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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Johnny on the Spot.

The world has many golden gifts It's
eager to bestow
On enterpriSing mOrtalS who are not too
sly or slow
To stop right up and win their share Of
prizes when they can.
But, oh. the worlds too busy. quite, to
seek the absent man.
And those who mean to do so much next
week or month or year.
Away off in some misty Cline instead OF
now and here,
May some day rouse themselves and find
a score of them have not
AS much true get there as has one
brisk johnny on he-spot."
When shy Miles Standish sought to win
the fair Priscila's hand
BY courtinC her by proxy. t isn't hard to
understands:
The comedy Plymouth maiden said she
really would prefer
John Alden, who possessed the Spunk to
come and speak with her.
That old, oft-quoted piece of fudge which
saws that Absence makes
The heart grow fonder" must be classed
with those absurd mistakes
Which blunt slang-using folks would say
are all hit Of rot"
The chap that wins the lady is the
''Johnny-on-t hc-Spot.
The men who framed our ration fought
against tremendous odds:
They never could have won had they
Dtcn SLOW. WEAK 1T dlltiN CLOGS.
Each mothers son of them seemed glad
to risk lis precious neck:
Wherever duty called him. there it found
him right on deck.
Brave Washington was at the front, his
countrv's course to guide.
With Adams, Franklin. Jefferson and
Hancock Mt his side.
No proxies could have done the work for
that immortal lot
Whose every man was what you'd call
"JOhnnV-On- tEp-Sppt "
In love or war or politics. or whatsoc'e r
you will
The wiser man is not the one to send a
boy to mill;
Oh no. hn takes the grist himself. and,
like A prudent man,
He makes the miller give him back the
best return he can
And genius" properly defined, 50 sages
all declare.
Means being at the proper when" just
at the proper where"
So, Of the r,any varied gifts The gods TO
men allot.
The rarest ones are sure to fall to
Johnny thc-Spot.'
Nixon Waterman in Success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

Saws commissioner Collins Of the
Massachusetts, fish ANA game commits
sion. Their ought to be- money il
raising frogs III Massachusetts, and
think that there are certain places
where the industry may he carried on
prnfitably. Although the commission
has not taken any definite action, the
subject is being considered, because
the demand for this food is growing
The fish commission Of Pennsylvania
il now encouraging frog raising. 1t
distributes free millions of tadpolcS
AZ il does the fry Of fresh water fish.
The farmers take them, and keep them
until the tadpolc has become the full
grown frog. when its legs are shipped
to th, cities The hotel market for
frogs logs as a table dclcacy is flour
ishiuE Ill over the country and the
frog farm is by no means an impoSsi-
hiity nt the near future III New Eng
land. Those who have read that Won
drrful story Of frog raising i'll The
Nrgiuian' may vet see the yarn out
dome Ivy the facts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

II. ,iaSsaway Davis Of West Virginia
got int" deep water when he wrote
about national expenditures III his let
ter of aCC"ptlucc For instance. he
S1l5.oO0 600 when AS Il matter Of fact
the army appropriation for this year is
s1Snoo"oo, Perhaps H. has an idea
that the expenditures NC tn" war De
rartmcut. thns,. frr which it has to ac-
count. arc entirely FIR military pur-
posts. In this H. is greatly mistaken.
tn" secretary of war is officially re-
sI'nSlhl" I'M tile great engineering
work carried ~ by the United States in
tho Improvement II rivers and harhors.
over six hundred such PROJECTS are
L"w under operation. ANA for their sue
cess as We'll Az fnr TIL, administration
If expenditures upon thcm the ScCrc-
tary ot War is Responsible The War
department. IS one Of the great
agencies If the country for preparing
ana making smooth the ways of peace
fnl commerce ~ assuming that all
II" Expenditures ii tile War Depart
n'""t ar' f"r military uses mass Of
statistics hay. hem spread before the
country which II misleading. This
MASS may not he intended to deceive.
but in effect il IT, way il il pnt form
il is misleading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
An Automobile Census.

