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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The manner in which our trade with
Cuba Is increasing-both imports and
exrorts-is q practical yindicatiOn in
dollars and cents of reciprocity. No
figures Of increasing trade are needed,
however, to give it its higher vindica-
ton from the standpoint of interna-
tiOnal ethics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
Head Of His Class.

Parker-Barker, I believe you are
lazy.
Barker-That's what; say, can feel
as lazy in spring as most men do in
midsummer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The proposition to christen the battle
ship Georgia with cold water when 1t is
launched at Gath is likely to cause
something of an insurrection in
Georgia. The editors are using it for a
frequent text and the majors on the
staff are in the dumps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
PaternaI Affection Made Easv.

Anxious Inquirer-Do you Mormons
have to kiss all your forty or fifty chill
dren when they go to bed and get up?
Mormon Elder-Oh, no; we just kiss
the one up in front, and he or She
passes it down the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
On the Women.

Mrs. Krotchett-I think it was hate
full Of you to go to the theater without
me.
Mr.. Krotchett-I wish 1 had sent you
in my place. 1t would have interested
you more.
Mrs. Krotchett-What did you see?
Mr.. KrOtchett-Hats and bonnets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The Fourth is some distance off, but
the annual discussion of its noise and
casualties Is beginning in the news
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The other night woman who lives
in fashionable apartment, near Gree
ley square, rang for messenger boy.
Her husband had come home under the
influence of liquor. and insisted on go
ing to sleep on the parlor sofa with his
boots on. She had guests coming for
the evening and'wanted to get him out
of the house.
take him to the Blank Hotel" she
said to the boy. "They know him there,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
His Experience.

Pa" said Willie, thoughtfully, II
think I know now what the minister
meant when he said: 1t is more
blessed to give than to receive"
Yes What was it,"
"CastOr OIL"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

IF there was anything left of the Nc
Clellan boom it was totally ex-
tinguished by Governor Odelrs veto OF
the gas grab which the mayor had CIV
en- the stamp of his approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
A Family Clearance Sale.

Alice Phipps is to be married this
week. Laura Phipps next month and
Arthur Phipps is engaged"
Dear me: that'll leave Louise Phipps
q poor little old maid of Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Artificial eyes were first used by the
Egyptians long before the Christian era.
Mummies have been iound with artificial
yer, copper or ivory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
Some Tin Plate Facts.

An English free-trader, arguing
against the Chamberlain policy of pro-
lection, stepped upon his own corns by
citing the American tin plate industry
as an illustration of the evil workings
of protection in this country OF this
industry he says: 1T began by inter-
fering with or running thousands of
Because of the increased
cost of cans, canning factories were
to reduce wages, discharge
hands and pay lower prices for vegeta-
bles and fruits. The loss to farmers
has been enormous"
The Boston Journal, consistent and
friend of protection, cites n
few official figures which serve to show
the Englishmans error. In 1890 we
were buying all our tin plate abroad.
In 1900 we We're making about five
sixths of it at home. How did the
canning industry fare at the beginning
and end of this decade? The census
of 1900 gives the following exhibit of
the condition of the American canning
and preserving industry in fruits and
vegetables in 1890 and 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The hustling newsboys of Portland
have formed a union, with officers, a
charter and all the fiXin'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Bangor. April 2Sth. 1904.

They have been telling about the
great speed at which the armies OF
Japan move, but the Russians manage
to keep ahead of them most of the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The annual report Of the Maine Bible
Society shows that it distributed G,397
Bibles in the families of the Sc towns
canvassed in 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Hard on Her compIexion.

When Miss Passay was but a child
She feared the dark at night.
But now that she Is aging SO
Her fear is of the light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Biologists speak of that fraction
the rainfall which reaches the 8,
through streams as the "rm-off." m
run. off Connecticut is half the raj,
fall, while in the Mississippi basin il +.
but one-fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, d. v. s., at Ioss
kENNEBEC CENTRAL 4. !

