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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-09-21
THE WAR.

from the laud forces now occupy
ing positions in central Manchuria
to the besicgcl and beslegers in
and around Port Arthur. and 1t
seems probable that the next i'm
portant movo will be another at
tempt on the part of the Japanese
to take The Russian stronghold by
stolm. 1t is indicated in the lis
patches, however, that prepara,
tions for ran extensive conflict seem
to be making in the vicinity of
Mukden. This is really uncertai n
however, for the japanese are Still |
taking the initiative and there is
no telling what they will do, and
the Russians viii. likely do nothing
until they are forced to it, and
then, unless they change their tac-
tics, they will continue their move.
ment toward Harbln, where it
seems they will take up their win
ter quarters. Only about two
months yet remain until the sever
ely cold weather sets in and it NAV
be that no decisive engagement on
land will occur until then, when
active operations will doubtless
cease. But there is nothing more
than speculation to he had regard,
ing this, and one mans opinion is
about as good rs that of another
when it comes to that.
The most discouraging iuf',m.
tion To the Russians from Port
Arthur shat the az. alnltion
of the garrison is wing signs
of depletion, a.. i that there
is foundation for this 10 shown bv
the statement iron &t. Petersburg
that the story has created annov-
ance there 1t is SAID that the
japanese have within the past few
days ben enabled to occupy DO
sih "> heretofore untenaole be
c ",o or The Russian shells, none
of which reach so far now. In the
meantime the japanese are report
ed as landing heavy guns at Har-
bin and placing them in position
to more effectively lombard Port
Arthur.
As expected, the start of the
Russian fleet for the far East was
not near so serious as the Russians
wished it to appear, and it is now
reported from St. Petersburg that
an indefinite stop will be made, be-
fore the trip is fairly begun. 1t is
Improbable that there is any lnten.
tion of sending the vessels into the
zone of hostilities this fall, as ttev
could not reach Vladlvostoc before
that harbor is closed by ice, and
nlless there Is material change
for the better so far as Russia Is
concerned, they would hardly de
sire to enter Port Arthur.
ASIDE from somewhat deter
mined assault upon the dcfences
around Port Arthur on Wednes-
day and Thursday, when the Jap
anese are said to have made some
little headwaY, the actual opera.
tions have been at practically a
standstill during the past week.
The land forces have doubtless not
been in condition to do more than
carry on a desultory outpost en-.
gagement, and further preparations
are being awaited at Port Arthur.
Charlotte Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26
THIS AND THE LAST CAMPAIGN.
Sharp Contrasts in Political Contests
Four Years Apart.

Two campaigns, the one Immediately
succeeding the other. never presented
greater contrast than that of 1900 and
that which IS fully mapped out for 1904
In that of 1900 Bryan, the Democratic
candidate for President. and Roosevelt,
the Republican candidate for Vice Presi-
and several which were not doubtful in
special railway trains which were rarely
halted except for a brief sleep of their
occupants and for rear-platform speeches
or hurried orations from, improvised ros-
trums near stations by day and in halls
and theaters by night The air was sur
charged with the fever of fervid arraign-
menu of Republican views, by Bryan and
merciless analysis by Roosevelt of the
Eryan theory of national salvation by
means of a forced wedding of silver and
gold at the ratio Of 16 to /. All other pro-
positions were secondary The financial
problem. the basis of the monetary me-
dunn. dominated all else.
In the campaign now opening none of
the candidates will tour the country in
special cars. Roosevelt and Parker will
rest content with the expression of their
letters of acceptance. Fairbanks and
Davis will speak only at few places
Campaigning will be ample. oratory will
be of a high standard. especially in such
states as New York. Indiana, Maryland
and West Virginia. which Democrats as
sert are debatablc, but of which Republi-
cans have no doubt.
The threat of a ruinOus financial
her"Sy. such as that of 1886 and 1900. IL
wanting, and the fight will be made after
an older fashion and upon the easily com
prehenSible ground of the tariff and the
idle and amusing topic of imperialism,
about which no one has the least con-
Germ except a few faddiSts. who would
IL they could-change the courses of the
stars.
1t WILL therefore he a campaign lack
ing great spectacleS. The Democratic
orators will assail the tariff but that is
an institution so thoroughly established
and so universally accepted that ii will
Withstand attack without special defense
1t is matter of general congratulations
that in this campaign there is no great
disturbing element whose issue tends to
unsettle or retard business pursuits. The
people are satisfied with things as they
are. and there is no belief anywhere that
change Is necessary or possible. As a
matter of form there must be an election
hut of the result there is no question and
commercial and industrial contracts for
the future are serenely and confidently
made unon the basis that existing condi-
tons are certain to continue.-Baltimore
American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26
Stories of Places.

