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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

$500 ~
have fallen to him by the score, and ii
has been simply out of the question for
him to decline them.
Taft is nothing if not obliging, he en-
joys -companionship, and fer one of his
temperament it was fatal. So he has
succumbed to the inevitable and has
abandoned Washington altogether for
awhile to see if a complete divorce from
the place will do him any good. 1t is
high time.
More public men have been killed by
the social game in Washington than by
hard work. Too many dinners proved
fatal to Blaine, Reed, Hobart and dozens
Of others who might be named. All
three Of those men were favorite diners
out, and from their position as well as
their personal accomplishments were
constantly in demand. All three of
them would doubtless be alive to-day had
they been permitted to confne them
selves to their public duties in Wash
ington without the distractions of al
most nightly dinners.
1t is getting to be the practice now
among those who are the targets of con-
tlnuous invitations to devote as little
time as possible to each affair to eat
sparlngly and to drink, if possible, not
at all. But even with these precau-
lions the society game is a great drain
on the vitality of a public man who
comes to it with the WEAKNESS and wor-
ries OF his DAY at the capitol or the de-
partment.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

f1eT mOIneT QleQ IN
1912, and she at once took her mothers
place as the head OF the presidents
household, thus becoming the youngest
woman who yer presided over the
white house, except Mrs. Cleveland.
She was noted then for her beauty and
wit, and her career as mistress of the
white house was brilliant. She was
greatly admired by the great men who
in the middle of the last century gave
distinction to the political and social
life of Washington.
Just before her father was elected vice
Semple, a wealthy planter with large
estates in Virginia. When Tyler sue
ceeded to the presidency on the death
of Harrison she came to Washington
with him for the first time.
Tyler appointed Semple a paymaster
in the navy, and after Tyler left the
white house Mrs. Semple lived quietly
on her husbands plantation until the
outbreak of the civil war, when he re-
signed from the United States navy and
became a paymaster in the confederate
navy.
The close of the war left the Semples
impoverished, and Mrs. Semple, leaving
her husband at home. went to Baltimore,
where she conducted a school for girls.
After her husbands death In the late
'7O's Mrs. Semple, then about 60 years
OF age, came to Washington to pass her
last days in the Louise Home.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
Real Swell.

This" said Mrs. P%orcpacque, exhibit
ing a diamond-studded gold chain. with
gold clasps at each end. "is for my hus-
bands birthday. | had it made spec
cial."
But what is it? What are the clasps
for?" inquired Mrs. Ascum.
Why, don't you see. it's a napkin
holder; holds his napkin right up UNI
der his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Press.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
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AYYAaAA4h44h ~ S5gxsAAagAaA yNaJyA
Els Position.

Il have heard or read somewhere
unused the young lover, "that Words
worth, or some such name. the poet
believe he was a poet. or something OF
the kind-once described woman, If l
haven't forgotten the way the remark
ran, as being "A creature not too bright
or good for human natures daily food
l don't know exactly what he meant
very likely he didn't know, himself
but. anyhow, I DO know one thing: She
is sweet enough to eat-Gladys Jones
is!"-Puck.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

which he has been
condemned e v e r
since he C a m g
h o m e from the
Philippines. He
reached Washing
tonin the last week
Of January a p d
from that time to
the present there
has hardly been a
night that he has
not been claimed
for some function
at which he was
the principal social
attraction. Recep-
xs~- 80 --
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

gular and one Of
the most rneritor-
ious. 1t was es-
tablished soon aft
er the close of the
civil war by the
banker Corcoran,
who was a south
n in sentiment
and who in that
day was by far the
wealthiest man in
the District of Co
lumbia.
1t was Corcoran
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
snowstorm iii montana.

Helena, Mont, May 26.-The snow
storm that began Tuesday morning
lasted - hours and vas general over
Montana and the northwest terri
tories. The snowfall ranged from one
TO AK inches and the lowest tempera-
ture was ~ degrees at Marysville. Thu
moisture will prove Of great benefit as
b ground was very dry. Sheep men
do not report any loss. The most Of
them had "a hours warning of the ap-
preaching storm and all the sheep
were under shelter.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
The Shortage OF Power.