Connects at Gardiner with the ,iIo
Central Railroad, and Augusta. ha - y
and Gardiner Electric Railroad y
Winter arrangement in effect Gun
Oct. II, 1903. .i NJ
1910, 2.40 & 40 p. M. LOU. 800 4 aao III I,
Ly. National Home: AZ at 8 f y HI 4
lis. $40 & sos p. Nils. $50 4 - II
SUNDAY TRAINS-Will TUT
lows: Leave Randolph at Wy At1oms
and $50 p. M. Leave Nafi0aM
1905 A. M, $50 and SOS r. IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The Lewiston Journal tells of the case
of Bates graduate which shows the
practical value of higher education
for women. This young lady, on the
muscle given her by the exercise of
digging Greek roots and playing bas-
ketball, has fitted for the stove seven
cords of wood during the winter and
spring in addition to homework and
chores,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Waterville Mail: The report of an
old-fashioned barn raising in the rural
section of Augusta calls to mind the
fact that this custom is pretty Well out
of date at present. In the first place
the old-fashiOned system of framing
barns with heavy timbers has fallen
into disuse, and so there is little de-
mand for the combined strength of all
the men in Il neighborhoOd to get the
structure set on the foundations. The
raising of years ago was one of the
most attractive of varied rural gath
erings. The work in hand was always
full of interest and it was, in the older
days, generally made exciting through
the serving of plentiful rotations OF
strong stuff, which warmed the hearts
OF the raisers and made every man
anxious to lift little harder than his
neighbor. Later came the days when
rum gave way to old cider as the proper
beverage to be imbibed on the occasion
of a raising, but this substitution by no
means precluded the engendering of
enthusiasm of generous proportions.
Cider made in the fall may, by the fol-
lowing spring, be capable of producing
almost as marked results at a raising
as more restricted allowance of rum.
The cider had the distinction, too, of
keeping a man drunk when once under
its influence for a much longer time
than stronger but less lasting stimu-
lants. But the chances are that at the
raising in Augusta neither of these old
time beverages figured, but work was
done in, a sober and staid manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

A man with Il gun is filling the cats
of Bath with CONSERVATION and salt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

They are planning on record-break-
ing season at the islands in CascO bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Zoltan DOehme, until further notice
Nine. Nordica's husband, has an anus
ing way of putting things, says the
New York Times. On one occasion he
was speaking of the vocalization of the
well-known singer, Van Dyck, and pro-
fessional leniency vanished in critical
sarcasm:
with mos tenors they sing along
an sing along, an once in awhile they
strike false note. an you say Obi
(Mr. Doehme frowned and winced.)
But with M. Van Deck he sing along
an sing along, an once in\ awhile he
strike true note. an you say OH"
And Mr.. Doehme's smile of pleased
surprise called forth a round of laugh
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
drawing pay of about $500 year and
was i'm line of promotion.

A big red devil wagon in which four
Bostonians were enjoying a ride on the
beach at Old Orchard got stuck in the
sand. the other day, and there was ex-
citement for time. The tide was COM
ing in and soon the machine was in the
water and sand up to it's hubs. Finally
a span of horses was procured and
they pulled it out to safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Biddeford friends regret to learn that
Lieut.. William A. Roberts, Jr., has re-
signed from the army on account of
trouble over his pay accounts. Lieut..
Roberts enlisted as private in Co. G,
LIST Maine regiment, and went to
Chickanauga during the Spanish
American war, and when the LIST Maine
returned he was transferred to another
regiment in the service and went to the
Philippines. He also served in the
Chinese trouble. being promoted for
gallant service, and at the close of this
war he went to the Philippines again,
Later on he came back to this country
and served for time on one of the
reservations in the West, and some
time ago was ordered to the Philippine
service. Early in his career he showed
special aptitude for military life and
made gallant and brave soldier, and
1t was predicted for him that he would
make mark for himself in the service.
AS lieutenant of the regulars he was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Confession of Strength.
Oath TinneS.)

