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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

sizes, ard for particular purposes.
Consequently we find that grain, flour
seeds and provisions put away for fu-
ture use in these oiled packages are
never infested by insects. Sometimes
the articles are kept for years. and
when opened there is absolutely no
sign or insect or egg. In this respect
the japanese have attained a higher
degree Of efficiency in preserving their
goods than we have, for our bean and
grain weevils, and insects that eat
provisions. cloth. and furs, annually
destroy millions of dollars worth of
goods. Such waste would be consid-
cred almost criminal in economical
Japan.
Tho need of economy has thus ena-
bled the Japanese to utilize waste that
in this country is entirely neglected,
CONDITIONS determine to a large extent
the development of such ingenious home
| industries. Without the urgent hand
OF dire necessity It is doubtful if the
world would possess half the inventions
and discoveries of common use today.
This is made apparent by a study Of
the Japanese people in this country.
! They represent as a rule the most in
teliigrnt and progressive class of the
| island empire. But Instead OF bringing
into practical use their natural genius
! for utilizing waste material, we find
most of them engaged in exploiting the
goods of their native country in the
land of their adoption. or learning the
ways of Americans in the different
! lines of industry.
The question whether they can make
more in following ordinary business
methods and manufacturing systems
prevalent here than in discovering new
lines of work is interesting. In no
parts of Japan are there such opDor-
tunjties for utilizing waste material as
in this country. Every day ingenious
American inventors are finding some
new way to make fortunes out of the
waste pile aud in competition With
them the japanese located here make a
rather poor showing.
While We find a few important in
yentions made in this country by JAP
anese they do not represent tie natural
driet of the ingenious mind Of the per-
pie.
There are iiuiii'ei vi JdpoHese iioE-
.,+ies hawked around in the street or
sold at typical Japan ese stores, which
owe their origin to the japanese set
tied in this country, and while the pur-
cbasers imagine they are getting i'm
norted articles these never saw the
orient. nor were any duplicates Of
tban, ever made abroad. They are lis
,inctly American-made Japanese novel;
,;os invented and manufactured by the
deft fingers of the resident japanese.
THE cheapness Of pine wood has nat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

urally attracted their attention, and
there is group of japanese wood
CarverS who Make the queerest sorts OF
dolls. japanese houses, kites and tops
imaginable. These are all colored and
painted by the resident japanese ar
lists, who know the value of copying
the scenes and designs of the Orient.
japanese toys were never so popular rs
today. and it is estimated by dealers in
Christmas toys that this demand will
be quite Unprecedented the coming
winter. Consequently a large output
of japanese toys and novelties is i'm the
process OF construction in this country
today. These VIII rep1 esent almost
everything from the simplest Japaness
bamboo umbrellas up to intricate wood
carved novelties that require weeks of
careful handWor k to finish.
1t is to a Japanese that we owe the
invention and manufacture of an oiled
paper lad that one can carry out in q
rainatorm without fear of destruction
This pad can be used with an indelible
ink pencil when the rain is falling in
torrents, and the lettering will neither
be washed out or blurred. The value
of such a pad is apparent for use on
shipboard, by policemen. reporters, Or
others who must sometimes find it
rather difficult to write down notes
when the weather is decidedly incle-
ment. This discovery is partly due to
the general knowledge of the secrets
of manufacture of oiled paper in the
native land across the seas. Its
adaptation to new uses is not
altogether remarka BILE, for it possesses
qualities that should naturally lead to
such a use of it.
The japanese in this country have
also become skilful in the use and
manufacture of paint and lacquer.
Their lacquer has for centuries been
the finest in the world, and in some
instances it's peculier qualities have
induced Naval Departments to sheath
their ships used in tropical waters with
it for protection against marine worms
and insects that honeycomb ana
destroy ordinary wood. Even our own
Government years ago had one of it's
small gunboats in China painted out
side with japanese lacquer as an ex-
pertinent. This lacquer is made the
found ltion of some of the new
Japanese paints that have been manu-
featured in this country within the
past few years. and for outside work
they are said to prove superior to all
others. They are not only impervious
to water, but they are SO durable that
house painting is not required oftener
than once in ten years. This is par
ticularly desirable at the seashore
where expensive summer cottages
quickly deteriorate through the
destructive effects Of the salt air. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