Caerlon of Roman times and of the day
of King Arthur still exists. The famous
Augustan legion, the capital OF South
Wales and the seat of an archbiShopric
is now sleepy little town lying between
the industrial centers of Pontypool and
Newport, but is far enough away from
both to have maintained the dignity and
lathoS of its isolation. Here are to be
seen the ruins OF a Roman amphltheiter,
a great oval bank Of earth called Arthur 5
Round Table and an enormous mound
once fortified by the Romans The Off
GERS and men OF the crack ltoman reSi-
ment and their wives and families LETT
many remains of their OccupatioIi-tOml;
stones. fragments OF household utensils.
needles and hbulae. remains OF villas and
l:Iths, lamps, glass and enamel orna-
l4IrIlls. carvings, rings seals and the like,
to be gaZed upon in The cases of the local
museum. The whole place. with its COM
bination of hill and winding river with
low-lying houses nesting in abundant
trees. forms picture which many a
painter has sought ITO portray on canvas.
Cape Point, which terminates the
mighty headland known as the Cape of
Good Hope. consists of towering prom
Ontory OF sand stone, which rises from
the sea 10 an altitude of $40 feet. At the
base of this stands big solitary column
W hich is known as VaSco da CANA )
pillar The lighthouse which here illumi-
mates the meeting place OF the Atlantic
and Indian oceans is one of the most
important and most useful of its kind.
1t is visible from distance of 80 miles.
The cliff scenery is wild and sublime, the
rocks are magnificent and the tar-Stretch-
ing sea, with the fierce surf beating on
the iron-bound coast. is impressive. In
the water directly beneath the cliff sharks
are abundant. A traveller describing the
scene says that on the occasion of his
visit SO numerous were the evil-loOkng
monsters that the sight he descended
the cliff was most unpleasant. A slip and
a fall into the sea at this point would
mean that the unfortunate would he torn
instantly from limb from limb by the
ravening brutes.
Baltimore, in Maryland, gets its name
from n small and transformations fishing
village in Ireland. The word Baltimore
signifies the village, that grew up about
the big house and the derivation is plain
when one sees the ivy-cOlOHed ruins of
the very remarkable big house that was
once the stronghold of the ODriscolls. 1t
is situated upon an imposing height, a
sentinel over the numerous little dwell
ingS that have sprung up and increased in
the vicinity of its wrecked and deserted
life. From the village of Baltimore enor-
nous catches of mackerel are sent to
America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26
BieIow Papers Revised to Date.

i'ut i didn't quite know just where i was
so said TN go down to this Esopus
And find out the reason for all O. thi:
fuss;
1t may be
Parker, he
Can give an Old-timer some definite idee.
So 1 hitched up the old gray mare an
drove down.
Fer it's good long drivin' distance from
town
The Judge set on the porch a-watchin' the
I said, Good mornin'. Judge, how goes
the campaign"
But Alton b.
Parker. he
Said, "why, really, have no idee."
We talked Of the crops, the stock and the
weather,
An after a little asked him whether
He thought Foxy Grandpa'd put very
To the campaign fund Of his boarded ur
tin?''
But Alton B.
Parker, he
Didn't have on that pint one single idee
Then I said, when your cabinet places
you fill
What place are you goin' to give David
But Alton B.
Parker, he
Didn't venture on that one single idee.
An then I got<mad, an spoke up right
'1f silence ;a;s ii golden. then you're a gold
An Alton B.
Parker, he
Just set there an snickered He! He! He!
I Her. As
Then you can imagine the feelin' felt
An I said. BY jiggers! I'll vote for Roose-
Fer he's again Wall street an DOODLE an
trusts, E
An q the big combinations he busts
An Alton B.
Parker, he
Can 70 to the dickens fer all O. me!
- q Toledo Blade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26

