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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10

Think Of the Serpent in It
Wien Won take whiskcy for cramps. colds
ana 'hllls Sauford's Ginger is 10 times
more Elective and always healthful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
1t You Do Your Own

Shoe repairing. you will find good as
s"rtnent of taps. heels. nails. dement's
and findings at
{. S. YORK'S SHOE STORE.
Los Water St Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
The Leak in Cotton Sta
tistics Is Ferreted Out.
Asst. StatistiCian {. s. Holmes
Dismissed from Service.
He Tells Of His Betrayal Of Trust and
Dealings With Brokers.

Washington. July 9.-As the result
of the investigation by secret service
agents into the charges made by Rich
ard Cheatham. secretary Of the Cotton
Planters Association. that information
had teen given to cotton brokers in
New York by some person or persons
in the bureau of statistics of the de-
partment Of agriculture, Sec. Wilson,
Saturday, made public an official report
in which he states that Edwin S.
Holmes. the associate statistician. has
been guilty of Juggling" the official re-
port.
Victor Olmstead has been appointed
has been appointed associate statisti-
clan of the department of agriculture
to succeed Edwin =. Holmes.
Mr.. Olmstead has for some time past
held the position of chief of the divi
sion of domestic crop reports to the
bureau of statistics and was also for
merly assistant statistician of the de-
partmcnt. He was assistant director
of the censuses of Cuba and the Philip
pines.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
Seaboard Offers Following Very Low
Rates.

Tuscaloosa, Ala.-Summef School for teach
ers. June 18 to July %. y ~
Athens, Ga.-Summer School for teachers.
June q to July q. -.
Richmond; va;eFarmers National Congress
September IL 70 "a. ..-. 4.......
Toronto, ,Can.-International Sunday School
Convention. June 20 to q, 1906.
Asbury Park. N. J.-National Educational
Convention. July to Z, 1905.
Baltimore, Md.-United Society OF Christian
Endeaver. July TO 10. 1895.
Buffalo. n. Y.-Annual Meeting Grand
Lodge, B. P. o. e. July IL TO Is, 1906.
norfolk, Va.-Annual Meeting Whole Sale
Grocers Association. June 10 to 81, 1905.
Niagra Falls. N, Y.-Ancient Arabic Order
OF Misltc Schrlne edmperisl Council. June 20
TO q, 1905. ~
Denver, Col.-International Epworth Lea
que Convention. July 5 TO 8, 1905, and Annual
Meeting Fraternal Order of Eagles. August
IA 10 oath. : =.
Portland, Oregon.-Lewis and Clark Contin-
en- tai Exposition. June TO Oct, Is, 1905.
We specially invite your attention TO the
fact that I'll Of the above mentioned rates are
open TO the public, also that our Summer
Tourist rates are DOW on TO all points with d
nal limit October 81, 1905. ...
For detailed Information apply to any
Agent OF the Seaboard Air Line Ry., or
Fred Geissler, w. e. Christian,
T.P.A.Atlanta, Ga. .A.G.P. A. .AtlantGa.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05

The sale Of ofembroideries still goes on at the
store of l.. w. White. Within the past week
We have received an entirely new stcck Of
embroideries and are Offering better ": 'ues
than ever.
l.. w. White has bought already this sea-
the demand for them continues ss brisk as
ever. Don't iail TO see the bargains he is Of
fering in this liue. '...
II you want fine laces 60 to the store Of L,
w. White to get them. He has great many
beautiful styles and dainty designs. He has
all-over.laces at all prices.
L. W.. White has q very large and desirable
stock Of colored lawns and muslins. Now 10
the time to buy these goods as prices have
been reduced on several lines.
White goods have never been more beautio
lul nor cheaper than they are this season.
You will find all you want In this line ct
White'R ,..
One is reminded by the extreme heat Of the
last few days that II Ia absolutely necessary to
have parasol or sun umbrella. You Will
ind extraordinarily good values In this line
at the store Of l.. w. White. ,.
Sun umbrellas 25, 50, and Is cents. Sl.OO,
$l.2o and Sl.50 at Whites. Call and see them.
L. w. WI ite has just received an entirely
top tr"r with the roller tray suits the ladies
exactly. Any lady going OF on Summer
trip and needing travelling trunk. can get
the very thing she wants at Whites. -
You can buy 9 nice buggy lap robe at the
store OF L. w. White. t...... .,s
Mason's Glsss Fruit Jars are now in season.
You can buy pints, quarts and half gallons at
L. W. White is receiving Fresh Flour every
few days. 1fyou want q barrel OF something
nice, you can get IL from him. Flour is
cheaper than it las been.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
Winthrop College
Scholarship and Extrance
Examination.