1t had already grown quite dark, and
there was something wrong with the
electrical apparatus in the hotel.
What's the matter here, anyway"
asked a man of the hotel clerk.
Won't you please give us some
light?"
I'D be very glad indeed to accom-
modate you. sir" replied the clerk.
'.if / only had the power."-Detroit Free
Press,
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

Ugh y-f o t h
birthday in tn G
quiet of the Louise
Home, established
many years 6 by
w. w. Corcoran,
t h e Washington
millionaire philan-
thropist, as a re-
treat for southern
sentlewomen o I
slender means.
Mrs. Letitia Ty-
Ter Semple is the
second daughter OF
President lyle r.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
NOT True To Mature.

A visitor to a museum reports that he
saw a countryman standing before the
bust of a woman in a collection Of stat
The woman vas represented in
the act of coiling her hair, and as the
visitor came up the countryman was
saying to himself:
mo, sir; that amt trne to nature.
She ain. got her mouth full o. hair
pins."-I1t-Bits.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

uously mentioned
as possible candi-
dates for vice pres
ident on the repub-
lican ticket should
all have b e e n
among the few sur
vivors of t b o S e
who knew Lincoln
we'll.
Cannon. Cullom
and Hit were all
associated in some
way with Lincoln
during his life, and
both and
Cullom have been
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

been the busiest in
the history Of that
body. In order to
find SO short a ses-
sion OF a so-called
long session" Of
congress the his
torians hansto go
back before I h E
war, and in work
actually q & c 0 M
plished III SO short
a time there is no
preceding congress
which excels it. No
other session of
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
The Saloon Habit IL London,

A count of the church and saloon
attendance in Paddington, a district Of
London having a population Of La, 000,
made by agents OF w. IT, Stead on "a
recent Sunday. showed that the saloon
attendance was the greater by ten to
one. Only 10000 women attended
church. while $4,000 were found In Sal
looms.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
Referred to the Ad. Man.

I am deeply interested in discover
ing the Lost Tribes of Israel" said Mr..
Musty, as he came in and sat down by
the busy editor for an hours discussion
of the subject.
"So?" replied the man Of resources.
Why don't you advertise for them?
The business Office is on the first floor.
Here, Dan, show the gentleman to the
advertising department-Tit-Bits.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
A Census Prediction.

Washington, May 24.-In a letter de-
Tending the estimates Of population re-
Gently issued by the census bureau, Di-
rector North incidentally gives an esti-
mate Of the population OF the United
States under the nsu to be taken in
1910, placing the figure at SO, O41, 1896.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
! Just SO.

Little Clarence-Pa, why do they call
the end Of a college students school life
the commencement?
MT. Callipcrs-Oh, because that la
when the mstter-of-fnct old world com-
menees TO take the eonceit out Of him.
Puck.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
Easy Either way.

They were discussing domestic mat
tiers with masculine confidence.
There's only n way to keep a COOK
asserted one.
How is that: asked the other.
Marry her"
But suppose you're already mar
ried?"
Easy again. Any time that you can't
make the cook your wife, why, make
your wife the cook."-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
In Arizona

stranger-What's that crowd across
the way?
~Native-That's string band.
Stranger-You don't say! Going to
give an entertainment. suppose.
Nattye-Yes; going to string up q
boss thief.-Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

Rapid Legislation. congress, long or
skort, has evaneaualed It In the num-
Der Of reports made by committees, and
y comes near the head Of the listin bills
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
Eera +on.ae-..s:
Gilhooly-You say your wife is in a

Mlhooly-You say your wife is In a
bad humor?
Pennybunker-Yes, she is.
What is she angry about?"
In the first place, she got angry at
the servant girl, then she got angry at
me because | didn't get angry at the
servant girl, and nov she is angry at her
self because | got angry at her because
she got angry at the servant girl. Do
you understand?'-Tit-Bits.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
Question 81 pegree,