| Japanese in combining their KNOWLEDGE
of lacquer work with the secrets of the
paint trade have made definite
advances which should prove beneficial
to them and to the public.
The weaving OF mats, rugs. and porch
blinds is national art with the Orien-
tails. They have long excelled in this.
ana the products of their hand looms
adorn thousands of American homes
japanese colony in this country has
succeeded in utilizing many waste reed
grasses and wild shrubs with tough
hbres to make door mats. carpets. and
rugs that are Of considerable yalue for
country mouse use. The vast amount
OF Wild fibre plants found in this
| country offers an abundance of raw
material for working. The gathering
ana curing of these fibrous growths
merely require little intelligent labor:
out their weaving into patterns that
catch the eye is the work of artists.
The weaving Of many other small
household articles by the resident
japanese from waste material has
proved of commercial value. A num-
Der have located in Florida where the
saw palmetto is as plentiful as buckle
berries in New York state The fibre
of the palmetto is strong and pliabIe.
That it has never been utilized for
manufacturing purposes is the wonder
of all who visit Florida for the first
time. The Japanese propose to weave
new cloth out of this palmetto fibre.
and manufacture summer hats and
bonnets that will be as servicea BILE and
durable as the famous Panama hats.
The palmetto fibre when properly cured
and treated is so strong that it will
stand almost any amount Of handling
without breaking or creasing. In the
skilfui hands of the Japanese it may
be expected that 1t will prove even
more durable than when cured by
ordinary methods.
If they bring to this country the
same ability they have displayed in
utilizing at home every particle Of
waste material, the Japanese should
soon establish new lines Of industry Of
permanent value. There is no land
richer in raw material that Is waiting
for some genius to use in some indus
trial way. Our woods and forests, our
mines and valleys, and our inland lakes
and streams abound with material that
In time will be converted into some
useful articles. 1t may be at present
that Necessity. the mother Of inven-
ton, has not applied her sharp lash to
those who occupy the land, and the
possibilities will remain unrealized
until the urgent call of need opens our
eyes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Owing to unfavorable weather condi-
lions the exercises scheduled for the third
day of the Somerset Central fair have
tcen postponed until Saturday afternoon
As this is The date scheduled for the S.
II. S.-Cuiurn football game Fairview
Park will Doubtless see the best crowd
for long time if atmospheric conditions
change between now and then There
will be another baseball game between
the Madison and Skowhegan teams, a
sham battle by Company f., the football
game the unfinished 2.29 class. >. 10 class
and a 2.1S class. The Maccahee Band will
lie in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14
THE DESERT OF IDAHO.
It Will Soon Be Made to Blossom az
the Rose.

One OF the most forbidding portions
| Of the North American continent has
been the desert OF Idaho in the Snake
River region. Little beside sage grass
would grow there and the lands. suita-
| bic neither for agricultural nor grazing
purposes, have been abandoned to coy
| otes and nOisOme reptiles.
| But of late an almost miraculous
| change has taken place in this region
| The government engineers thought they
! saw a promise of fertility there, and
| the tract was chosen as one of the ear
| lest to be irrigated artifcially under
] the new scheme for which Congress has
| appropriated several million dollars At
an expenditure of 81, 500, 900, which has
teen set aside for the construction OF
great impOunding dam and diversion
canals above the Minidoka rapids. fully
S12.OO0,000 of taxable property will be
created in this pasin. Taking ~ a
basis the last census agricultural fig
ures for Idaho, the 10000 acres 10 he
reclaimed under this project will. when
settled under irrigation. represent the
later value, willie the annual earnings
OF the land will amount to about
S2,OOO,OOO. With this area cut up into
l4OO new farms, as is proposed by the
government, rural population VIII Ne
created of 1000, which will bring WITH
1t an urban population of probably an
other 1000, or $4,000 people.
The Snake desert basin when irrigat-
ed will afford an ideal example of wes-
tern stock raising under the humane
and profitable method of winter feed
ing. In any of the great western rang
es the cattle are left to shift for them
selves teh year round. entailing, during
the cold season, great loss of stock and
always untold brute suffering. Around
the Minidoka basin extend vast
stretches Of unreclaimed land which
must always remain useful solely for
grazing purposes. The irrigation OF
tbs tract Of over 100, 900 acres will pro-
vide. through luxuriant crops of alfalfa.
winter feeding for tens of thousands
OF mead OF stock. Where now one steer
requires 80 or even 40 acres for his
support, under irrigation the forage
from one acre will more than support
ana finish him off for the market.
Idaho has already attained distinction
as fruit producer, although the alti-
lude OF Minidoka Is a little too great
FOR the best growth of trees
In other irrigated sections Of tho
state. notably the Payette valley, ap-
pies. plums, apricots, grapes and
melons reach high state of perfection
and command fancy prices. Men have
become wealthy from the careful culti-
walton of 20 and 40-acre tracts and
enough can be raised from five acres
Of this irrigated land, exhaustless IN
its deep fertility. to support a family
n comfort. The irrigated commune
lies of Idaho have become among the
most prosperous in the world. The
1esert lands of Minidoka, producing
only sage brush, are now only await
ng water to supply the farmer with q
great variety of produce.-ChicaRo
Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14
WITH HOP.
Annual Fair of Societies at Fairfield
Closes.

