knows how to say we apologize in
every modern language"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

"POpulism is an echo of the past,
says Eugene Debs. True. true; ana
Debs is something of a "reminiscences
himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
Bryan a Resurrectionist.


NSt. LOUIS IloDe l''iIlocFdlJ.
Colonel Bryan must believe firmly in
the resurrection idea. lie is Quo'Cd rs
saving to a reporter at Waterloo, Ia.
that my issues are dead ut the present
time. but believe they will come to life
again" This is faith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

1t need never be surprising if the
stories elected by "sweat-boX' meth
DDS, prove somewhat vaporous in char
acter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

A little preliminary inquiry in Ne
braska, would have satisfied the Sultan
that mere oratory would not suffice to
save him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
LIGHT AND AIRY.
A Chance,

Her hcadg"ar now is strangely great;
1t til!S and vecrs in mad delight.
She queries, is my hat on straight
For if il is it isn't right
Washington Star
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Fer Organism and Defeat!
(New Orleans TimcsDcmocraD

New Orleans Times Democracy.
All honor to the ONO Democrats. and
to the great Democracy Of the middle
Western states. Like their brethren Of
Nebraska ana of other far Western States
they have rot yet learned that apostacy
is a political virtue and that loyalty is a
political crime Unshaken in their faith.
and unterrified by defeat. they front the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

member of the newly-organized
Pasadena Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals.
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Municipal Water Systems


Portland is getting into line with other
New England cities which have municip-
allied their water systems 1t is the one
form of municipal ownership whose Vaiue
bas never hecn questioned and backward
is the city which still pays toll to private
water interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
The Democratic Wilderness.


Those Democrats who are weary of the
wilderness of defeat, who no longer en-
JOY the spectacular and picturesque atti-
tude of the William goat that attempted
TO ston the locomotive, will discourage
the Ohio movement when it comes up IN
tho next national convention Of the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

The price OF cod liver oil is going up
in the very teeth of rigid enforcement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

Horace \. Taylor. an assistant secre-
tary of the treasury, many wears ago.
in writing of the old times in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

The straw hat season closes, this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

The selection of the site for Water
villc's Carnegie library may lead to as
many legal complications and delays as
the erection of the City ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

Well, Aroostook may rot have any
coal deposits, but it has other resources
which arc worth more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

The Topsham fair is scheduled for
October Is, IA and H. 1t will as usual
be the last of them all and one of the
best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

And then the whining school-boy
with his satche, and shining morning
face, creeping like snail mwillingly TO
school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

Many Maine villages have suffered
from fir" in the past few years, but iii
none was a more clean sweep made by
the flames than in little EuStis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14
CHELSEA.

The ninth annual meeting of the
Chelsea Heights Burying Ground As
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

from fire in the past few years, but in
none was more clean sweep made by
the flames than in little IIustis.
The University of Maine opens this
week, and that also expects the largest
, entering lass in it's history. 1t is the
! same good story all around.
The great strike of the Bangor golf
ton over East, was soon ended and the
Young strikers are working ut the old
rates.
Bucksport is having n little revival
of the mining fever" which ragged
there SO violently % years ago, and they
are talking of working the old Snow
shaft where once they expected to take
out tons of gold.
This is great year for boy babies
over in Lewiston. One man says that
of 80 born in his part Of the city in the
past 10 months all but three are boys.
Waterville Mail: We read about the
merry wedding bells, but it is q ques-
ton whether the average bridegroom is
able to discover a merry quality in the
iangle of n big COW bell, such as it has
become fashionable. locally, to attach
securely to the axle of the carriage
conveying the bridal couple from home
to railway station.
Poor old Rigby park" said Il we'll
| known Portland horscman. What 4
mass of weeds and shrubs it is to be
sure" Truly, one of the finest trotting
| parks to be found in the country is
now a ruined, weed studded park, and
| the old grandStand, wherein have been
| enthusiastic thousands of people, is
| falling to decay and slowly falling to
| pieces as it stands amid the scenes of
| former grandeur. Many races have
| been run off here and for many years
! the New England fair held sway, hav-
! ing royal sport for it's patrons. Now
the old place is alone. all because the
people did not have ambition to keep it
up and so in few years the place will
be what it was in the first place, a bog
| land. And over at the Old Orchard
kite track no races We're held, this sum-
mer.
I HnTOna 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

The great strike of the Bangor golf
caddics. which was last weeks ScnSa-
ton over East, was soon ended and the
young strikers are working at the old
rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

The University of Maine opens this
week, and that also expects the largest
, entering lass in it's history. 1t is the
! same good story all around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-14

This is a great year for boy babies
over in Lewiston. One man says that
of 80 born in his part Of the city in the