Oath Times.)
1t is evident that the opponents of
Hon. William T. Cobb realize that it is
up to them to show cause why he
should not be nominated and elected
Governor of Maine. Their very efforts
to break down his support are an elo-
quent confession of his strength.
Mr.. cobb's Record IrreproachabIe.
Oath Times)
The telephone accusations aimed at
the Rockland candidate proved Il
boomerang. The Prohibition bogy has
melted away in the glare of light
turned upon it by Mr.. Owen. Now
what will the opposition trot out in it's
desperate attempts to injure the peo-
pies candidate? We feel no great ap-
prehension. Mr.. CObb's record is 20
irreproachahle his sterling character
is so well and widely known and appre-
ciated and his political position is so
well intrenched that he is difficult
and dangerous man to attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
Political Machines.
Fairfield Journal.)


The term machine carries with it
a meaning that is not pleasing to the
average American. 1t suggests subor-
dination of the public to the whims Of
a few practical politicians who dis
tribute public offices as they please or
as the exigences of their campaigns
may demand. There is a definition of
the word machine" however, which
ought not to be obnoxious to the public,
and that definition carries with it the
idea Of conducting political campaigns
by committees and by arranging a
complete scale of workers who are
willing to undertake such tasks as the
so-called party managers may advise.
We hear a great deal nowadays. and
even in the State of Maine, of the So
called machine" We hear the term
used as one of reproach to party man.
ayers and quite as if the party might
continue to thrive without any machin-
cry whatever. But it ought to be re-
cognized by every voter in the state
and country that no great party, or TO
small party, can long exist without the
best system of committees and sub
committees that can be had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The list of Cobb delegates continues
to grow. Colonel Prescott comes next
to him: but the popular Rockland
candidate has. at the present time,
more than twice as many delegates as
both of his competitors combined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Bowdoin's victory at baseball over
Colby. Yesterday, makes the sixth game
Bowdoin has won out of the last seven
PLAYED with Colby. The two mines will
meet again at Waterville, Saturday,
May %, and Colby plans to get re-
Yenge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

II this is ruin, which more than
doubled the product of the canning in
dustries in ten years, and nearly doub-
led the exports. it is q very comfortable
sort of ruin indeed, and American farm
ers and Gamers may well wish for
more of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

1t is not often that dog will cause
large number of pedestrians to stop
and say nice things about him, al
though such was the case on Portland
street, the other afternoon. Those who
passed saw a large Newfoundland lying
in the street to all intents dead. A huge
bulldog was smelling around the body
and word was soon passed from mouth
to mouth that there had been fight
and that the dog had been killed. Sew
eral went as far as to touch the ami
NAL. Doggy never moved and one ex-
cited citizen even started for the near
est telephone. In the course of ten
minutes quite q crowd had gathered.
Just then a lady came up the street,
looked a minute at the assembled
crowd then called want your dinner,
Jack?" Jack must have been the dog
for instantly the Newfoundland rose to
his feet and made bee line for the
house. The spectators departed, wiser
and sadder. 1t turned out to be one
of the tricks that the dogs master had
taught him and he was practicing it
at the expense of the crowd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03

