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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

Freedom Of speech does not seem to
be particularly popular with some Of
the Women's clubs. A prominent club
woman Of Chicago who boldly declared
that her sisters would do better to de-
vote their energies to prevent the social
evil at home rather than in Utah. finds
that her frankness cost her member
ship. A similar instance Of excessive
zeal in suffering free speech explains,
why Mrs. Mary Couiton of Ogden,
Utah. prominent 6lubwoman Of that
state, has been refused the, privilege of
speaking before the biennial convention
of the National FEDERATION Of women's
Clubs at st. LouiSsthis month. 1t has
been learned lately that. when she was
a member of the Utah legislature she
voted for MFR. Smoot. She Is a Gentle,
and always worked against the Nor
mon church on account of it's poly
gamous doctrines, and. yet this counts
for nothing when her legislative vote is
under discussion. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
The Water District Award.

The Journal publishes elsewhere in
this issue the text of the valuation on
The Augusta Water Company's plant
as retul ned by the Board of Appraisers.
While it is doubtless larger than was
anticipated by many of our citizens,
it is also true that it is less than some
Of them feared it might be. There was
4 wide d scrcpanoy between the claims
of the District commissioners ana Ike
officials of the Water Company as to
what was a fair valuation for the local
plant, and it was to be anticipated
that the appraisers would reach re-
suit somewhere between these cX-
tremes. The appraisers of the Water
vile plant found 1t TO be worth $685.
475.31 The appraisers of the Gardiner
plant returned n valuation of $245,o0J.
The appraisers of the local plant find it
worth s427.135.2O. The hearing has
been full and exhaustive. and both
sides have been ably represented by
counsel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

The announcement of Hon. w. 7.
Haines, that he has decided not to DC
a candidate before the State conven-
ton at Bangor for the gubernatorial
contest, will not come entirely as a
surprise to his friends. From the first
he has conceded that the claims of
locality were against Kennehec. His
friends felt, however. that IL the mem
bers of the party were TO select cam
didate from this county to succeed
Governor Hill. he should be the man.
The very obvious trend Of pubic senti-
ment in favor of Mr.. Cobb of Rock
land, which was SO clearly demon
strated at the recent gathering of rep
resentative Republicans of Maine a.
the Portland convention, has made it
apparent that his candidacy will Ere
vail at the Bangor convention by Il
very large majority. Unquestionably
the withdrawal of Mr.. Haines will be
Of material assistance TO Mr.. Cobb, as
the voters who have followed him were
from the first very generally in favcr
of Mr.. Cobb as a second choice. There
is reason to hope that the final decision
Of the convention VIII be made with
practical uranin1ity. Certainly events
are moving very rapidly in ttat Dire
ton at the present time.
The gentlemen VINO have been mer-
toned in connection with this nominal
ito are all representative Republicans.
and it is to their credit that their cam
didacies have been characterized Icy
courtesy and fairness. There has been
no effort-so far as they have been
discredit their competitors. This is
well. The day of the mud-slinger is
past. The political assassin is out or
JOB. Parties who employ fitupeEa-
tive methods in these days-when an
intelligent public keeps abreast of the
times in current information, and
forms It's own independent Judgments
are liable to find them 2 boomerang.
They invariably help the party against
whom they are directed. AS a prOmi-
nent Republican remarked, in CON-
menting upon the candidates who had
headquarters at the Portland conven-
ton. 1T is all good gubernatorial tim
ber." 1t will be pleasant thing when
the party has finally made choice o.
its candidate to recall the fact that the
l elatiCns between the able gentlemen
whose names have been mentioned in
connection with the nomination have
been most friendly and characterized
by the amenities that should prevail
among gentlemen who share the same
political faith, and have at heart the
success of their party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
E@0lN0u8 gossip
The Blossom.