Who have made UP the legislatures of
Who have been the men against whom
Candidate Davis is now making all
these charges of loOting and extrava-
Eancc: What kind of men have made
the laws for the State and appropriated
its money for public uses? The
sketches compiled by Howard Owen
return 691 of them-nearly four legisla-
tures-as farmers: 391 as lawyers and
doctors; 313 as merchants; 165 as
divided among various business pur-
suits. Among the latter we find lum-
bermen, stone cutters, clergymen,
insurance men, expressmen, carpenters,
contractors, painters. teachers, black
smiths. seamen. millwrights, hotel
keepers. civil engineers. surveyors.
bookkeepers, dairymen, livery stable
keepers, dentists. druggists, machinists,
submarine divers, architects, drovers,
packers. jewelers.. locomotive engineers,
publishers, editors. ship builders
master mariners, coopers, station
agents. railroad men. clerks, real estate
agents. weavers. boat builders. law
students. millmen, sailmakers, miners
cashiers. and general laborers-ir
short scarcely any calling in Maine has
been unrepresented among the men
chosen by the people of Maine during
the past quarter of a century to make
our laws and appropriate the States
money in accordance with what seemed
to them to be the best interests of the
people. Does any thoughtful either
believe that these men. representing
every section and walk of life in on,
N'a'e' nave been prohigate and ex.
'raVasant in the expenditure of the
peoples money: Does not every IN.
'e'''sent voter who has watched tn,
course of legislative events know tina,
=" measures are subjected to close,
s.Fu''ny or run more critical gaun+le
'han those that carry appropriations I,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26

Joseph Pulitzer is seeing things at
night over at Bar Harbor, and the
result is a signed editorial i'm the World
ten columns long and set in job type,
in which he makes a desperate attempt
to save the country from the bugabOo
of war-loving President. The World
is OVERRIDING the scare and drawing the
picture of the President in war paint
people know Theodore Roosevelt too
well to be fooled by that kind of
tommyrot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26
Our Locomotives in Bavaria.

According to dispatches from Munich.
the locomotives which had been bought
in order to study our system of building
have proved most acceptable, especially
as to durability and efficiency When you
want the most efficient and reliable
medicine to cure you of stomach, liver
kidney or bowel disorders get HOstetter's
stomach Bitters. 1t Is for sale by all
druggists and has Private Stamp over
the neck of the bottle as a means Of pro
tecting the public from inscriptions
dealers who refill our bottles and palm
them on as the original. Don't be de-
ceived. The genuine Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters positively cures poor appetite
belching. dizziness, indigestion. dyspep-
sla, constipation, insomnia. malaria fever
ana ague. as we'll as all ills peculiar to
women. Try bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26
Liqht on the Situation.
portland Expressly

Our esteemed friend, Col. F. w.
Plaisted Of Augusta has made dis
cOvery. 1t is given publicity through
the columns of the Boston Sunday
papers, and as no copyright is claimed
we take it for granted that we are at
liberty to give further publicity to 1t.
Col. Plaisted says that Republican
majorities in recent elections" Che is
speaking about Maine, probably the
same conditions do not prevail else
where,) have been large because the
Democratic vote has been small" Here
indeed Is a Daniel come to judgment.
All the Democrats have to do in order
to carry this State is to increase their
vote until it surpasses that cast by the
Republicans. How delightfully."- simple
it all is! What wonder that no one
ever thought of il before!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26

Nanceboro, August "A
Machias. August n
Alexander, Septemha~t
charlotte. September
fonbinston. September
G. c. SHELDON
Fayette, September IN
Rome, September O.
o. b. CLASON.
Chelsea, August 81.
GEO. W. HEsELToN
belgrade Depot. August N
south Gardiner. September !,
B. F. MAHER.
Belgrade Lakes. September
ii. VI. HEATH.
Monmouth, September
ReadfieId, September m
HON. VIM. II. MOODY
Bar Harbor. August s1s,.
Is. F. MAHER. ESQ
Garland. August %.
North Bradford. August n
HON. II. p. GARDNER.
Patten. August q.
HON. ALBERT CLARK
Sanford, September /.
Hallowell. September q
HON. T, II. ROBERTS.
South Windham, Septembe, >
West Baldwin, September 4
HON. GEORGE e. Foss.
Portland, August 30.
Orono. August 81. o
HON. ALBERT J. BEvERIDcy
Ellsworth. August 30.
Augusta, August 81.
THOS. LEIGH.
Monmouth, September
keadfleld, September 10.
HON. w. III. LOONEY.
Orono, August 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26