tie was lust sliding over the edge Of the men
"hen the little teller hollercd Snake winch
VS. the only bad word inc knew and the
heAt second old Pont. had unhmbercd and
mace leap that knocNed the little pen
S"iIl-Wlndlng, ana the back-kIcK OF II overSet
tAo bench and pretty nearly broke Pheenv up
IN the geranum business But bless youi
the httie teller was sale, and old Punt tore
up the TT. Phceny motnered the frightened
ntte teller, and Wanted me 10 wnIp the
dog
We'll always when night came we'd put
'V Hl'ie teller 10 bed IN q box with piece
~ .'nqriit under HIM, and old Capn Emory
lH>A "u top Cap'n Emory had mo- -en.e.
anyhow and that's al he was good Tor.
never Thought much of Capn Emory. even #
fneeny dbl He YVES another Of her featbered
>teI-on~. One day, while he was d moder
"i0} small chicken, he took refuge from a
>i-nli'lS shower on the lee side of the cellar
e''r t2at somebody had lett carelcsslv
popped zap straight, and gust If wind
h"Ired u over and Slapped HIM flat and
broke a'S leg lie was never exactly night
afterwards but continued 10 be kind Of
tatteuei out like. and sorter foolish H.,
leg healed up ~rT. and he'd 20 Ioubling
around with hitch N his gct-along that
reminded me s" much of Old Capn Emory
.>1 nat vo used 10 know that | got 10
o~llne an ~o. Old Capn ru~h the First
wa~ venerable mariner who had Teen
hAc>ed or the knee by Malay pirate causing
the r"lnt-water 20 nun out. and rendering
hrn unable 70 bend ans leg or tell the truth
forever liter.
tapn Emory the Second WAS always
peculiar. too. he 90 hItching pe~~,misti-
o4.iN round m the davumc. and l'ouz he
oou.dr I. On account ot his bum leg 90 To-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
EARN to make the
. newest s wcaters

EAfNN 10 make the
l. newest s we aters
from our directions.
! hey are easy TO follow.
y postal sent to US with
your name and address
wlil take them to YOU. No
charge. We have other
directions. too for baby
garments. couch covers, and
mlny lovely ARTICLES made
from Bear Brand Yarns.
Remember the Bear when
ordering yarns. II YOU can
not get the Bear Brand Of
your local dealer. drop US 4
postal aad NC will tell you
where You can gent.
We give directions for max
ing tins sweater.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
JeN-O.

a delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared III two minutes. No boiling no
baking! add boiling water and set to
cool. Fla vorS Lemon, Orange. Rasp-
berry and Strawberry. Get package at
your grOcerS to-day. 10 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
What Shall We
Have for Dessert =?

This question arises i'll the family every
day Let us answer it to-day. Try
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-11-05
RIVALS PETER THE GREAT.
Prince Khilkoff Goes to England to
Learn, But Winds Up as En-
gineer in United States.

Prince Khilkoff, whom the car has
made one of the secretaries of state, is
the head of an ancient house and in
youth was regarded by his family as a
crank and a dangerous one to boot. He
had to undertake the management OF
the family estates at about the time
that the serfs were being emancipated
and his magnanimity toward his UNDER
lings did not please the rest of his FAM
lily, so young Khilkoff went on Pilgrim
age. He thought it would be good to
follow the example of Peter the Great
and go to England to learn. He went to
Birkenhead and worked there as an or
binary artisan. News of great railway
developments in America called him
here and he came to the United States
and worked right through the fitting
and engine-building shops and learned
to drive an engine. He returned home
to perform a similar Office at the time
that the railways of Russia were be-
ginning to boom. Employed first as an
engineer, he was promoted to the con-
troll Of locomotive works, was made
head of line and. pushing his way step
by step, proved himself the ideal man
for the post of minister of ways of COM
munication.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-11-05
OATH OF ANCIENT DOCTORS
Queer Ritual Prescribed by Hippoc-
rates for Prospective Physicians
-Swears by All Gods.

Hippocrates, the father of medicine,
1000 years ago imposed upon all his stu
dents remarkable oath. 1t runs as fol-
lows:
I swear by Apollo, the physician, by
Aesculapius and by Hygeia, by Panacea
and by all the gods and goddesses. that
will fulfill religiously according to the
best of my ability, power and judgment,
the solemn VOW now make; will honor
as my father the master who taught me
the art of medicine; his children l will
consider as my brothers and teach them
my profession without fee or reward.
will admit to my lectures and dis
courses my own sons, my masters sons
and those pupils who have taken the
medical oath, but no one else. will pre-
scribe such medicines as may be best
suited to the cases of my patients, ac-
:ording to the best of my judgment, and
no temptation shall ever induce me to
administer poison. l will religiously
maintain the purity of my character
and the honor of my art. will not per-
torn the operation of lithotomy, but
leave it to those to whose calling it be-
longs. into whatever house l enter
will enter it with the sole view of re-
lieving the sick and conduct myself with
propriety toward women of the family.
II during my attendance hear anything
that should not be revealed l will keep
it profound secret. If observe this
oath may have success in this life and
may | obtain esteem after it; if break
1t may the contrary be my lot.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-11-05