Only a little shriveled seed
1t might be flower or grass or Weed'
Only box of earth on the edge
OF a narrow, dusty window ledge;
Only a few scant summer Showers
Only a few clear, shining hours
That was all. Yet God could make
out of these for Il sick child's sake,
A blossom wonder as fair and sweet
AS ever broke at an angels feet.
Only a life of barren pain,
Wet with sorrOwful tears OF RAM
Warmed sometimes by WANDERING
CLEAN
OF ioy that seemed but a happy Dream
4 life as common and brown ana pare
AS the box of earth in the window there.
Yet il bore at last the precious doom
OF a perfect soul in a narrow room
pure as the snowy leaves that folo
over the flowers heart of gold.
DIR. Henry Van Dyke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Reflections of a Bachelor.

1t makes a man very lonesome to have
his house full Of his wife's relatives.
1t takes pure innocence not to blush at
things which the sophisticated are
ashamed Of
woman takes as much pride in the
family wash as man does in the family
tree
Often girl thinks she is in the throes
of great romance when it is only acute
indigestion.
girl has whether she is glad to see you
or is hiding the fact that she has cramps.
New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

Anyway, the st. Louis fair is more
nearly ready for the people than any of
our previous great expeditions. The
officials have had a gigantic task and
have been handicapped by the ira
ditional backwardness of exhibitors
The fair has a most suspicious begin
ming now its proof lies in its power to
attract the multitude of visitors that
are hoped for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

1t may ba that there is something i'll
this new theory that electricity is Il
stimulant and intoxicant with posi-
biIIties even excelling those Of whiskey.
IL there is. the most remarkable thing
about it is that the discovery was not
made long ago. Almost everything has
been claimed for electricity by the
scientists, and yet even those scientists
living in prohibition states do not seem
to have hit upon this interesting and
important phase OF its power. The
discovery will simplify matters along
some lines and complicate them along
others, as any man can understand. If
n trolley ride Is to be made more re-
freshing than a glass of beer, and IL
houses can be wired for stimulating
and intoxicating Shocks. what will be-
come of the saloon business in license
states? And In our own State will it be
necessary to amend the constitution so
that the use of electricity shall be for
hidden within our borders2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
4 REPUBLICAN -
a-a-- 3W
~ .--v- s-~-z-
CONvEN
VIII BE fteto IN
CITY HALL, BANGOR,
Wed, JUNE 29, 1904.
at 100 O'clock, p. M.

for the purpose Of nominating candidate
for Governor to be supported at the Sep
TENDER Election, and for the transaction
OF such other business as may properly
come before il.
The basis OF representation will be as
follows: Each City, Town and Plantation
will be entitled to one delegate; and for
each rs votes cast for the Republican can
didate for Governor in 1902, an additional
delegate; and for a fraction OF 40 votes in
excess Of IS votes. further additional
delegate. Vacancies in the delegation of
any City, Town or Plantation can only be
filled by residents of the County in which
the vacancies exist.
The State Committee will be in session
in the reception room of the Hall at 1870
o'clock Z. NJ. on the day Of the Conven-
ton, for the purpose of receiving the
credentials of delegates. Delegates. in
order to be eligible to participate in the
Convention, must be elected subsequent to
the date of the call for this Convention.
All electors of Maine, without regard to
past political affiliations. who believe in
the principles of the Republican Party,
and endorse its policies. are cordially in
vited to unite under this call in electing
delegates to this Convention.
Per Order, Republican State Committee,
T. NJ. SIMPSON. Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Bangor. April 18th. 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
HYMN of the Nest.

written by Edmund G. Stedman and
sung at the opening of the st. Louis Ex-
position. April 30. 19O4)
o Thou whose glorious orbs on high
Engird the earth with splendor round,
From out thy secret place draw nigh
The courts and temples of this ground;
Eternal Light
FIJI with Thy might
Thoca domes that in Thy purpose grew
And lift nations heart anew.
In-mine Thou each pathway here.
To show TIE marvels God hath wrought
Since first Tay peoples chief and seer
Looked I'D with that pathetic thought,
Bale Time unroll
The fateful scroll
And empira unto Freedom gave
From cleudland height to tropic wave
Poured through the gateways of the
The mighty rivers join their tide.
Ard on the wings Of morn sent forth
Their misis the far-off peaks divide
Bv Thee unSealed.
The mountains yield
Ores that the wealth of Ophir shame.
And gems enwrought of seven-hued
flame.
10. through what years the soil hath lain
At thine own time to give Increase
The greater and the lesser grain.
The ripening boil. the myriad fleece!
Thy creatures Craze
Appointed ways;
League after league across the land
The ceaseless herds obey thy hand.
Thou. whose high archways shine most
clear
Above the plenteOus western plain,
Thine ancient tribes from round the
sphere
To breathe its quickenng air are fain;
And smiles the sun
To see made one
Their brood throughout Earth's green
est space.
Land of the new and lOrdlier racei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