Wagner-Is it proper to say drank
or tdrunk?"
Jagner-It depends altogether on
how far gone you are.-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
Cause and Effect.

s1s-GracIous, how the wind does
how, tonight
Fe-Yes; It probably has the tooth
ache.
She-The toothache!
He-Yes. Have you never heard Of
the teeth Of a gale?-Cbieago Daily
News.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
WASHINGTON LETTER
INTERESTING AND TIMELY Cos
SIP OF NATIONAL CAPITOL.
LAST MARTYR TO SOCIETY
Secretary Taft Has Paid the Penalty
of Social Popularity-Republican
Vice Presidential Candidate
from Illinois.

Misunderstanding Taft is reap
ing the fruit of the social dissipation to
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

For Vice Presidential Honors.
1t is rather odd that the three men
from Illinois who have been conspic-
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
The Better Wav.

You say that tumbling drunken men
Are seldom hurt at all.
And here's another truth to learn;
If men the fiery stuff would spurn,
They wouldn't even fall.
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
never.
Both Sides Of It,

When a man gives ear to gossip,
He, with a smiling face
Is sure to make remarks about
The woman In the case.
But he always overlooks the fact
That. since the world began.
There's been no woman In the case
In which there man.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

Former Mistress Of the White House,
A woman who was once mistress OF
the white house has Just passed her
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

He CATER the acceptance)-Haye you
never loved anyone so much as YOU do
me?
She (thoughtfully)-No in the spring.
~. Y. Weekly.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

Charities Of Corcoran.
OF all the charities of Washington. the
Louise Home is at once the rnnst Gin
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
y tell you that girl is dying for me-"
"Humph! | haven't seen the family
doctor at her house lately."-Chicago
American.
Contentment.

Contentment does not spring from wealth.
We are told, and that may be;
AND yet we know it doesn't flow
From grinding poverty,
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
Advance in Price &c snea,

4 New York, May 25.-An grades of
refined sugar have been advanced ave
cents per 100 pounds.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03
Record-Breaking Congress.

The session of congress just closed
is shown by the official records to have
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-06-03

Cullom have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20

negatives and appeal to the court, you
will be expected to defend the inter-
ests of this city with all the resources
at your command.
Economy in administration is not
new .dea. | do not suggest it because
it possesses the merit of novelty or
originality, but rather, because. in my
judgment, it cannot be emphasized too
strongly. not it's requirements be too
rigidly observed, and because / want
to urge you to hold, during the closing
months Of the year to the high stand
ard which you have maintained from
the beginning.
Appropriating with great care, ex-
pending only as necessity demands, US
ing rot q dollar except as warranted
by the charter and ordinances. holding
attendance upon all meetings and care
full attention to the needs of the city to
be duty which we owe to our citizens
as well as to ourselves, we shall win
the approval of our own consciences
and of the people, whose servants we
have the honor to be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20
FOR SENATOR.
City Council MEETING.

The City Council held its regular
monthly meeting for the month of De-
cember, Monday evening. The usual
amount of routine business was trans
acted, and in addition thereto the
special election returns were canvasse,l
by the Board Of Aldermen as mupici-
pal officers. and Charles S. Hichborn
was declared elected mayor Of the city.
OF the 339 votes cast IN the city, Mr..
Hichbcrn received 532
After the announcement had been
made, the boards met i'm convention
and committee consisting of Alder
man Marley and CouncIlmen Kinsman
and Pishon were instructed to wait up
on the mayor-elect. ard notify him that
the convention was in waiting. Mr..
Fichborn was then escorted to the
council room. and upon assuming the
chair. spoke as follows:
Gentlemen of the Council:
In humbleness of spirit, realizing my
responsibility. conscious Of my own
weakness, yet relying on your strength,
L take up the work laid down by nv
predecessor. when. in response to a
higher call. he resigned the duties of
this life to enter upon the activities
of new and broader existence.
May indulge the hope that I may
prove a not less faithful servant than
ne, and that when l shall have COM
pleted my term of service, it may be
to receive the well-done of an earnest
and thoughtful people.
1t is not necessary perhaps, nor be-
coming, that 1 address you at length,
for the work of this year is largely
done--I doubt not, conscientiously
done. There remains, as appears by the
records Of your special meeting, GER
tain questions of taxation with which
you may be called to deal; but of these
you may well claim to know more than
|, since you have been with them from
the beginning.
1t would seem that aggrieved parties
might well present their cases to your
honorable body, with the assurance OF
securing full hearing and just,-eyen
liberal treatment. In case. however
they prefer to exercise their legal pteS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20
PERSONAL Mention.