The Horseless Age, a publication
which. as it's rame suggests, is oeNcteu
to the promotion of the devil wagon
business, has undertaken an automo-
bile census of the United States. With
some registration figures as basis anu
with some guesswork added tC this, the
total is placed at $4,000, or one auto
mobile, say, to every 1000 persons in the
country. Here is a table of the cars
owned in the eight states for which
official registration figures are avail
able, due allowance being made for
those registered by non-residents:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

It'll cavalry. while liie A., Tor Charles
remembered in Maine tautrv. Major
q. Morton of the 6th ll.i' naan married
Morton. it appears, mas OI Journal was
Tor several years and the me, ' OF makins
innocent of any intention On III interest
him out a bigamist. II LIS was in this
Major Morton's many friends ana =, of the
State to know that he WIS one zane at
Manassas s. and nd that he has 81, pee College t
signed for a coarse a -
at WaShington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
@2Qll0yB GOSSIP,
The Hazy Days.

These are the haZy days.
The stubbled slopes are blue.
The leaves are turning brown
Where nuts are dropping through.
The sumac flames beside
The pathway through the woods.
The distant peaks have donneu
Their Sauzy, purple hoods.
The yellow jackets swarm
Around the cider mills
All gold and crimson gleam
The orchards on the mills.
The students hurry forth
In foolish mobs, 10 haze;
Their victims black and blue
These are the haZy days.
The Chicago Record-IIerald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

| These eight states nave less tnan
! one-puarter Of the total population OF
the United States, but it would, OF
the cars owned in the rest of the states
on the basis of relative population,
the very fact that the above eight
states have registration laws, While
the rest Of the states have none, indi-
Gates that in the former the auto
mobile has become such factor in
control Of its use. However. some of
the chief automobile using states are
not included in the above list, as, for
instance. Ohio, Michigan and Pennsyl-
vania.
There is no way Of reaching the eX-
act number of automobiles in the 81
states not included in the table, but
from various sources of information
| the Horseless Age makes the following
estimate:
Maine, 40: New Hampshire, 525:
Vermont. 525; Pennsylvania, $500;
Delaware, -: District of Columbia,
200; South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama. Mississippi and Louisiana
together. about 1000; Texas, $50; Ohio
200; Indiana, 1000: Illinois, 1000;
Michigan. 1900; Wisconsin, 500; Ken
lucky. 200 Tennessee, 200; Missouri
700; Kansas, $50; Nebraska, go; South
Dakota 80; North Dakota, $50;
| Colorado, 30u; Washington. $50; Ore
| gun. $50; California, 1900; Arizona
Arkansas, Idaho. Indian Territory
| Montana. Nevada, New Mexico, Okla
homn. Utah and Wyoming together
300 cars A total of $4,000 in the
| United states in use at this time.
| These figures may be fairly accurate
| for some of the states, but the guess
is 4 wide one for Maine. There are by
no means $50 automobiles in this State
ana We doubt very much if there are
half that number. The number has had
| 4 great increase, this year but there is
| hardly likely to be- similar increase
| in 1908. The high price of the devi
| wagon makes it a luxury for the few
1t is Ilaything in most instances
| and the census just taken shows thai
| the hrrselcss age is no more than il
the gray, uncertain light Of its earliest
dawn. Autos come and go: they
smash ana sputter, fume and brighten
shrek and smell, MAIN and mutilate
hut the good old reliable horse. man
best friend, plods on forever. We
doubt if the h"rscless age ever comes
= We certainly hop" it will never come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

Here's hoping that the Georgia girl
who comes to Bath, next week, to
christen the battleship will have better
luck than the young lady who failed to
smash the hottie of champagne on the
prov of the Connecticut. Or will they
use roses at Bath rather than wine?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Point of View.

a large opal pin adorned his cravat.
Don't YOU know" said Miss Cutting,
that the opal is an unlucky Stone?''
'I-aw-think not" replied Saplcigh. Il
have worn this-aw-pin fob six years.
doncher know"
Well" continued Miss Cutting, IF that
isn't hard luck for the opal don't know
what is"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

The fact that Their Nas a treasury
deficit in August gave the Democrats
d text which they hay" been working
ovcrtin.. THY viii =" very careful to
avoid mentioning that there was Il sur
plus Of almost $6,00o0"o in September
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

This is the prodigy season across the
water The latest prodigy is Rc-7re Lea.
who lives with her parcnt- IN T5-7 road,
] .ondon She is no. drile +i::-e years old
and prattles funr.iv in -t~5e lanruagos.
French Italian and E1CIsh. Within a
few weeks she will teCi' . learn Conan.
Her father is an Accom- 2IisheG linguis--.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Positively Brutal.