THE EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD
l. OF vacant scholarships In Winthrop COL
lege and for the admission OF new students
will be held at the County Court House on
Friday. July 7th, at 9 A. NJ. Applicants must
not be less than fifteen years of age. When
scholarships are vacated after July Z. they
average at this examination provided they
meet the conditions governing the award.
Applicants for scholarships should write to
President ohnson before the examination for
scholarship application blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and free tuition.
The next session will open September 20. 1905.
For further Information and catalogue ad.
dress Pres. D. B. johnson,
Rock Hill, 8. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
Quick and satis-
factory service
Is guaranteed to all who will call on q
SHEHEE g. DEWEY.

Our Coca Cola is better this year than ever
before. Our sales are so gal. ahead of this
time last year. Milford's Drug Store.
For fine f1avoring extracts 60 TO Milford's
Drug Store. He makes them himself.
The finest candy you ever saw for only 10
cents pound at Dsrgan's.
Smoke Speeds Cinco Cigars and keep q
good taste In your mouth for Easter Its only
ten days off.
Glassware at Dargan's in abundance.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
SOUTHERN SCENERY.

SOUIhHhN SCENEhfs
And, full as Southern life is OF matter for
soDg and story, Southern scenery furnishes q
fitting background and worthy setting.
What a land OF lovelipess this is, with all
its various entertainments OF mountain and
river, hill and dale. field and forrest, rushing
brook and babblipg fountain, storm-smil
peak and sea.beat shore-a land worthy. as
"meet nurse for the poetic child" Are these
groves, now vocal With song OF mockingbird
and the red birds silvern note, never 10 be
sung In tunefui plumbers? Are these hil's
song and simple story? Are the sounds ol
rural labor in this Southern land unworthy
to be heard In verse-the ploughboy's whistle
iong aH dawn tones as be- hoes tSs cotoD
the cane or tolls among the rice-felds? Does
nobody Hiss somebody when coming through
the cotton field, and enjoy favors "secret,
snns mas: as spS he PdssSs of Comm nj Tbro1gS the
Rye?" Is there here no trystipg-tree. no
talking oak :" whose sap tingles In all hls
veins 10 see the Southern maiden listening TO
the old, old story?
I have gszed upon your mountains, beauti.
ful as Ben Ledi and sublime as those beheld
from the Valley OF Chamouni. have heard
the roar OF your waterfalls, mightier far than
that which comes down at Lodore. have
third my way through your no mountain fast
nesses, erander in their rugged beauty OF
giddy cliffs and high.posed. topping lcrags
than that in which FitZ-James's gallant grey
lay down and died. have followed the
meanderings Of your mountain streams.
beautiful and clear as that
(which daughter OF three mighty lakes
From Vennachar In silver BREAKS"
With uncovered head have stood In your
groves OF moss .draped live-oaks. majestic in
their beauty and beauteous in their giant
strength as the immemorial elms Of Eng.
land, solemn In their grandeur as catbe.
dral, and awful In their sombre silentness as
q sacred grove of the Druids. But in all those
scenes there was something lacking-some:
thing which the human heart sought and
found not-something which gives to the
natural scenery OF Scotland and Switzerland,
the banks of the Iiber, q beauty and an In
terest not wholly their own. Nature bas
done a. much for Southern scenery az for
the scenery Of Europe; but II remains for
the genius OF man TO do that for tho South
which has been done for Europe to breathe
into her natural scenery some OF his own life
to touch II with the fra Of his Imagination,
to hallow II with human and inspiring asso-
Citations, to battle 1t In
"The light which never was, on sea or land,
The conservation, and the poets dream"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05

See that fine line Of stationery at Speeds
Drug Store.
Rich cut glass and fancy china at Dargan
store In great profusion. II you are needing
wedding present this Is the place.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
Rose 40 white and fair
And fell 80 pure OF crimes.