Burt Mccain of Lewiston, WAS in
Augusta, yesterday, on business
Blaine owen is enjoying a short res
pite from his duties at the postofiice.
Miss Stella Parsons left, Monday
morning. on train Ga, for visit in New
York City.
Miss Rachel Hodgkins Of Litchfield
returned home. Saturday. after a short
visit with friends in Waterville and
Augusta.
Eli Jerson, one Of the prominen,
business man of Lynn, Mass, formerly
Maine man. is visiting his cousin, c.
W. Kicker, Patterson street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20

Report Of City Auditor.

STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND
LIABILITIES ENDING NOVEMBER
30 1901
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20
Artisans Canadiene Francois Election

At recent meeting Of the Artisans
Canadiene Francois the following Of
ficers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Chaplain, Rev. A. A. Hamel; presi-
dent, Henry Leminex; first vice pres'-
dent, NJ. A. Michaud; second vice
president, Napoleon Busque; secretary
and treasurer, George Leplante; con-
ductor. Napoleon Jolicoeur; assistant
conductor, Charles Brunette; trustees,
Joseph l.. Poulin, Treffle Croteau and
Anne Cassavant; representative to
executive council, Alfred Patnaude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20
THE ELECTION.
Hon. Charles S. Hichborn Elected
Mayor Without Opposition.

AS result cf the special election
held, Yesterday, Charles S. Hichborn
was made mayor of the city, and Col.
VIM. NJ. Aver of Oakland was chosen
to fill the chair in the Senate, made va
cant by the death of G. A. Robertson.
Little interest was manifested in the
election, and when men were asked on
the street, whether they had voted, the
reply not infrequent!y indicated that
election was forgotten.
The result by wards was as follows:
For mayor:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20

Among the out -of-town attorneys In
Augusta. yesterday. attending the ses-
sion of the law court, were: C. ]. Dunn
of Orono. p. H. Gillen, r. d. Bailey, II.
II. Patten and E. C. Ryder of Bangor.
T. j. Whiting of Old Town, w. b.
Pierce, {. II. Bartlett. H. L. Fairbanks
and L. c. Stearns of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20
Augusta. Me-. Dec: 10. 1904:

; Augusta. Me-, Dec: II, IyV4:
To the Honorable Mayor and City Couh-
Gil of Augusta: ,,b,,;.
herewith a statement of the expense &C
count for the month of November, lsi' 10 10
SSi.hii;ties ending November goth, 1904. To
the Expense column of the expense &C
count should be added the amount CORES,
p'ol,1rnarv Of which is herewith submitted
S"i''' Respectfully Submitted.
ELMER E. PARkMAN.
City Auditor.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-04
FRUITVALE ADV'T'Sl[NTS
FRuIrvALE REAL ESTATE.