Wife-Oh, George, I'm just dying Tor
Some oysters,
IiuShand-rhats too bad. BY the way
what kind of trimming would you IKE on
yUuI caSktt!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
.Dr.Emrnons'

N,'utuIy heEuIdtDf, mas DROUGHT happiness +
hundreds OF anxious women. Longest and mos,
abstipa te irregularities from Zny cause relieved
Immediately. No risk whatsoever. Have never
aad single failure. No pain, danger, or inter
Ference VIII work, Success guaranteed at any
confidential advice free. All letters truthful!
answered: Money letters should be registered
II. j. ". EMN0ES CO., I'm 7zsEnoEtS ~. 00a1oS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Exclaimed.

George" said the young wife. with 4
PARKWAY look in her eyes. do you re
member how | used to Sit in the parIor
when you were making love Cor hours
without speaking"
yes" replied George and, by jinks.
bet that is Why YOU are trying to make up
for the lost words now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

The appeal Of tn" Democratic man
ayers FIR money u carry 81 the
nntinual campaign is nothing else than
a rich bluff. Belmont ana the big trust
ing them All the money they can spend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

Ethel-What would you think II yh'i
knew that yonng DcCoyn" bad danced
win me six times ;It The ball last night!
Mayme-I should think him entitled to =
lot OF praise for his charitable self-dcnial,
my dear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Echo From the Far East,

Little Willie-Say pa. what is this Tie
PASS 50 frequently mentioned in the pa
ucrs"
Pa-It is a pass used by many alleged
actors when they travel, my son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
One OBJECTION.

He'd enjoy Wagner's music but fo
one thing.
She-What is that?
Iie-Its 50 noisy one can't hear 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Naturally.

Drummer-W What is the favorite drink in
this town.
Post ma Stgl-A "StOncfenCc. p1rdncr.
Drummer-Has it any had effects?
l'nStma S1trr-Well, it makes You feel
rather rocky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

The colonel Of a British regiment sta
toned at Portsmouth has revived the OLD
custom of crying down the credit of the
regiment" The drums and flies marched
to different parts of the town and the
drum major at each. read a proclama ion
warning tradesmen that men Of the regi-
ment could not he held responsible for
debts over the value of one days pay.
SaY = cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Before and After.

Few words she said ere they were wed
And he thought he'd a great hnd'
But as his wife-ah, such is NE
She talked him dumb and BIND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
MOTHER AND CHILD

SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver oil made almost as
palatable as milk. 1t is easy
and soothing to the weak
stomach; it checks the ten
denotes of children toward
thinness.
SCOTS Emulsion gives
strength to weak mothers be-
cause it creates healthy flesh
and new blood.
Nursing mothers will find
a special value in SCOTS
Emulsion because it insures
a flow of rich, nourishing
milk for the baby. More and
better than a medicine;
SCOTS Emulsion is a food
Wen send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT y BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

Changing Horses in Midstream.


If it be true that a this critical mo-
ment the car cOntemplatcS appointing a
nincompoop of the blood royal to supreme
command of the Russian armies in Man
chura it only proves afresh the truth of
the classic MAJ kim that the gods first
make mad those whom they have marked
for destruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
No Wonder.

Inkertor-Does your VIII" eyer discour-
age you by laughing AT your efforts?
Pcnnibs-I should say not ~ acc
write Jokes for the comic paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Advance Information,

1Ic-You arc the only girl | ever loved.
She-Ycs, | knew You would say that.
IIc-ITow did you know it?
Sht-Oh, at least dozen different
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
The Proper Thing to Do.

IInUlan3lnOIlS NeNS.J
Now that Massachusetts has apoloSized
to the third secretary of the British en-
haSsy for violating international law.
wouldn't it really be the neat and proper
thing for the third secretary of the Brit
ish embassy to apologize to Massachusetts,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Somewhat Different.

Mrs. Graspit-Mv husband mas a ma 'ii'1
for practicing economy. .
Mrs. Snorpcr-Mint hash l. put ne ~
a ania for preaching IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

The only one of the Maine colleges to
have game, today, is Bowdoin when
plays Its annual game with Harvard at
Cambridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

That great finish in the race for the
American league pennant makes poll
tics Seem pretty tame, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

Maine loses one of its bright weekIies
in the suspension of the Gardiner Inde-
pendent ,w!1,Se subscription list has
been sold to the Repofter-Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

The Democrats are finding out that
forged letters are TIL. bppin"rangs that
Civ. the hardest return bumps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Daily kennebet Journal
ESTABLISHED, 1926.