The Boston Journal makes the timely
comment that it is highly appropriate
publican times should start a fair held
In honor of Il purchase that added 50
much and so valuable territory to the
United States. The bitterly criticized
Expansion of it's day is now looked
back upon as one of the things that
could not have happened otherwise
than II did. The lesson is Obvious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

that the shifting Of $4,000, 600 to pay ioi
the Panama canal property passed uh-
noticed as far as banks and markets
were concerned, except for perfume
tory announcement in the regular
course Of the treasury's routine pusi-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
An Educated Echo.

An ordinary echo is curious thing; but
according to the statements OF French
man at watering place In the Pyrenees,
one echo on the Franco Spanish frontier
is so far from ordinary that II must nave
started in America
las soon as you have spoken said the
Frenchman who had secured an audience
of wide-eyed tourists. you hear distlnct-
~ to nrepcipice. and as soon as it
has passed the frontier it assumes the
Spa nish tongue, Put yes have heard 1t
often. Youths Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Boston Stock Mar (.
New York Produce Market.

New. Yor3 May 3.
FIIOUR-Receipts. 22.S82; ex ,orts. GIT;
sales. 400: inactive and featu, eless.
WHEAT-Receipts, 5000: exp ports, 4123;
sales: $500 900 futures; spot barely steady:
100 b afioat; No. 1 northern Duluth,
9Sh + b afioat; No. 1 hard Manitoba,
nominal b afloat.
CORN-Receipts. 5375: sales. 1900 fu-
lures; spot firm; No Q. 81 ele 'ator and
55ih b afioat; No. 2 yellow, F! 7s; No. 2
white, 56ta
mixed 26132 pounds. 45@46.
BEEF-Steady.
LARD-Steady; refined dull.
PORK-Easy; mess, 13.00f113.75
BUTTER-Firm: receipts. 1917; extra
fresh creamery, 2iG2f1a; state dairy, COM
mon to choice, 144S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

EGGS-Barely steady: receipts. 2i,36f;
state and Penna. nearby average finest,
POTATOES-Steady.
sUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining, Q GIG
Mr-32: refined steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

A most unusual honor was given that
noble woman. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe,
in Boston. yesterday, when the Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution dedicated a
beautiful bronze memorial tablet in the
music room of the Public Library to
the seven patriotic song writer's OF
America. Those who were thus hon
ored are William Billings, the father OF
American psalmody; Oliver Holden, the
author of "Coronation;" John Howard
Payne. who wrote Home, Sweet
Home;" Samuel Francis Smith. who
wrote America; Francis Scott Key
author of The Star Spangled Banner;
George Frederick Root, who wrote
THE Battle Cry of Freedom" and
Julia Ward Howe, author of the
Battle Hymn of the Republic" and
the only living member of the group.
The Boston Herald explains there is =
very excellent Public Library rule for
bidding the use of the name of living
person on any memorial erected in that
institution. But the circumstances of
this case appear to have been deemed
of such a character as to warrant the
breaking of the rule for once. Certain
ly no tablet bearing the names of our
patriotic song writer's would be CON-
plete without the name of Mrs. Howe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

The Biddeford Journal suggests That
if the sardine packers are unable to get
supply of herring, the packers should
substitute alewives. OF course this
would be deception. but Maine sardines
are SO far in the deception business
that another step wouldn't count for
much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Harry Was Experienced.

