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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
What We Smoke and Drink.

The American people are smoking
fewer cigars and drinking less whiskey
than they used to. This condition of
things is as it should be. though there
is still splendid opportunity for i'm
rrovement along both of these lines.
'rh,. statement that fever cigars are
smoked and less whiskey consumed is
not based on the optimistic assertion
Of some over-enthusiaStic ref0rmer. but
upon the cold facts and figures of the
latest report of the commissioner of
ccme announcement. however. the
same report shows that the cOnsump
ton of beer and cigarettes is increas-
ing. 1t will probably be generally
agreed that it is a good thing to have
the use of beer increase at the expense
of whiskey, but it is an open question
whether cigarettes are a lesser evil
than cigars. 1t depends much on the
quality of the cigarettes smoked and
whether the smokers inhale or not.
According to the report for the fiscal
year ending last June the production
of whiskey has fallen from 14s.2OS,S7
gallons in 1903 to 95O5.2A gallons in
1904. The production of large cigars
has fallen off 10000, 900 IN the year; the
production of cigarettes has increased
2OO, 900. 900. Nevertheless the produce
ton of cigars is still nearly twice as
large as that of cigarettes. There
were turned out during the year 6.7O7,-
cigars 3,2266S2,25S small cigarette s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
A Nation Of Money Savers.

A few days ago we referred In these
columns t. recent report Of the de-
partment OK commerce and labor Wnlch
shows the savings bank deposits OF the
United States as compared with those
of other countries. We are asked 10
publish these figures and they are CIV
en- below In proof Of the assertion thdt
while the Americans are the greatest
money makers in the world they are
also the most thrifty. They spend
money with a lavish hand but they
also take heed of the morrow. ii de-
posits in savings banks are any
criterion, the American Is more
thoughtful Of the future and rh"fe
careful of his earnings than almost
any other people.
While bank deposits per capita are
not SO large in the United States as in
Denmark Or Switzerland. for instance
they are far in excess Of the average
for all the other leading nations or the
world. In the United States the
average bank deposit per capita Is
S37.3s. while in Switzerland it is s6226
and in Denmark it is S~.4l. Gong
down the scale, in Russia il is SILT. IN
japan 90 cents and in Italy 10 cents.
1t is when the aggregate statistics vi
tn. score Of countries included in the
report are considered that the United
States aupears far ahead of all Others.
The United States, with less than ~:
Der cent. of the total population OF
the countries considered. contributes
over % per cent. OF the total savings
bank deposits recorded. The detailed
record of deposits by counties Is as
follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

rher. are several curious features OF
the election returns. Gathered from
cure political gossip are the follow
ing:
Twcnty-one of thu fOrty-five states
return republicans exclusively. against
nine southern states returning only
democrats: while seven other states
return delegations containing each
single democrat.
OF the l34 democrats who will con-
stitute the entire strength Of their
party in the next house. los will come
from the old solid SOUTH" leaving only
Is distributed among the other states.
Taking New England and the states
lying north of the Potomac and east
of the Ohio rivers. including Maryland
and West Virginia. With a total repre-
centation in the house of Us, there are
only 20 democrats, one-half OF whom
come from New York. The entire
country west ami north Of the Ohio
river excluding Missouri. extending to
the Pacific ocean, and having an agSre-
gate membership of 140, will be repre-
scented i'm the next house by only six
democrats.
Fifteen states will be represented in
the Fifty-ninth congress by the same
men who represent them in the present
congress. no changes having been made
i'm their delegations. These are Con-
necticut. Kansas. Louisiana, Maine.
Mississippi, Oregon. Rhode Island.
Vermont. Virginia. West Virginia and
Wisconsin.
The members reelected on Novem-
Der number 2S3, which leaves only
1Ol new members. and of these five
have had service in previous con-
crosses. This reduces the number OF
men in the next hous" without previous
service to So and makes the number Of
old members returned go. or - per
cent Of the whole membership. OF the
40 old members. 80 are republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
Personal Notes.