Here the biographer may occupy his pen
In depitching the lives Of illustrious South
erners, whose names / need not mention for
you have them in your memory bright as
here the philosopher, the political coon omist,
the sociologist may busy themselves with
problems Of life and government more alb
sorbing In interest and more difficult OF 90
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
luton than were ever before offered to a peo.
nile
SOUTHERN LIFE AND MANNERS.

The life and manners OF the South from the
early colonial times to Ghe war OF the ON fed
eracy-where can flner subject be found for
the writer's OF romance and fiction? The
thrilling story OF those early settleme ents has
not yet bt 60 adequately told; and yet within
q few miles OF this spot things were done and
scenes enacted In the struggles between the
pale face and the red man-fght and masss.
ere, IN blood and fire, as worthy to be re-.
counted as the horrors OF Glencoe.
The romance OF the Revolution has not yet
been worthily written; and yet one tale well
told o1love and war in the brave days of old
would DO more to keep alive the patriotic fire
than cycle Of cen ennial celebrations.
And that ante.bell um Southern life, so
beautiful, 80 phtriarchal, with its mingled
stateliness and simplicity who is to preserve
for you the tender grace OF day thatis dead9
to paint for you the picture Of the fine old
Southern gen ntleman. one OF the olden time,
with bis courtesy and urbanity, living q lie OF
simple elegance and warm hospitality, In his
home among the woods and cornnelds Of the
up-country. or in his baronial hall amid the
live oaks OF the coast. And by bis side, biz
wife, the sweet-lipped Southern gentle
woman, stately and bes utiful and gracious,
the mother OF lovely daughte and proud Of
her gallant sons; notable in housekeeping,
and beloved by her humble servants. What
picturesque and varied accessories are pre-
sented for the story OF those days-the mus
ters OF militia, the barbecues the camp
meetings; the corn .shuckings and merry
makings Of the light-hearted negroes-scenes
worthy Of the genius OF Burns, the pen Of
Scott and the pencil OF Hogsrth.
been told and IL 10 we'll that II Is 80, for the
time is not yet. We are still too near those
tragic scenes for literary perspective. The
fsteful events are too recent and real TO be
softened and subdued by the glamour Of ro-
nance, or even TO be faithfully recorded by
the pen OF the historian. The generation who
were the actorn therein must first pass away
before the writer OF history can calmly Judge
Of those momentous events, or the writer's OF
fiction can portray with success the heroes
and heroipes ofthose days OF Joy and sadness,
hope and despair, triumph and failure,
Thus far have regarded the writer's OF prose;
but what themes are here for the poetic
muse. Not for lack of material Ia II that
there is no Southern drama, no Southern
epic, that there is dearth OF Southern son.
net and song. For this Is not
IAN age and CLINE
Barren ofevery glorious theme"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-07-05
WE. sHEHEE. D. DEWEY.
.SHEHEE & DEWEY.
Tonsorial Parlors.

WE HAVE BOUGHT OUT THE SPLEEN.
=" didly equipped Barber shop In the
serve our customers With every comfort and
convenience known to the modern tonsorial
art. We have also elegantly furnished bath
apartments.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-11-02
RIFLE SHOTS REORGAN|zE
CONTINUED from Page ID