from his family and no business do
ing. He laid the whole blame of his
predicament on the dissolute Cuff and
ii he had run afoul of him undoubtedly
would have visited his wrath upon him.
1t was terribly irksome in that mis-
cradle town. He was sick of loafing
at the ship chandlery and in spite OF a
liking for good liquor he was tired of
the barrooms.
'I'il take walk in the open coun-
try" said the captain, to himself "It'll
brighten me up"
1t being very cold day prudence
suggested the fortifying of his body
with a hot rum punch before starting
out. He intended making a glassful,
but by misjudgment he made three
times a glassful, and being of non-
wasteful habit iii was obliged to con-
sumo it. When he reached the high
street a skipper he knew asked him to
take a punch, and common decency
forced him to return the treat; hence,
by the time he had left the town he
was in excellent spirits and enjoying
his walk, even If the trail he left in
the snow was zigzag. He came to a
lane, which, according to a signpost,
bore the name Of Bent's Lane and de-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-11-05

massage, splints were used in the dress
ing of fractured bones, inflamed gums
were lanced with obsidian knives, aching
teeth were extracted, salt was used as an
antiseptic, and ground obsidian as dust
ing powder. Stiffness of the muscles
and joints was treated by the sweat bath,
wounds were sutured with human hair,
the actual cautery was applied to the
edges of wounds, and venom was drawn
out of poisoned wounds by sucking,
while bleeding was practiced in obsti-
late headaches. The hygiene of the
teeth was we'll looked after, very hot
food being avoided, as was the use of
cold water after eating hot food Wooden
toothpicks, clean water, and powdered
charcoal served for dentrif1ce. In short
the practice Of medicine among these
early Mexicans compares very favorably
with that in vogue at the time of the
landing CT the pilgrim fathers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-11-05
AMERICAS NEW INDUSTRY.
Mill to Be Started the First of Next
Year in Brooklyn for Manu-
facture of Ramie.

A new industry will be started in this
country on January 1 next, when the
plant of the Observation-Disclosures Ra-
mic Manufacturing company begins OPP
erations in Brooklyn. The company
has just been incorporated in New York
state with capital of $250,00O, and
will be conducted as branch of the
company Of the same name which has
headquarters in Sweden The plant
will manufacture hosiery and under
wear, and later yarn for sale to other
manufacturers from ramie fiber.
The use of ramie fiber for these pur-
poses is comparatively new, having
only passed the experimental stage a
few years ago. The Swedish company
has been the pioneer In its development
and for some time has maintained Of
fees and salesrooms in New York. |.
has built up a profitable trade in the
imported goods, but the tariff is SC
high that it has been decided that il
will be more economical to manufac-
ture them here. At first the yarns used
in knitting will be imported, and it is ex-
pected that an excellent export trade can
be built up in the goods made here from
imported yarns, drawback being al
lowed of 80 per cent. of the duty paid on
such material. The company expects ir
time to take care of its trade with South
America, Cuba and Canada from the
Brooklyn factory.
G. w. Schlichter, the president Of the
company, is the inventor of process TO,
the decoloration of the fiber by ma
chinery, and he has also conducted ex-
tensiye experiments in the growing OF
the plant of this country. He has sue,
ceeded in obtaining four crops ayear ir
California, and declares that there i.
no reason why America should not pro
duce all the ramie needed for home con
sumption.