Rev. VI. C. Kyle, D. d.. of Philadel-
phia. viii address the American Bible
League convention i'll Boston next week
lie will present some new things in
EgyDtology.
Miss Annie Keith Frazier. the 10
year-old daughter of the Governor of
Tennessee. will christen the cruiser Ten
| nesSee. which will he launched in this city
| on Saturday of this week
A noteworthy fact in connection with
recent great charity concert organized
in Stuttgart by the King and Queen OF
a Mur'e nnnf was that one OF the prin-
SaniSt. GuStave Wright
President Rush Rhees. of the Uni
Nersity Of Rochester. was elected presi-
dent of the Association of Colleges and
Preparatory Schools of the Middle States
and Maryland at the annual meeting held
in princeton. last week
Howard Kennedy. Jr,. was recently
elected Judge OF the Fourth Judicial
District OF Nebraska by probably the
largest majority ever scored against an
opponent His vote is recorded at u, l3l,
and his majority almost 1850
LeonaVali" is experimenting the re-
sern in Ms Her nr~ oR9pn Fo1nd
commissioned him to compose this opera
six years ago. 1t will be produced De
ceml'er l. at the Royal Opera.
General William J. Palmer. the found
er OF colorado Springs. Col. besides
Si'h't'hc P'''''''" HI Il park. eNttndlnS the
length of tn city. Is completing a new
| equestrian and pedestrian trail to Crystal
Park. which will open up as grand scene
ry. as is TO he had in the Rocky Noun
| tainS
DR.. w. I. Coleman. who wrote A book
on yellow fever and was an authority on
the subject. has Just died in Houston.
| Tex; During the Spanish American war
he was sent by the United States Govern
! ment as ar expert to make an examina
ton of the yellow fever conditions of
| Cuba
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

Truth is mighty and will prevail
after a political campaign.
At the age Of As man wjsba.
knew as much as his 2O-year-old son
sympathy is wasted on the unknou
man who lets a famous woman ma.
him.
Women think they do the postmas,o.
favor when they buy postaga
stamp.
Coal may be high, but after it is onco
in the bin it soon gets lower.
Some men are proud Of what tho.
do as others are Of what they can avo;d
doing.
A woman is seldom interested in bo,
husbands letters unless they ar.
marked personal"
1t takes shrewd business man "a
conduct a paying peanut stand hex,
door to a police station.
Some men believe in long engage.
ments, but the average girl is wiIlin,
to take chances on any kind.
Lots of men use their last dollar
bucking the tiger instead Of using it IA
keep the wolf from the door,
Some promoter might earn the undy.
ing gratitude of clearinghouse pat.
-ons by organizing a hash trust and
boosting it beyond the reach of the
masses.-ChicagO News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
The control Of Conoress.

Doubtless one Of the most prominent
topics Of conversation in Washington.
this week, where the representatives
and senators assemble today, for the
closing session of the 58th congress will
be the great Republican victory of
November S. which gives the party al
most four times as large a majority in
the next Congress as it has in this one.
The seth Congress which will assemble.
next December unless called in special
session before that time, will be the
sixth in succession in which there has
been a Republican majority in both
branches. From the congressional
election in 1894, midway in Clevelands
second term. when the landslide ma
iority of 1875 representatives was even
Greater than that of this year. the
marty has had a safe working congress
sional ma jority and has been response
BILE for al, national legislation.
From 1860 to 1874 the Republicans en-
ioyed q longer period of exclusive con-
troll but since 1874 the present stretch
of popular approval has been note
WORTHY. Counting Populists and indie
rend.uts with the Democrats. the re-
spective strength Of the Republicans
and of the opposition in the six con-
crosses since Cleveland's time has been
as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