same conditions as possible. which on
being scored indicates that it struck
exactly where he thought the preceding
shot should nave struck He thereupon
puts down the first shot as an ''unac-
countable."
While at Seagirt in Auguts, 1905, my
attention was directed to an article by
Mr.. l.. r. Tippins, the English author
ity and author of Modern Rifle Shoot
ing III Peace, War and Sport" He
says:
Now I have a very strong belief
that very few rihemen fully appreciate
the effect of variations in taking the
recoil of the rifle, and the light which
close study of recoil throws on some
unaccounta bles-bullS and misses. &.
When all other probable or possible
ca uses are eliminated there usually re-
mains as the explanation the method
OF taking the recoil of the rifle, and L
am convinced after years of trial and
close watching that this is often the
true exclamation. OF course, with a
heavy rifle and tiny cartridge, recoil
is of small account, but L have now in
view the firing OF high velocity mill
tary rifles and charges up to their ca
pacity.
1T seems to me that the result of
the shot depends, not on the point to
which the barrel is aimed when the
trigger is pulled, but where it pointed
when the bullet left the muZzle. 1t is
quite possible to hold the rifle so I'M
evenly that there will be good deal
of difference between the two >direc-
lions (where the aim is and where the
recoil drives it, 1t is quite
possible to hold a rifle so that the re-
coil centers the rifle to the desired aim,
so that if it be slightly moved off, in
releasing the scar, or even if the aim
be q trifle out, the rifle comes back
to this resting spot and the hit is
good one.
The best holding will not judge
wind. nor make up for want of knowl-
edge Or common sense-it can not do
everything, but it is a most excellent
foundation on which to build sure
result
AS Lieut. Casey well says, and the
experience is common to us all: Time
after time men judge conditions ana
then exclaim as they pull the trigger,
That shot is no good; 1 yanked it away
off to one side Then they are marked
bull proving Mr.. Tippins' contention
that the recon often centers the rifle
back to the desired aim.
Prior to the rife team going from
his Territory to Seagirt, 1 thought that
a way had been discovered to almost
prevent "unaccountable" shots during
good weather conditions, in so far as
any influence the holding of the rife
might have. Through experiments
made in June and July of 1905 to ascer-
tain the cause of unaccountably high
and low shots on the target at 600
yards and 1000 yards, the fact appeared
to be developed that while extreme care
had been taken in the sighting and
holding up to the time of the firing of
the cartridge, the recoil of the rife
caused it to move sufficiently up or
down to throw the ball into the two
ring and at times entirely off the tar
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-11-02
COTTAGE CARPET

and in 4 short time viii be used by
all progressive householders. 1t IS
warranted moth proof. We would like
to show 1t to you. Try it in one room
and later permit Us to use different
patterns on every room in your house.
It is cheap, pretty and serviceable-
Ask for it At the furniture stores Of
]. HoPP & co.
in the Alexander Young Building.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-11-02

ed, consisting of lemonade, ice cream
and cake
In attendance at the celebration was
Mr.. James Mott, brothe of John Mott.
He was at the wedding fifty years ago,
being the best man. The ceremony
took place in New York on West For
tyEighth street, between 10th and
18th Avenues. 1t took place at in
the evening and was just family
affair
The home then was far out in the
| country, New York not having spread
itself all over Manhattan Island The
city was then down near the Post Of
fee, City Hall and Union Square.
Attention was directed to an auto
! mobile whizzing past and an electric
ear. Mr.. Mott said there were no such
means of transportation in vogue the
day the marriage took place in 1855.
There were omnibuses. but that was all.
Mr.. Mott was born in Glasgow IA
years ago. Mrs. Mott, who was Caro-
line Head, was born in Lancashire,
England, 72 years ago. The Motifs
came here in 1864. Mr. Mott has been
identified with the business interests
of the city during his long residence
here. He was chief of the old volun-
teer fire department for two terms, tax
ing office first shortly after arriving
here. He was a member of the Ad-
visory Council during the days of the
Provisional government.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mott have family con-
sisting of six children and IS grand
children. The children are Mrs. Rase-
mann, Mrs Fred Harrison, Mrs Capt.
Haglund Miss Mary \ oft, all Of Homo
lulu; Mrs. James d. Conkling of New
York, and William Mott of San Fran
cisco.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mott celebrated
their golden wedding yesterday after
noon at the family residence on Luna
lilo street, holding a reception from 8
to 6, when they greeted throngs OF
their old-time friends. The premises
were gay with flag decorations and
above the door. in gilt, was the legend
"1855-1905. This was fanked by
American and Hawaiian flags. The
gateway was marked by American and
Hawaiian flags, while strings of bunt-
ing filed the air space between the
street and house. Beneath an awning
in the front yard the Hawaiian gov
eminent band, as special compliment
from Governor Carter, played during
the afternoon.
The reception was held in the parlor,
Mr. and Mrs Mott standing in the
DOW W1nuOW. ne room was nlleO With
chrysanthemums and MALE with here
and there a flag. Mrs. Rasemann and
Mrs. Fred Harrison, their daughters,
received with them.
1t was time for the gathering of
old time friends. and the conversation
began to date back into the CO.'S when
the Motifs came to Honolulu from New
York via the Isthmus. p. c. Jones and
wife found that they were six years
behind the Motifs as 20 date of mar
riage, but forty years ago the two
families lived as neighbors.
Many handsome presents were re-
ceived, comprising articles appropriate
for the occasion. One from a relative
in California was 800 in gold.
On the lanai refreshments were serv-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-11-02
]. HOPP & co

in the Alexander Young Building
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-11-02
HAVE YOU MATING
ON YOUR FLOORS?