paign, but they are realizing more and
more the mistake of inviting close
examination of the record Of Republic
can rule in this State. That record is
open to every citizen and no blot mars
it's pages. The era of Republican rule
in Maine has been an era of debt re-
duction and tax reduction, a period Of
progress for our State and prosperity
made. nor if made could it be sustained
for moment, of dishonesty or incom-
petence among the men whom our peO-
pie have chosen to manage State
affairs. Does anybody believe that the
Democrats would have made a better
record If they had been in power for
that period, or that they would make a
better record if they were now given
the power for which they hunger and
thirst so ardently? Is there anything
in the history of the Democracy, State
or national, to warrant such a belief?
that reigned in Maine when the Demo-
Gratis gained control of State affairs, a
quarter Of century ago. and the hard
times that followed throughout the
country when they gained control of
national affairs, a dozen years ago?
The Republican party of Maine is
proud of it's record and has welcomed
this discussion of State issues. 1t does
not believe that the people can be
fooled by the figure-juggling and mis-
representation with which the Demo-
cratic press bureau and speakers bu-
reau are seeking to bluff and blind the
voters. 1t does believe that the people
of Maine know when they are well off
and that they are not to be deceived by
Democratic promises. 1t only asks
that the truth be known, and that the
voters acquaint themselves with the
facts. And with the truth made known,
there can be no doubt that upon Sep
TENDER II such n Republican majority
will be rolled up all along the line that
message of encouragement and con-
(idence will go from Maine throughout
the land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26

road to pass the night. Their principal
item OF baggage consists Of canvas
tent In which they expect TO pass two
weeks camping In the northern part Of
the state, after which they will return
by the same freight route. The novelty
Of the trip it is said. appealed to the
bride. and the financial saving pleased
the manly heart Of the groom. The
railroad men are on the watch for
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26
Personal Notes.

Rev. ]. G. Adams of the psrt n
terian church OF Newark, N e ~
| Quaker minister in thai city. ~ = ~
| descendant of John Adams.
| William Fl. Crowles, who Is A.,
dumb, has announced himself . - =
date for the nomination for NAV.
| Minneapolis. He is a man OF consiSsalt
property.
| Director George E. Roberts a, i
| United States Mint, is in Denver ,n.,.
Ing the new mint in that city, ~
| spent the last month In Alasks an : y
| eminent mission.
| The statue of General Enocb pm, !
| Revolutionary War hero. has bean I'M.
ed In Newark. N. j., and win b. .Ao,'1
shipped TO Hackensack, where II I'M \
mounted and unveiled on October 4
| lit. Rev. Abbot Francis Aidan Ca.m,
| president OF the English BenedicI.sI
| who has Just arrived in this counirs J
study Catholic institutions. will "a = :
West as Omaha. st. Louis and St. Era
| Captain Frank Parker, Of the I'm
States army, has been accorded mss
honors by the French army authors.I
who have granted him permission 4
| spend a month with the Fifteenth ~
ment of mounted chasseurs to study M
| methods and maneuvers. 1t
| The London Lancet" coneratula,,, N
University of Oxford in obtaining d M
liant an exponent Of science as Prof. M
liam Osler, formerly of Johns Hopku
University. and the medical profession /
London are looking forward to bis q
ing with considerable interest
Count Albert Apponyi, leader Of N
Hungarian Parliament opposition a
certainly the most distinguished stats|
man in Austria Hungary. Is about 10 vi
| America for the first time. He Is one
the delegates to the Interparliamenu
| convention to be held In st. Louis IN -
TENDER
| The wife of the Archbishop of CanisI
bury, who Is accompanying her hushr
to this country, and will arrive this wSi
is said to be gifted with much lterv
ability and was of unreasonable assn
ance to DR.. Davidson In the compilatloa
her fathers biography. Her father vi
Archbishop TAFT. DIR. Davidson's FasI
ceSSor.
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Other Side Of Il.