The final step by Mexico in the adop-
ton of the gold standard is most
gratifying matter To this country. Our
increasing trade with that country will
both countries will profitnv it. OF all
the goods Mexico buys abroad she get,
tnree- ffths from the United States. OF
all the goods she sells abroad she sends
three quarters to the United States.
To lie exact. the precise proportions
are 80 per cent and IS per cent re-
sp.ctively There is no other coun-
try. except Canada. which buys so
large a part VI her imports from us.
and there is no other country, except
Cuba. which sells so large a part of her
exports to US. The last decade and a
half have Witnessed a rapid growth Of
this trade. Our exports to Mexico
which in the last fiscal year were in
round numbers $46,o0o.o00. have in
creased three and a half times since
1880. and our imports. which were last
year si4.OOO.OOO. have practically
doubled. Railroad building is the
great cause for the growth. The
through lines have given our mer-
chants advantages which merchants OF
other countries do not have. and which
are still lacking to us in our trade with
the Central American states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. a. they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
aatarrh IS !; blood Or constitutional dis
ease ana IN ORDER TO cure ii you must
tahe internal remedies. Hairs Catarrh
cure is taken internally. and acts direct
L o. The blood a,, and mucous surfaces
CINE. II was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for wears
and is regular prescription. If is com
posed Of the best tcnics known. combined
WIN the best Di"od purifiers acting di-
feet combination OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful res,,Its in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials
r. J. CHENEY & co. Props.. Toledo n
Sold by Druggists. price &c "
TAX" Halls Family Pills for cnnstipa
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
STATE OF MAINE.
A WRIT OF ELECTION.

To the Mayors and Aldermen Of the
several cities and selectmen Of the several
| towns in the Seventh Senatorial District
Of Maine. comprising the County Of Ken
nebec, in said State.
GREETING:
Whereas a vacancy now exists in the
representation Of this StatA. in u
the County Of Kennebec, by the death OF
the Honorable Gustavus A. Robertson.
member-elect from said district. and
Whereas the Constitution and laws OF
Maine provide that whenever vacancies
shall occur in the Senate, the Governor
shall cause precepts to be issued 10 INC
Mayors and Aldermen Of the seVerA
cities and Selectmen Of the several to"hs
within the District in which the vacancy
exists, directing and requiring tneH 70
cause the inhabitants OF their Respective
cities and towns qualified therefor. 70 az
semble and give their votes for Senator
to fill said vacancy:
Therefore, you are hereby directed anu
required. In the name OF the state oi
Maine, to notify and warn the innapi'a,''
of your cities and towns aforesaid, IN 'ne
manner in which the law directs, VINO a'e
duly qualified to vote for Represents.
tives to the Legislature Of this STATE
assemble on the third Monday OF Deee"
Der. A. D. 1904, being the nineteenth ua,
Of said month, to give their votes III 20
meetings for . Senator for tne
Seventh Senatorial District.
And you, the said Mayors. Ai0''" "a
and Seiectmen, In conducting INC
election, and in making your recoroS .
returns of the same. are hereby dlre
to fully comply with all the provisions
the law, relating to the election OF d..
and County Officers, and known - Wv
Australian Ballot Law.
GIVEN 1t the Executive Chamber
Augusta, this fifteenth day o.
November. in the year OF o..
Lord one thousand nine hunores
and four, and Of the Indepeno.
snce Of the United States
America, the one hundred
twenty ninth
BY the Governor. ,r,
BYRON BOYD. Secretary Of otatA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
ARMY GOSSIP IN WASHINGTON.
Matters Of Interest Cleaned from tho
Army and Navy Register.

The plans for the new signal corps
post which will he established near
Omaha. and to which will be removed
the signal corps personnel and mate
rial now at Fort Meyer Va. include Il
permanent plan for making. compress-
ing and storing hydrogen gas for bal
loon purposes. Repeated applications
to scores of American manufac turers
has disclosed the inability Of the signal
corps to purchase coMnressed hydrogen
gas. which is absolutely necessary for
rapid and successful aeronautical work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

1t is said that the long fight over the
Fayerweather fortune. which has been
waged in the courts for the past IA
years has cost in lawyers fees and
other expenses over $1,0O0,OO0. But AS
the fortune has increased in the mean
time from 5000. 900 to about sl1,O0O.Ooo
by their long wait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
What He Did.

