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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
Last of the Forbidden Cities.

The arrival of the British expedition
at Lhassa opens to the world the last
of the worlds mysterious and forbidden
cities. Toxic, Mandalay, Pekin, Seoul.
Timbucto. these and other mysterious
capitals of empires that chung to the
past and would not face the future, sat
behind walls of exclusiveness and occu-
pied themselves with inventing new
punishment for any man hailing from
lands of civilization who succeeded n
violating their privacy. One by one all
these cities have been opened to the
light of day and are now visited freely
by any tourists who have the money
and inclination to travel that way.
And now Lhassa. the shrine of Budd-
hism and the sacred retreat of the
dalai Lama. is at last an open mystery.
This is a notable event in the history
of Asia. and no doubt stirs up things
greatly In the Buddhistic world where
the prayer wheels will be kept at work
overtime. The city was probably the
most purely medieval place in exist
ance, and the correspondent with his
camera will have high revel there.
Commercially. the opening of Thibet 4:
not a matter of great Importance. for it
is by no means a land Of milk and
money. but incidentally In detaching 1t
from the Russian sphere of influences.
the British government has probably
accomplished something.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

was sent, due to the fact that a greater
grants from those countries were then
in the United States. This statement
Of the money sent to Austria and Hun
gary might be repeated with consider
able additions in the case of Italy, be-
cause of the larger number of Italian
immigrants in the United States. 1t Is
also true OF other European countries
and OF Ireland in particular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Choice Of Evil.

gallant old chap. ~ we're ssei
Nagg-What do you mean,
Wages saw you give IN vo,-
a crowded car to a honeIy MI NV. "a
night. woman !
NaGgs.Oh; that wasn't eaIlan,,- :,
a case OF self-defense. Rather IA \, I
her stand on my fer INA. .ilda =
stand on them myself. "e'efiea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
.N3lNQy8 GOSSIP
Summer Scenes.

Here you have a river
Singin' on the run:
fonder is a green field
Wavin' in the sun.
Here you have yOungster
Swingin' on a gate
Teller with fishin' pole,
Another diggin' bait.
Not bit of gloom there
Everything is bright;
Wish | was a bloom there,
Swingin' in the light.
Frank l.. Stanton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

2 fortnisht the grand roa,a.
nave 70 be abolished, and , svIss vi
einption Of the territoriaI;,,s ~ V 4
thirteen days military tr y.s ron q
DE equivalent to the sur,.rhs ssl
force M. Breton replied NJ, ,sslon u /
proposals were containaa /, w, bon ,
the reduction Of military . !, .ne IN
years: just voted by the c, y 1
ne asked for was the irnrnad a,aoer
cation Of two provisions I, y ~
pending It's ratification bv !. 1ast
General Andre suggested I'M ne !, sea
ons proposals should be 49, y q
army committee. This wa. ra, . |
a vote Of 80 to 247, and .b se,eetst
raisec {. Resign" NJ pra s y
manded urgency, but We. a
poseo by the minister. who san San
by 3os to 1893. Renewed cr,a. - osa'
sign: were raised, and y u
moved for the immediate de-, :, Big
the measure, which was orse.as 'st
votes to lSa. notwithstandjng n y
tinued opposition Of the Wa "a =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
For Representatives to the Legislature
WILLIAM II. GANNETT. OF Augusta
FRED G. KINSMAN. OF Augusta.

In their attempt to juggle the figures
Of the state finances to suit their own
purposes the Democratic editors ge:
dizzy and fall down with increasing
frequency as the campaign goes on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
Deeds VS.. Empty Promises.
(Riddeford Journal.l

candidate Parker's speech of acceptance
VIII hardly please the radical element of
his party. True. he beats the tum-tum Of
Tree trade and sounds the hewgag Of i'm
perialism, but he does not pound the one
or blow into the other as though his heart
was really in the work. What is best in
his address is In perfect line with sound
Republican policies: what is worst falls
short of what would be understood as
satisfying the demands of the radicals.
On the whole, the notification ceremon-
les at Esopus served to emphasize the fact
that the Republican party Is the party
of deeds as contrasted with party which
would have the people forget its past and
rely wholly on promises which even the
most conservative and honest leaders
have no power to keep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

An idea of what this country does for
the poor of Europe is shown by some
figures recently given out by the Aus
TRAN government which shows that
Austrian and Hungarian emigrants sent
home in the 10 years from 1892 to 1902
the enormous sum of $40. 4OO, 900. In
1902 a much larger sum proportionately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

Nov that a record breaking cotton
crop IL assured in the South the plant
ers are worried over the problem Of
help tn pick il. The Souths treatment
Of tie rolored man has not tended To
MAKE. him more reliable as a field hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

Miss Buddington 10 certainly a w
clever girl. said the young man.
Does she say clever things- ASKED
companion.
oh. no. vas the reply. but Ehr lnn
diately sees the point When say them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
True to Her Ser.