-. : ~ = v all. 0H.A0 ID a = rs
H. BARKMEYER. 1906 F,ruityale ave-. Fruit
vale, Cal. Tel. Brook 1921.
$14o0-Cottage Of rooms and bath, barn and
chicken houses; 25 fruit trees in bearing;
from electric car line: terms II desired.
$15o0-Modern cottage of 4 rooms and bath.
porcelain bath tub, electric lights concrete
foundation; lot 50x125, one block from
school and car line; near Fruitvale sta
ton
$2oo0-Modern 2-story house of 8 large rooms
and bath. two bay windows. fine veranda
up and down stairs, corner lot, blocks
from Fruitvale station: terms $500 cash.
balance $50 per month; see this before
buying elsewhere: it's a bargain.
$2100-An excellent investment Fruitvale
ave, II block from Fruitvale station; 2
story building containing two modern flats
of rooms and bath; rented for $A
per month to good steady tenants; will
net abut per cent interest on your In
vestment; this is rare opportunity; own
is anxious to SELL
s3ooo-Reduced from $500; AZ acres Of good
land, mostly in bearing orchard; cottage
of 8 rooms, pantry and closets, barn and
chicken houses. brcoder- house. incubator,
etc. extra good we'll OF water, windmill
and large tank; situated in the warm belt
in Upper Fruitvale; 10 minutes walk to
electric line; terms very reasonable
this is a bargain and speculation.
FOR SALE IN EAST OAKLAND.
s1500-Two-story house Of rooms and bath.
pantry, closet and gas; elegant location,
on car line; street work and cement walks
all complete; near school and 4 blocks
from local train; easy terms If desired.
and bath; lot 4ox116; street work all
month; this is a bargain and must be
to be appreciated
$75oo-Modern residence Of 10 large rooms; all
the latest improvements, elegant 2-story
barn. large shade and fruit trees; corner
lot, 140x250; an unobstructed view Of the
bay and surroundings.
This is a gentleman's home speculation
for q live builder.
For particulars apply to
HENRY BARKMDYER, 1905 Fruitvale ave-,
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-04
BERKELEY ADVERTS'NTS
srRKELEY ZEAL ESTATE.

A TIMELY SUGGESTION.
Young man, own real estate in a
growing section; 1t is the best ad-
vice that can be given you If you
wish to become financially inde-
pendent in your middle or old age.
Savings lead to wealth.
Good investments bring riches.
Prosperity fosters contentment,
Own your own home and be happy.
Berkeley ia the ideal suburb. 1t
is the fastest growing suburb Of San
Francisco.
Berkeley realty our speciality; con-
suit US first.
CENTRAL REAL ESTATE CO.,
2149 Center St. Berkeley station.
Key Route Terminus
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-04

II. A. PLEITNER Fruitvale Station, Cal.
S11so-very neat cottage of large rooms and
bath; all hard finished: good well and
pump barn, chicken-houses ETC.; fruit
trees; lot 75x1o0; IN Upper Fruitvale; easy
terms
s1e50-New modern cottage Of rooms hail.
bath basement: lot 50x125: macadamized
street and handy location small sum
down, balance remain mortgage;
close to F'ruitvale
S1S5o-Beautiful home Of rooms; new and
modern; magnificent view; lot b0x144;
fruit trees chicken houses, etc; blocks
from Frutvale line
s16O0-New cottage Of rooms. BATH lot S0x
265 having frontages; one block from
line terms to suit
s2000-very attractive cottage of rooms; all
and modern; mantel, porcelain bath;
lot 3Sx125; only blocks from local sta
ton; terms If desired
S1e5o-Ffne cottage Of large rooms. large re-
ception hail. bath, basement; lot 50x122 :6;
blocks from Fruitvale station this is
big bargain
s1s5o-Good cottage Of rooms, all hard I'm
ished, basement, macadamized street; 4
blocks from local station; easy terms; this
Is great opportunity.
S24oO-Suhstantial cottage of rooms and bath,
barn, chicken houses, fruit trees. half acre
Of land; $500 down, balance easy pay
ments.
s225o--Most beautiful home of rooms; all
new and modern porcelain bath. mantel /;
all fenced; lot 55x15o; best part OF Fruit
vale.
Half acres in orchard at $500 each: lots at
SIS each; one block from car line
H. A. PLEITNER, Fruitvale Station, Cal.