BrOwn-Still troubled with rheumatism?
Green-Yes.
Brown-Why don't you go to that doc
tor who advertises to heal by touch?
GreenI did
Brown-Did he do you any good?
Green--Oh, YES; he did me-and he did
me good. He touched me for SO and
thereby heeled himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

Those people who would have legis-
lation for the prevention Of footbal IL
games. because there are several
deaths each year as a result of the
sport. would probably also abolish
Christmas because accidents frequently
follow the burning Of a Christmas tree,
and would put an end to skating.
swimming. automobiling. hunting and
all forms of athletics and recreation.
Possibly they would allow chess and
crOQuet to survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
LIGHT AND AIRY.
In the Hotel.

"S!ience. roared the stern-featured
woman. bringing her hand down on the
table like mallet.
The meek little man at the other end OF
the table covered in his chair.
''Silence" repeated the stern-featured
woman.
All this time the meek little man had
not spoken. Yet ii was easy to detect the
cause of his wife'S wrath. He was eating
soup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

Vacancies in any delegation can only b
filled by such delegation.
Delegates in order to participate in the
convention must be elected subsequent to
the date of the call for this convention.
The County Committee will be in SEES.
sion in the anteroom of the hall al 10
O'Clock on the morning Of the convention
for the purpose of receiving the creden-
tials of the delegates.
Fer order of the Republican County
Committee.
Nov Is 1904 nov17dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
How II Was Fixed.

The Man-your daughter telephOned me
to call and fix your piano.
Her Father-What's the matter with it !?
The Man-One of the strings is broken.
Her Father-What will it cost to re-
pair the broken string?
The Man-Two dollars.
Her F'ather-Well. here's s.. Break the
rest of 'em.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

and S,42l,61O large cigarettes. more
persons. it seems, still use snuf tnan
was supposed; the years output was
20,1o7 $50 pounds. The cigar output
would represent a yearly consumption
Of about 100 cigars for every man.
woman and child in the country-H
women and children smoked: the
cigarette output. a per capita con-
sumption of about so. OF Uncle sam
total internal revenue for 1904 OF
s2a2 .sO4, OO4 about 1920, GOO, 900 was de-
rived from tobacco and liquor. SO the
government profits by the traffic. as
we'll as the manufacturers and dealers.
but what of the cost to the consumers
mot merely the money cost. but the
whole cost?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
An Expert.

1da-Yes, when Jack was down to tho
beach he said he would take me around
and show me an old man who was adept
at splicing and tying knots
May--Ah, some old retired sailor?
Ida-NO a minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

EsTADLlsHEo, 1s26.

n. not;e. whatever will Be take" OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot b held rsspons'o'e
for the preservation or return OF re-
1ected communications.
Address al communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements TO
pIIRI.EIGH & FLYNT, Publtshers'
AuR1lsta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

This is a great day for the country.
Not only does Congress meet. but the
second in Nan Patte;s0n'S series OF
trials begins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
In the Museum.

Midget-The fat lady says she had a
hard time making both ends meet
Glasseater-Was she in debt when she
said that?
Midget-No. she was trying to put on
her belt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

E,,orence Wilkinson. whose poem
THE Dream Child appears in the De-
cenber McClure's, enjoys the dfstinc-
ton of having published various
poems within the laststhree months IN
McClure's. the Atlantic Monthly, ana
Scribner's. Miss Wilkinson is an
American girl. horn in farrytown. M
Y, brought up in the country, educa.,
ed at Chicago University. She gained
some knowledge. of the'theatre through 81,
A brief experience on the stage WIN"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
Why She Objected.