He-I understand your friend N.
ShoppertOn, is great bargain hun,sr
She-Yes. indeed. Why, She ar,s,
broke her engagement with a mar ~
an even $4,000 and married on ~,
only $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
Hardest Part

Il suppose" said the drummer ~v,.
Dor or the Sabbath and res m. -. ~
er of the week" ''e 'e'i'1s
Not on your order book" rarl,., .
village parsOn. Il try TO collie, ny J
AIRY on week days" 'e' ~!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
He Needs Them

Employer-Do you want fan,
ieave OF absence? You are opIv ~. -
to two weeks vacation. Won M s ss'iH
Clerk-Yes. / know: but ! ~
weeks in which to rest up after ' r,,i
ton. NY w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

why DO yOu think yCur husoand
ceased 20 love YOU asked her moshsi
Because II IL impossible Tor me 70 nl
him miserable any more, replied !
young wife
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
The Same Party.
portland Advertiser.l

Maine Democrats are combining their
arguments very largely TO State issues
in this campaign. The reason is not hard
To find. The Democratic record in ma
tional affairs is not pleasant to dwell
upon and all good Democrats are very
anxious to talk about something else. But
even in the State campaign that is now
upon us. State issues are not the whole
thing. 1t is important that Maine speak
clearly on the question of>national issues
in September as well as in November The
nation looks ITO Maine and Vermont to
speak the fOreword of the coming national
contest. There used to be a saying. As
goes Maine so goes the union" and while
that isn't necessarily true the result in
Maine undoubtedly does affect the con-
duct of THE national campaign in the sue
ceeding months inasmuch as it gives an
indication of the state of party loyalty
and enthusiasm Maine Republicans
therefore, will do well to remember that
il is the same party that four years ago
was shouting for Bryan and free silver
that is now trying to befog the minds of
the people of Maine on questions of State
government.
Every vote for VIM. T. Cobb in Sep
TENDER will help to win other votes for
Theodore Roosevelt in November. OF
course Maine Is going to give VIM. T.
Cobb good majority and of course Theo-
dore Roosevelt is going to be elected
whatever Maine does. We all understand
that But the larger the majority for
~. NO'p 'iie e etp'e! eh'husiasih Will
be inspired to roll up the popular vote
for Theodore Roosevelt throughout the
country. And more important even than
this fact which has been recognized for
many campaigns and which is a real fact
no matter how much the Democrats may
sneer at its repetition, is the fact that
neither In State or nation has the past
record of the Democratic party proved
1t to be the party of reform. If there are
matters of State economy that need re-
forma ton. and there is probably not a
state in the American union whether
governed by Democrats or Republicans
the administration of whose affairs can
not be improved upon. why should We
look TO the party of free silver, free trade
and of the Maine Plum trust to accom-
plish it? The Republican party is Civ
ing the State good. responsible and pro-
sreSSive government. 1t is reasonable to
believe that the people are willing to let
We'll enough alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
professional.

Giles-That fellow arross tn way i
guessing-conteSt expert
Ailes-A glessing-c0niest exper,
Giles-Ies. he Is CONNECTED Eiih "A
weather bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
Then and Now

Maud Muller once on a sumner Day.
In q meadow raked the neE mOEn bar
But Maud IN. from toll 4 frre.
And makes her hay down BY the "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
Not Quite Clear.

Biggs-Diggs. shake hands with -,
friend. DR.. Slashem. ny
Diggs-Delighted, doctor. By ths n.
what Is your specialty-allopathy nm.
pathy, veterinary or divinity?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

The number of negro. Indian and Mon
golian children under five years of age to
each 1000 women fifteen to forty-four
years of age in. the United States was 75S
in 1850 and SIS in 1900. showing a DECREASE
of TIA in twenty years. The number In
1880 was l73 greater, and In 1900 seventy
seven greater than the corresponding
number for the whites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
Mere TriHe

Huggins-My wife is always worm,
over trifies.
Muggins-So? What particular til.
worrying her now?
Huggins-Her bathing suit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
DaiIy kennebec journal
ESTABLISHED, 1925.

Ma notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
jected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

Several of our exchanges have eX-
citing tales to tell of encounters be-
tween bears and other berry pickers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
Amazed at Politeness.