No notice Whatever will b taken or
unsigned communications.
n. .,ournai cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Oh re-
1ected communications.
Address all comm unieations relating 70
aubscrfptfons and advertisements to
HI-RLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

Friendly Comment.

Girls told me that was one OF your st1ci
remarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
Rival Racers for the Eoie

Boston TranScriDt.)
Mr. Peary is said to he anxious to. be
off to the frozen north in order to escape
the query: well, when YOU hav" found
the pole what are You going to do with
it p He is also reported to be somewhat
concerned lest General Kuropatkin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
All Quiet in Ohio.

Springfield Republican,
The dcadeSt spot in American politics
this year appears to be Ohio. Mclean is
editing, Johnson is mayoring and moth
ing is doing. The Republican plurality
at the niesant nnmnnI is nrnha hlN lal $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Fetchinu Bid for Votes.

(St. Louis Globe DcmocratD
If elected Judge Parker declares that he
will revoke President Roosevclts pension
order. Judge Parker has about the same
solictude for the old soldier that Cleve-
land had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

The mistaken fora dee. cases have
begun and no hunter can exercise too
great care.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

Gardiner will breathe more easily il
it has captured the real fire bug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
'sPortlal1d" White Lead .

There is one sure way to save money in buying wh:.
1eadget pure The covering quality and dsra I1a
CT paint depend wholly upon the purity Of the lead and y
buildings and surely compes repanting much soo you
We know that every pound Of "Portland" White Us"
is absolutely pure, because make it and exnea.
has shown it to better. -<fn ~r
look better and wear longer 6O E&1E<NN
than any other brand. We E1[<eoa1L AND hANESs
will guarantee it to you. (nRT CcTO
rdeaer AAxlAY~~O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
of
Cedar ShingIes
Those that we manufacture
are made in Augusta, Maine,

We thereby giving employment to
citizens Of this city ana Of this country.
we do not sell you shingle that b
pad a tariff to the Dominion n
Canada; if it is not well understood
should be. that the shingles made
the State of Maine, from Maine ceda'
have no superior on this continent
They are better sawed. and NOR
honestly graded, it costs rather NOR
to make them than it does in Canaan
on account Of higher wages, but I'M
is our loss, we sen the shingles az sam
price as the imported are sold FOR. am
are now selling for less than they p
liable to again FOR several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOAT,