The first annual fair of the st. John
Baptist anG christopher Columbus So
cicties which opened at Fairfield, Tues
day evening. CLOSED. Thursday night,
with Il hop music for which was fur
nishcd by kcudall's orchestra of Show
hogan. There was n good crowd pres
ent. as on previous nights. The re-
mainder of the prizes were awarded.
last evening. The tables were well pat
ronized and everything passed off
smoothly. The committee having the
fair in charge feel highly pleased with
the success of their first annual fair.
The attendance each night has been
| large and good programs have been
given each night The societies have
! just fitted up nice hall for their use
here and the funds will be used toward
expenses. 1t is not known how much
will b, realized from the fair yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

In Newcastle. England, the mayor
enjoys the privilege of once year be-
ing allowed to select and kiss any
young woman who takes his fancy
among the coal city's inhabitants. The
kiss is rather costly, however, for it is
the custom to present the young per-
son kissed with a sovereign 05), while
a further gift is made her by the lady
mayoress, no doubt to disprove
Jealousy. The sheriff, not to be out
done, also bestows kiss upon a fair
'bystander, at the same rate of ex-
penditure. The occasion is known ~
Barge day, when the mayor and corr
poration proceed in a procession Of
four gayly decorated steamers and two
old state barges to claim the soil Of
the river Tyne. Their journey over.
the mayor stands upon the boundary
stone. and it is here that the kissing Is
INDUCED in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

ana situated near the bank of the riv-
er PACK OF ). I. Lawry's house. When
'he alarm was given, the occupants
dId not seem to know where the fire
WAS ana members Of the department
found that the chimney had burned
CUT edhesday afternoon, and that a
fire mad probably started from some
Goals which had evidently been smoul-
derins since that. 1t was distinguished
with chemicals at short notice. 1t was
occupied by Mrs. Neal. The damage
VI i'll be small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

\ very enjoyable evening was passed
ut 4. .. L. w. hall, Wednesday, the
occasion hong " whist party under thn
auspices If Hamilton Lodge, D. Of Fl.
There waere 10 present who particle
patcd in the game. The prizes We're
won by MIR. sykes Of Huddersfcld
Eng, who is visiting his son here, ami
Mrs. Incz Walker. Dainty refresh-
ments were served during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mrs. Kate r. Ellis of this town.
special deputy of the Maine State
Grange, was in Wilton, Thursday.
Whrrr she met with Excelsior Pomona
1T Franklin Grange and exemplified
the UNIV rittcn work Of the order. Mrs.
Ellis has made Grange work a special
study and is said to be very proficient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

'N'H hughes returned from Bangor,
lnnfS.''y. to view The remains Of his
l'Fn.'r home on Oakland street which
~ ''N'''d 10 the ground. last Sunday
"lshI His insurance covers 1859 worth
=" MS furniture which is. of course, a
s'''h part Mr. Hughes is 4
veteran of the Spanish war. having
served in the Philippines seven months.
''' 'here he became a victim of
ID from the effects of which he
ioen Su"ering' and Gis health has
~ iiillhg steadily, according to
spo'es of his friends who feel so
much sorrow over Is misfor,nne He
END NOW VIII, left prae'tcaHA without home
with a family to support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Alfred Perrin has at his greenhouse
on Fairfield street. a Brugmansia A.
borel, which is a beautiful sight ana
we'll worth going to see. The plant IS
five feet high and measures six feet
across the top. At the present writing
there were IS pure white blossoms On
it. 10 iucies in length and six inches IN
diameter. The blossoms resemble thos.
of an +; ster lily ana have d very sweet
r4ai.tUplp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Miss Hannah Wentworth of North
Fairficli, is at the Sisters hospital at
Lewiston. where she recently went to
undergo an operation. DIR. TagGart of
SkoWhcgan accompanied her. MISC
Wentworth is in quite Il serious condi-
ton. She Will have to have second
operation performed before she leaves
the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Cara bassctt Lodge. l. o. O. F.,
worked tn" third degree at odd Fell
lows Hall. Wednesday, evening. after
which a supper WAS served. About
fifty members We're present. The
committee appointed to look into. the
matter of erecting am odd Fellows
block made their report Action on
the report WAS deferred for two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Prescelle. tile hypnotist and mind
reader, who is PLAYING weeks en-
gagement ut Union nall. under the di-
rection Of +. Willard Magoon, is gain
ing favor with I'LL. iittsiicld audiences,
nightly. Presccilc is certainly a very
clever manipulation of the art known
as mental :clcpIthy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

occurred here, Wednesday evening.
Not much fcll but it showed just the
same. Thursday morning, consider
;ibl, hail fell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