II swear by yon tall elm in the park.
he began. but she shut him off.
Swear not by it," she said imploringly
'Why metz" he asked.
because it is a slippery elm," she an
swered, knowingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
Nothin, Qoin,.

Hiram-Dd you hev mulch Nv blow.
out tn last time yew wuz tew tn city?
Silas-Naw. TIL tavern where I put ur
at he'd 'leclric light stead NV gas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
Limit,

Mifkins.1 believe that fellow Skinner Is
just tritie close
Eifkins-Close? Why. he wouldn't give
for it. r~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
Pointed Paraorsnh..

It's POOR mule that won't work
both ways. I'M
acknowledge is horsepower to the
veterinary surgeon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
No Hope for Him,

I'm afraid'' he said. that vou arc fig.
uring on giving me the marble heart
We'll. what did you expect?' she asked
indiferently, Mexican onyx?''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
Enouoh far Aer

no education.
'Sabei-Oh. yes. he has He is able to
checks for at least half a million.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
SCOTS EMULSION
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion

Scott S Emulsion
the old story, told times
without number and repeated
over and over again for the
last thirty years. But it's
always a welcome story to
those in need of strength and
health. There's nothing in
the world that stops wasting
diseases as quickly as SCOTS
Emulsion.
Well send you sample, free
SCOTT 1 BOVINE. 80 Pearl Street. New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05
4 REPUBLICAN
COUNTY
CONvEN TON
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9Th, 1904.
Will BE Held in
At 1890 O'clock A. N.

date for Senator to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Gustavus A. Robertson,
to be voted for at a special election on
December 18th. 1904. and to transact any
other business that may properly come
before it.
The basis Of representation will be az
follows: Each city, town and plantation
will be entitled to one delegate: for each
thirty-eight votes cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1902 an addi-
tional delegate. and for a fraction Of
twenty votes in excess of thirty-eight
votes, a further additional delegate.
Delegations will be made up as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

The internal revenue collections in
June 80 last aggregated s9l S6430, as
against s7S.191 80 for the fiscal year
that preceded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

blaine has had Il few hunting acct
dents this fall. but what is to be SaiC
of Wisconsin where "a men have beer
killed during the hunting season?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

The latest reports indicate that Port
Arthur will fall long before the
Chandler will case is settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

According to the internal revenue
figures. the retail liquor dealers in
in 1904
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

The showing is hattering one. 1t
may be due. in part. to the fact that
American business transactions are
carried on almost wholly through the
medium of banks and that commercial
parer. rather than actual cash. circu-
la.cs i'm business circles. But 1t is
fact that Americans appreciate the
value of money and while they enjoy
each dav AS it is lived. still take heed
of the morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

Internal evidence to the contrary. it
appears that the name of May Sim
clair on the titlepage Of that note
worthy novel. THE Divine Fire." does
not conceal a masculine personality.
Miss Sinclair, so we learn, was born in
Cheshire. and she has lived in Essex.
in Worcestershire, in Yorkshire, in
Cornwall, and in Devon. ''The Divine
Fire" was begun in 1897. but it was not
finished until last winter. In the
meantime Miss Sinclair has written
short stories. and not very long novel
from her pen. Mr.. and Mrs. Nevill Ty-
son." was published in 1898. AS may
be surmised from 1.-The Divine Fire.
she has also tried her hand at the writ
ing OF verse. The Yarmouth Of that
story. by the way, is Sidmouth IN
South Devon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

Two large editions and part of the
third of The Sea-Wolf" were sold
before publication. Judging by this
demand, Mr.. London's romance will be
one of the most widely read books of
the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

Shiloh scarcely needs the advertising
given by the Portland Board of Trades
unexpected crusade against it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

Gardiner is justified in being some
what nervous when the fire alarm is
sounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

BYRON BOYD. secrstary q otAts. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-05

several cities and selectmen Of the several
towns in the Seventh Senatorial District
Of Maine. comprising the County Of Ken
nebec, in said State,