IAN abstract noun" and the teacher
of the juvenile grammar class, lis the
name of something you can think of but
cannot touch: Now, Harry. can you give
an eXample?'
Yes. ma am; a red-hot poker" prompt
~ answered the boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Alas, Poor fido!

"Oh. John" sobbed the young wife, II
baked some cakes today, and that
wretched little Fido has eaten them all.
We'll" replied the heartless husband,
I'm glad the little brute's dead. l never
did like that dog, anyway"
-Philadelphia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

If there is anything more confusing
than the war rumors from the banks of
the Yalu it Is the difference in time
which allows US to know all about the
tights there before they occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Maternal Faith.

81 always knew you did Josh an injus-
tice," said Mrs. COrntOssel. Some of the
folks that was to town said he told EN-
he was on the water wagon now"
That's good news
'Of course it is. 1t shows the boy amt
afraid of work. If he can't find anything
else to do, nell drive a sprinkling cart
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
In okio.

First Jap-It strikes me that the bear is
an Inappropriate emblem for Russia.
Second Jap-''Why?"
First Jap-Well, considering the way
they've been handling their boats l think
they ought to substitute the lobster.
Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
MotherIy Esteem.

$50 your son Josh decided not to take
the advice of that lawyer. who told him
he was not likely to attain honors in the
legal profession"
"Yes, " said Mrs. CorntOssel. You see
Josh is right smart. He saw right away
that the lawyer was afraid of competi-
tion one O. these days an was tryin' to
stave him off,
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
New York Cotton Market.

-. New York. May s.
Spot closed quiet. 10 points lower. Mid
ding uplands. 1885; do. gulf, 1880 Sales,
61S bales.
galveston steady. 13s; Charleston nom
inai.-; Memphis quiet. 1885: New Or
Iean4 quiet, 1855: Mobile nominal, 1895;
Savannah easy. 1885.
ConsOlidat ed-Net receipts for four days
2, 2l2. Exports to Great Britain. 20 249; to
France, =; to the continent, $50 Stock,
354, $751;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

The first pair of honeymooners to ar
rive at the St. Louis exposition hailed
from Boston. The groom was ~ and
the blushing bride AZ, and they didn't
really dare to wait until later in the
season to see the sights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Not Impressive.

"A justice court marriage doesn't seem
like marriage at all
MOP"
No; it's just like n lawsuit, and you
have the feeling all the time that an APP
peal lies to a higher court whenever you
get dissatisfied with the verdict"
Chicago Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Before That.

The wife (bitterly)-Our married life
has been long series of battles, begin
ming with our wedding day.
The husband-Indeed, there was an en-
Gaeement before that.
Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Her WAY.

(By All Sorts Ain Bobby Burns.)
Wi lightsome heart pu'd a rose,
Flu sweet upon its thorny tree,
And my fause Dream Girl took my rose
But. ah. she left the bill wi me.
WI lightsome heart i pud a rose
That set me down a peg.
And sac was left the bill wi me
And sac was pu'd my leg.
Chicago Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Must Have Been Thin.

II lost one Of my best boarders last
week." said Mrs. Hashem.
Perhaps" suggested Mrs. Feedwell:
''he accidentally fell into the water pipe.
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago. May 3.
CATTLE-Receipts. 5000; good to prime
steers. 510Il5.60.
HOGS-Receipts. 1900; good to choice
heavy. 475fI4.S5; bulk of sales 46yd475
SHEEP-Receipts, 1900. good to choice
wethers, 47505.4O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

ESTABLISHED, 1s2s.

No notice whatsoever will Be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
3ected communications.
Address all communication relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. PubHshers,
Augusta, Maine. ..--o = d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
CHICAGO Produce Market.