The new engine at the Oakland wool
en- mill was started, Wednesday, and
work again resumed in all the depart
ments. The company have a large
number of orders ahead and the out
look is now very promising. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

ta' l+j'diH~ NJ i ia street formerly
AH""H wy WIZ "Wni,. front" is being
aG"i III for practical purposes. It
was ut N~t thought that the repairs
""T' t' ''"~iet principally in putting
Up @oiyrn front. This statement
h'raI% aces justice to what is really
'''"y done, The building is being ad-
'"''"''E "tt"d mp to contain a modern
Store ANA. in. 4 few weeks. J. Cohen
WI" nave line Of teas and coffees
"No'E also /. branch store where he is
a. present located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Maine Central Institutes next foot :
ban game Nil. De with Bangor High
home b.vs IRE doing lots OF hard prac-
tiCing. this week. and nope to make n
good showing against the Queen City
lnGS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

The Girls League of the Universalist
Sunday school will hold n sale of food
homemade candy and fancy articles,
at Murray vestry. Saturday afternoon
from to o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14
FAIRFIELD.

V. r. Conner was i'll SkoWhegan on
business, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Rev. ]. II. P"ardon. pastor Of the
Tniversalst church. was in Gardiner.
Wednesday attending the session of
M.une Iuiversalsts which was held in
that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

r \ Libby, f f. Walker and H. ].
Wednesday as guests of Augustine
Fowler ana family. They left. Thursday
for a weeks hunting trip in the Dead
River region. Mrs. Walker will remain
in town for the week to visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Frank II. Baker Of caribou. former
IS employed here, was in town for Il
short time Thursday. He vas on his
Way t. bingham on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

The Guild IF the Methodist Society
served their regular monthly supper
III tn, vestry of the church. Wednesday
evening There was a good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mr., and Mrs. w. p. Bailey Of Maiden
Mass, ale guests of ID. w. Colby ana
family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

There will be a meeting of the execu-
tive board Of the Young Peoples So
cial Club at the home of Dean Wheeler,
this evening. at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14
THURSDAY MORNINGS BLAZE.
Fire at House on the IsIand-L;oht
Damage.

The Fairfield fire department was
called out at about O'clock. Thursday
morning. for a fire in the house on the
Island. known as the Dunbar house,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Joel Dcyen of Smithfield, who re-
Gently returned from visit with rela :
tives in Dakota, is passing a few days
with his sister, Mrs. Will Gleason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mrs. Fred Nickerson and son Of
Storeham. Mass, are the guests of
Mrs. Laura Folsom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

F. II. Jealous of Nassalboro. Supt. of
the American Wooden Company's mills
in that town. was the guest of +. II.
Carptntcr Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mrs. Edit. $. Shepherd left. Thursday,
tor six weeks trip through the West.
She will visit tho fair at St. Louis. and
pass several days a the guest of Mrs
Ralph T.. Leavitt III Purcell /. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

A merry crowd Of young people from
Hartiand came down OF. Il stray. ride
Wednesday NIGHT. to attend the per-
Torrance OF PreScelle, at Union hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Fred North went to Springfield. Mass
Thursday. for a short visit He will
visit in Rockville. Conn, and Providence
X L. before RETURNING
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

r. y. MrIntire departed. Thursday. for
Portland, ore. He will pass the winter
ON the Pacific coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

There will he "CitiZrnS Meeting :
Sunday afternoon 1t Bethany Church, ad-
dressed by Rev. c. +. Owen Of Water
vile, Secretary Of the Christian civic
League
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mrs. John Waugh departed, Wednes-
day with her family. to join her husband
in Norwich. Conn. where he is EMPLOYED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. +. S Mathews are ut
Woodland. this week, the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Cha5. II. Mahoney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mrs. LauEaette Mcclure left. WedneS-
day. for Dexter. after passing several
weeks with friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Clyde Folsom LEFT. yesterday. for
New York City after an extended visit
at his home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Wheeler have re-
turned from a visit Of several weeks
with their son in Norfolk, n. J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

W. ". Drew, superintendent Of
schools. has been in N"rriigrwock on
business for 4 few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mrs. Cyrus Decker of kent's Hill,
who has been in town visiting rcla-
tivcs, has gone To Unity to pass a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Sir George Newnes, member Of Par
lament, is having built for him at New
castle-on-T Tyne. a 1.300-ton yacht Of
the turbine type. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14
COLLECTIONS A SPECIALLY

An collections are promptly ac-
cou7ted for 10 my clients with All item
he'd statement OF charges on the same
Jan. iiotf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Mrs. VIII Atwood mas gone to East
Wilton. where she will visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

The Conversational church will hold
its annual fair, December 6 and I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14
PITTSFIELD.

Mrs. II. a. Morrill, is reported as be-
ing critically i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Fred Clark of Madison, passed
Wednesday night with his parents in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

Miss Maggie Dudden is visiting rela-
tives in Somersworth, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-14

George Relonea of Lynn. Mass. is
visiting his father and sisters.