This campaign is developing some anus
ing features one Of the things which
strikes the average reader as humorous
Is the surprise and delight expressed by
the Democratic leaders when. upon VISIT
ing Esopus. they discover Judge Parker
to be an agreeable and cultivated gentle
man. Not man of consequence who
has visited the candidate since his nomi-
nation but has rushed into print the mo-
ment his hosts back was turned. ana
gone into rhapsOdies because Of the pleas
ing impression Judge Parker has made
upon him What. We wonder. did they
expect? That he would prove a bOor. I'M
der the circumstances? That he would
order Judge Gray to keep of the grass
and reproVe William s. Devery IL he used
a toothpick ut his table? Did Charles r.
Murphy go up To RoSemOunt with fear
and trembling lest the upright Judge
should ask him where he got il?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

Probably the longest automobile tour
ever undertaken by Maine man is
that which Hartley c. Baxter and fam
lily OF Brunswick are now enjoying. Mr.
Baxter. who Is son of Mayor Baxter
of Portland. is interested in many corn
canning factories in Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont, and together
with Mrs. Baxter and their three chill
dren, has just started upon a tour OF
inspection of these factories, travelling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

Ths veterans expect that 1000 Maine
men will be in the grand parade in
Boston, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

Bath dogs are not thought so much
of by their owners as formerly, and tn"
dog killer has laid out 60 of them cold
and stiff, this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

The next two or three days Will be
the high water mark of the season
along the shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12


the two-session plan in their High
schools few years ago in favor of one
session daily. but of late there has been
something of a reaction, and at least
one city has recently gone back to the
two-session plan. Now Brewer con-
templates a similar step. 1t that city
the reasons for the proposed change. as
given by the members of the school
board, are mainly those of economy,
since they believe that with two ses-
sions they can get along without the
extra teacher which Principal Harlan
NJ Risbee thinks will be necessary if
only one session IL continued. When
Mr.. Bisbee took charge of the Brewer
high school he had but one assistant
which was all the attendance war
ranted. Since his advent and owing in
a great measure to his energy and in
terest. the attendance at the institution
has more than doubled and three teach
ers are now employed at the school, in
addition to the principal The board
has always listened with a great deal
of respect to Mr.. Bisbee's requests but
this year finds itself unable. according
to the statements of the members to
supply another teacher on account OF
the financial condition of the city Then.
too. many of the parents seem to be i'm
favor of the proposed change to two
sessions instead of one. and several
have spoken to the members of the
board in regard to it, The reason for
| the change from the old method OF
holding two sessions Il day to the one
session, was that it gave the students
more time in which to study and was
not so tiresome or combining. Several
people have made the complaint that
| the students. who We're supposed to
study i'm the afternoon i'm preparation
Tor the recitatiOns next day. gave more
time to athletics and less to study than
was advisable with the result that not
so good Roadway was made as under
the old method. The students are all
opposed to The two-session plan. it goes
without saying. as are also many par
ents of the pupils. who believe that it
is not for the best interests Of the
scholars to be confined i'm the school,
room all day. studying and recitine
when the same amount of work ought
to be accomplished in half that time.
Principal Bisbee has not expressed
himself i'm the matter thus far and IT
is not known what views he holds in
regard to the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

The Pennington Chronicle reports
that about $500 has been subscribed
toward the $3.50 needed to purchase
Pennington where the "Rollo'' books
We're written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
Not to be Trusted.
(WaterVile Mail.)

The man who confesses he has just
recovered from an attack of insanity
would hardly be placed in charge Of the
affairs of a big business concern. Yet that
is the confession the Democrats make
while applying for the management OF the
largest business concern in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

The Central Maine fair people ara
making a grand success of their ven
ture and will evidently succeed in maxi
ing people forget that the Bangor fair
has been given up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

The State championship trap shoot
will be held this year at Portland, Aug
-, the last Saturday Of this month
Since the Portland Gun club won the
State championship last, they defen
it this year on their own grounds as
per the usual agreement. 1t is eX-
pected that many crack shots from
Massachusetts and other New England
States will enter in the open events
which will be given in connection with
the State championship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

For County Commissioner
IRVING r. BRADLEY, Of Vienna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

For Judge Of Probate
GREENLIEF T. STEVENS, Of Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12
For REGISTER of Probate

WALTER A. NEwCOMB, of August;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

For County Attorney
THOMAS LEIGH, of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

For County Treasurer
JAMES E. BLANCHARD, of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

For Clerk OF Courts
CHARLES w. JONES, of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