But" protested the prospective tensiI
1.-The house is awfully damp"
MY dear sir" replied the agent 'i'al
is one of its many advantages. In tsxol
fire it isn't likely to burn" 81
And there is no water In the ven
continued the would-be renter.
Another advantage" said the issnl
In case your children happen to fahhh
they won't drown"
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LIGHT AND AIRY.
In After Years.

Mrs. Green-William, what objects
have you to that young man who Is Cd
ing on our daughter?
Green-He Is silly, Mary.
Mrs. Green-Oh, that's because he Ia
love. / remember the time when you We
very silly young man.
Green-Silly isn't the proper name fur ]
Mary. / was a measly idoit-thats VII
/ was. a.
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The Point Of View.
(RiddefOrd Journal.)

VbIuutIOTU JUUIIIdII
1t is DR.. Jekyll Davis when the
mayor Of Waterville contemplates the
advantages of Maine from the stand
point Of an individual citizen who has
waxed fat and prosperous while doing
business under successive Republican
administrations; it is Mr.. Hyde Davis
when the same mayor schemes and
plans to bolster his canvass for gov
ernor by Juggling facts and figures in
such a manner as to make the worse
appear the better reason.
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Those Democratic Tables.
(Waterville Mail.)

(Waterville Mail)
The Sentinel had the courage to
print another table of figures today.
1t is to be hoped for The SentineIs
sake that this lot can stand investi-
cation and criticism better than those
previously published. There was
nothing left Of those, except the
boarder around them, after the Repub-
lican papers got through with them.
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Not Visible,

lis the head of the family I'M? ssN
the book agent. ,.,.a.
"The man who labors under the deluss
that he is the head OF the family
answered the woman with the squar ~
who had opened the door, but you -
see him. He won't come from uho1
bed until / go downtown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26

In speaking Of the Maine campaign,
the other day, the Boston Globe in
dulged i'm curious typographical error.
We're seeking to purify the politics of
the State, when. as matter of fact, it
meant, of course that the Democrats
are seeking to purify the politics Of
the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26

If the Maine taxpayers find the
State tax a burden in these times how
was it at the time when Maine last had
Il Democratic Governor? Then, al
they paid $l13,S29 more into the State
treasury than they did in 1903. More
over, the State tax rate was Az mills on
a dollar then as against 2% mills now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26

Now that it has been make public that
Senator Fairbanks offered to go to the
front with the Indiana volunteers in
1888, it is up to Henry Gassaway Davis
to bring out documents to prove that
he was with Jackson at New Orleans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26
knsu Whereof He Spoke.

"One-haIf the world" remarked .s... =
party with the quotation haDi.
know how the other half lives y. mr..
Il guess that's right" retoined y, v n
ried man, hut the feminine nah -
overtime trying to find out
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Couldn't Agree.

Toni understand the dccto "
able to agree as to the e.
uncle's illness. x,fnke - t.
money and the other two jim
plebeian disease.
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Il. Remembered.

Mrs. Jaggsby lat breakfasi.-.nansc -,
aware of the CONDITION In when yvs
home this morning: N A.
Jaggsby--I didn't come nons eas h I
condition. my dear. ] came n'~
cab.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-26

Pretty School Teacher-iou
your teacher. Johnny. .s.chef. l.
Little Johnny Wise-On'
SO student
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His Belief.

DO you believe that marriage
tery?' she asked 60 a,so W
Yes" lie replied, ana l ~ y ~
that every woman Is anxious ~
or more chances"
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Queer Sex.

women are certainly queer. reH''''
the old bachelor. .,.a ,hs n.
What's the answer" querieu W.
quisitive person. !, ,w.a The D
1.-THE ma jority Of them, rep s,sS siysl
b., would rather become p.
than remain envied spinsters.
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e;,.x Aoainst Two.

II il not reasonable % 80 .ss ~
weeks Of outing to oveI. $500
Of fifty weeks Of coniln ns,n ssssur,sp
along with you. Three 80. uo - \
this great tonic win DO NOR -
thing else to refresh 4, your sn D y.
appetite. and make yosf
ToGtful ....4-s-s
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MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Stuffins is Cheaper than Plate.

uewistOn JOurnal.)
The stuffing has been knocked out OF
Plutocratic Davis's stuffed figures on
republican extravaganza in Maine. But
Davis's organ continues to grind over
again the emitted stufiing. 1t helps to
fill up the places that otherwise might
be filled with plate matter.