zzlS $E945:$f2
~ iEd!Ct!
Arrangement OF irains IA Ess
Juno s, 1904.
Pullman Car Seruca
Pullman Parlor Car between R.n.-
and Caribou on train leaving Csrsss
al $40 A. M and Bangor at 3.S
Pullman Sleeping car between Boro,
and Caribou on train leaving Boston !,
7G1 F. NJ; Augusta. 24s A. NJ; Ban,O.
s.25 A. NJ; and Caribou. 40 P. Y.
TRAINS LEAVE
LEAVE Portland, 1920 T. NJ; Aurr,
II d z. M; Wateryille Ia p "a R,nsS
as 4. M; Arrive MlIinocket at S.i3 Az
Houlton. 8.2S a. NJ; Presque Isle, NM
NJ; Caribou, 1920 p. NJ Fort fsirs.As
1910 A. NJ: Van Buren,. ll@ A..
LEAVE Portland, l255 A. NJ Augur,
go A: M; Waterville, 5.25 A NJ: P,s
eor. 10 A. NJ; Arrive katahdln I'm
Ashl ian 'I i & E. Nj Fort Kent s y Y
Houlton, 1876 p. Nj. Presque Isle suy
NJ; Caribou. 2.4O p. M; Van buren, az
2. M; Lime stone, 335 p M Fort IN,
field. 23O +. II; Dover and Foxcro.t N
A. M; Guiiford. 80 A. NJ; Monson, on
4. NJ Greenvilie, 10. 80 A. NJ; Aineo. ns
LEAVE Portland, n6 A M: Wa.
vile. 135 +. NJ; Dover. S45 p. NJ; N,
Dexter and Newport. Arrive GreenrIs
5.Jd r. "a: kineo. 705 7. NJ: Leave Ba,
gor, as p. NJ; Arrive A!!!..ancka.. spg
Nj: P&tten. 7.05 P. NJ: Houlton. $50 PIN.
Ie.fa u
Al; Fort Fairheld. go T. NJ.
LEAVE Portland. loo P IL; AuCls1
2H p NJ: Watnrville, go = MI HI,
Sor, 400 7 NJ Arrive Dover 655 p u;
Guiiford. Ill r. NJ. Greenville. SIS P. n
TRAINS ARRIVE.
LEAVE-Grecnvllle. $50 A. NJ. DCvr,
$50 A. NJ: Arrive Bangor, 80 A. \;
$40: Augusta ! j +. X.
Leave Fort Fairfield, 6S A. NJ; Cys|
bou. $50 A. NJ; Presque Isle, 657 A. u;
Houlton, $50 A. NJ: Ashland. 61o A. nil
Patten, go A. NJ Millinccket, 1913 A. II
katahdin Iron Works. l0l" 4. M; Arriv,I
Bangor. los P. NJ; Leave Kineo. 80 al
NJ: SGreenvilIe,, i 40 4: NJ; Dover III
vile, go r NJ; Augusta, 3.5J p NJ
LEAVE Van Buren,. 100 A. NJ; CARIBOU
20 M; Pressure Isle. 12;S p NJ: feal
Fairfield. 11.3o A. NJ: Houlton, 2l5 P
Fort Kent, Il % A NJ; Ashland, E5 !
NJ: Kineo, 80 P. Nj; GreenvilIe, lis Il
NJ; Monson, S45 P NJ; Guiford, 800 n
II; Dover and Foxcroft, SO p NJ. AL
P: NJ: Augusta, 1890 T: NJ
LEAVE Van Euren, 315 P. H.: Canh,s
40 p. NJ; Fort Fairfield, tS ? Nj
Presque Isle. 507 P. NJ: Houton. $40 n
NJ; Millnocket, $50 p. II; arrive Ban
gor. 1.30 p NJ; Waterfalls, liz A. Nj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05
For Vice President
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS
Of Indiana.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
Franklin A. Wilson, Bangor.
Waldo Pettengill, Rumford.
Robert Macarthur, Biddeford.
Fred II. Harris, Boothbay Harbor.
Frederick G. kinsman, Augusta.
Joseph B. Peaks, Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

Miss Carrie Carter, Bluehill's famous
fat girl who now tips the scales at $50
pounds, has become sideshow attrac-
ton at this falls fairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

The marriage Of a regular army Off
Ger named Charles Morton at ST Louis,
last week. led the Journal into the
natural mistake Of assuming that the
happy bridegroom was the officer of
thar name detailed with the Maine
National Guard, few years ago, and
who was with the 1st Maine as lieuten-
ana colonel during its service in the
summer Of 1S9S- 1t YES another man
however. Colonel Charles Merton of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-05

Betting odds in New York City are ~
to on Roosevelt.
The cyclone season IS on III 'N'''
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-08-12
TALKS PLAINLY TO TURKEY.
Hay Informs Her American Patience
Is Nearly Exhausted.

Washington, Aug. 1O.-Secretary
Hay today tluntly told Chekib Bey,
the Turkish minister here, that the
patience of the American government
is we'll nigh exhausted. The minister
is expected to communicate this infor-
nation to his home governmnt speedi-
ly. Chekib Bey had no instructions
from the porte when he called at the
state department today. He had seen
the newspaper reports of the state de-
pal tment to Second Minister Leishman's 8
efforts automatically at Constantine
pie by the presence of fleet of Ameri-
can warships in Turkish waters, and he
doubted the reports. Secretary Hay
soon satisefid him on that point, and
the minister returned to his legation
to frame dispatch for the Information
of the Turkish foreign Office.
He did not care to make a statement
himself as to the nature of his inter-
view with Secretary Hay. There ap-
peared to be an impression in the mind
of the Turkish statesman that because
the president of the United States could
not make war without the consent Of
congress, he thereby was estopl ed from
indulging in a demonstration to for
ward his purpose to secure fair treat
ment for the Americans in Turkey
When Chekib Bey left the state depart
ment be evidently was in state of con-
Germ over what he had heard.