VI the BUSINESS community in the
Transvaal is the unprincipled conduct
or British Indians, who contenting
! themselves with moderate profits and
the most frugal fare, are proving them
selves most formidable competitors of
the white retail traders. In the legisla-
tive council the 9th Ter day member
moved that the government be request
ed to prevent the influx of all Asiatics
except Chinese laborers-and to re-
strict their tradin e. privileges. Mr..
duncan. the colonial secretary, begged
MIN not to raise the question at the
present juncture. Negotiations were
proceeding with the home government.
ne said, and an expression of opinion
on the part Of the legislative council
would hamper rath her than promote
progress. THE TrAnsvaal government
was anxious to dehi with the matter.
and hoped to get Authority to introduce
ieglslation this session. He pointed out
that the number Iof Asiatics entering
the country was not so large as was
generally supposed. In the last six
months SIS Asiatics( had come In. OF
these 81 had been IN the country be-
fore, while 429 went to johannesburg
and ss to Pretoria. This explanation
was accepted as temporarily satisfact-
DRY. The original motion was dropped.
but an amendment was carried urging
the colonial secretary to press the mat
ter upon the, attention, Of the imperial
authorities with his best energy.
General Andre. the French minister
OF war, met with a series of checks In
the Chamber the other day. NJ. Breton
proposed that the reservists Of the ac-
tive army should be called out for only
nfteen days. instead Of twenty-eight
and that the soldiers OF the territorial
army should no longer be called out at
all. General Andre said that II the
reservists were only to be called out for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

FRANK ]. HAM, of Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-12

FOR Senators
GUSTAVUS A. ROBERTSON. Of Au-
gusta.
GEORGE w. HESELTON, of Gardiner.
FRED l. BROWN, of Readfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
END OF SMALL FRUIT HERE
Blackberry Season Now at its Height
Will Be Short One.

The end of the small fruit season
| is at hand and with regret the grocer
has to make the announcement that
after a few glad weeks of enjoyment,
the season for the small fruit is over
for d year. Like Strawberries, red
raspberries have drifted out of the
market for another year. Only one
berry of size and IuscioUsness to
tempt the eye and the pocketbook re-
mains. This is the king of the middle
season-the regal blackberry. And
the additional cheerful part of it is
that it is homegrown and is being sold
at prices within reach of all. The
season promises to be short for can
ming purposes and those being re
ceived are of Il desirable size and
quality.
liberia peaches are shortly to be
numbered among the past delights of
the opicure. The market is light and
the outlook for more is not very en-
cpUraGiuG. The whole peach family H.
somewhat lacking at present and
what remedy the immediate future
may bring no one is prepared TO state.
For some mysterious reason that
suggests an effort at conspiracy on
the part of some party or parties I'M
known to demand the limit, water
melons are struggling along on the
bolstered price. According to some
authorities. watermelons are not
scarce enough to remain at the pres
ent price much longer. and with the
advent of the month of August there
ought to be no doubt about securing
ones fill of the luscious fruit at rea-
sonablc rates. Rock Island is in the
midst of a melon area, and this should
be a year of great plenty and uneX-
celled flavor. The smaller melons.
cantaloupes. nutmcgs, and the infinite
variety of musk melons from far off
markets have been on sale for some
weeks but they cannot compare in
flavor with the home grown gems
brought in by the farmers from near
by patches.
While this has not been an eXtrava-
gantly generous fruit season the quail
tiles of the local markets have been
good and the demand has kept ahead
of the supply. especially for canning
purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
DIRECTOR HOWE RESIGNS
Seventh Member OF Executive Board
of Mystic Workers.

Considering himself instrumental in
an infraction of the bylaws and con
siitution of the Mystic Workers by
being the seventh person elected to
the supreme board, George Howe. in
order to promote harmony among the
members, resigned his position as
chairman OF the board at the July
meeting of the order. which was held
in Fulton. The constitution of the or
der stipulates that only six persons
may serve on the supreme board. and
Mr.. Howe having been unanimously
elected chairman of the board of di-
rectors at the June session. making
seven members, the laws of the order
were thus violated. unknowingly at the
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
Public Sale of Real Estate.

Among other lands there will be
sold At o'clock Saturday afternoon
July so. 1904, at the east door of the
court house at public auction the fol
lowing described tracts or parcels OF
land: Lot in block /; and lots >
C, :. &. 10 and II. in block 4; and lots
l, .. >. (. and C. in block 8 all in
Highland Park addition TO the city of
Rock Island. for cash in hand TO the
highest and best bidder.
FRANK II. KELLY.
Master in Chanccry.