Boston. May O.
Active covering Of short sales following
a sudden decline In wheat prices, today.
caused a quick recovery, the market clos
ing strong with July Nc. higher than yes
terday's final quotations. Corn is I'M
changed; oats show a decline Of &c, and
provisions IN to 30c.
The leading futures clOged az follows:
WIIEAT-No. 2 May. 50: July old. So. 4:
July new, S4lz; Sept. old. 81; Sept. new,
coRN-No. May. 45A: July. H7s@4s;
6AiTs-No. May. 4oA; July, sss4; Sept.
MESS PoRK-May. I10; July, nL7sG;
GARp~May. s47h; July. esg3h: Sept.
SHORT R1Bs-May. els; July, ei2H;
Sept. G571z
Cash quotations were as follows
FLOUR-Quiet and steady.
WIIEAT-No. 2 spring, SSGIS2; No. g.
S3M92; No. red, 1O0d6102
CORNING. 2. Az: No. yellow. 81
OATS-No. 2, 4O1zM4024; No. white,
A; No. 3 white. 4lM43.
RYE-No. 2. 70.
BARLEY-Good feeding 39N2GE.
MALTING-Fajr to choice, 4JIJ5.
FLAX SEEDING /, 1G1; No i north
western. 1881.
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime, 292h.
MESS PORK--11 5Oe1Il 62lk.
LARD-6.47izsf1.5O
SHORT RIBS. sIDEs-Loose. G0o0
sHoRT CLEAR sIDEs-Boxed, e.5o0
WHIsKEY-18.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
Two of a Kind.

Lady Ito applicant)-Yes. l need a good
cook How old are you?
lancashire, mum. an it's nayther av
us ASH see forty agin.
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Bangor. April 18th. 1904.

AS far as Industrial disturbances go,
1t is the most peaceful first of May for
years; and that is something to be very
thankful for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

Camden will enjoy, this evening" Il
drama by its talented local author'
Gilbert Patten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

The "R" months are gone and the
oyster breathes 4 sigh of relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

The rise of this nation in the scale of
financial POWER is indica ted by The fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
New York Money Market.

New York, May 8.
Money on call closed very easy at 10
~ per cent
Prime mercantile paper 324@4k per cent.
Sterling-exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bills at 4.S695 for de-
mand. and at 4.S4S5@4.S4sO for 60 days.
Posted rates 4.S6 and ass.
Commercial bills 4.S4ss1A.
Bar silver SAY
Mexican dollars 431h.
Government bonds weak.
PailrooI bnpdc irrapuI.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
SCOTS EMULSION

makes pale, thin children fat
and chubby. Overcomes
wasting tendencies and brings
back rosy cheeks and bright
eyes.
It's surprising how quickly
children respond to SCOTS
Emulsion. 1t contains just
the element of nourishment
their little bodies need. They
thrive on it.
Even a few drops in the
baby's bottle have a notice
able effect for good. Nothing
better than SCOTS Emulsion
for growing children.
Wen send you sample free upon request
SCOTT s BOVINE. 4os PeaA Street. New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by the Federal Stock
ana Grain Co.; Office, Opera House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

Now comes the award in the Augusta
water case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-04

1t is curious fact that out Of lone
list of merchants who were doing bust
ness in Brunswick so years ago, none
are alive now except A. V. Metcalf and
Ira P. Booker, who at that time We're in
partnership. The latter is now the
treasurer of Bowdoin College.
The Greeley tribune., 1904-10-26
Carpets, Rugs and Draperies


One lot of Granite Carpets, full 36 inches wide
tle yrri' ..............,. <Oc
Extra quality Union Ingram Carpets, soc val
ues, sale price the yard. d..,........... 81 &c
Strictly all wool, 36 inches wide Ingram, 65c
Very best all wool Ingram carpets made, good
selection of patterns, special price 671ac
All wool Velvet carpets. Sl.25 values sale
Smiths Administer Carpets, Sl.35 quality, your
choice of the lot at per yard 10
Savonere, this is exceptional value at Sl75
but to have something extraordinary we
price them at per yard. .............s .3j
All Rugs Specially Priced During
This Sale
Special Inducements in Curtains
and Draperies.
Blankets and Bedding.
Our No. 800 Cotton Blankets. per pair 45c
No. 204 Cotton Blanket. et..................75
No. 3O6 Cotton Blanket et................S5 S5c
Extra heavy Notified Cotton Blankets, about