If YOU have used it for any length
of time you no doubt feel that mat
ting is not exactly the cleanliest or
healthiest thing you could use. Damp
air often makes the odor of mating
unpleasant. And mating is so widely
used that to have it on your floors
makes them look common. From an
Eastern manufacturer we have secured
a substitute for mating. 1t does no.;
cost much more to put down than mat
ting and makes your rooms look cosy
and comfortable. 1t will wear and look
well longer than mating and unless
Won are very familiar with the goo is
YOU cannot tell it from Brussels car
pet after it is down. All fine carpet
patterns are copied in these goods. 1t
is good for every room of your house.
II is caleI
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-09
THE ARMY cANTEEN.

The various commanders of army de-
parments are making their reports. as
is usual al this time of the year before
the assembling OF congress. to the sec
rotary Of war. And as usual they are
discussing the canteen question. Once
more they are unanimously in favor OF
the restoration Of the canteen. on the
ground that since its adjustment there
has been more intemperance in the
army than ever was before, and that
the evil is constantly increasing.
The opinions Of these experts are
worth considering. They are certainly
of far more value than the judgment OF
those who can have only a theoretical
knowledge Of army conditions. Ii viii
not do to say that the anti-canteen law
has not had a fair trial 1t has. Il a
law cannot be. said TO have had a fair
trial after five or six years of opera
ton, then il would be difficult to de-
scribe what "a fair trial is. And it is
just as certain that tho law is failure.
The only question is as TO whether
or not congress, in the face OF a strong
sentiment in favor of the existing stat
ute, viii have the courage TO repeal it
and restore the canteen. Previous rec
concentrations Of war secretaries have
been ignored. We are told. though. that
Secretary Taft win be specially Insist
ent this year, that he will make out an
unusually strong case. Congress viii
surely be given an opportunity to vote
on the question because early in the
session a bill to restore the canteen will
be introduced.
The matter is one which, in the opin-
ion Of the army experts, affects serious
ly the welfare of the entire establish
ment, The officers believe that 1.-THE
canteen is restored the men will not
rlotously dissipate their pay. The rec
ords Of the army prior to the abolish
ment of the canteen shows abundant
ground for this belief. The story told
of the conversation between the private
and the colonel shows that something
ought to be done.
The private, in a condition of hope
less intoNicatiOn, was riding ON the car
with the colonel. lie didn't have a
nickel with which to pay his fare so
the colonel paid it for him. on their
arrival at the post the colonel said:
Jones, You were paid $3.50 yesterday.
What did you do with the money!" The
reply was: Wei, I spent SIS for whis-
ky and / lost 50 gambling" The colonel
desired 10 know what had become Of
the other so cents. Il reckon" said the
private, that Unjust have spent it fool
ishly."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-09
pElD'S NEW SECRETARY.

Whltelaw Reid, ambassador of the
United States To the court of st. James.
has established a precedent that is, we
believe, entirely new. Mr.. Reid has ap-
pointed one of the younger sons of an
English nobleman as his private secre-
tary. The Young man is the husband OF
the sister Of the Duke of Marlborough,
ana there is a little story connected
with his selection that may not prove
uninterestng.
When the boy was married it became
necessary TO provide for him some po-
sition. He was offered the post OF as
sistant steward Of one of his rich
friends estate, Then his wife discoy-
cred that if he accepted this position
she would be compelled to go in to din
ner behind the stewards wife. Her
naughty soul revolted at such an idea.
and she forthwith made her husband
refuse the place.
Whitelaw Reid was asked to take
care of the young man. He promptly
complied. as stated. While it is some
INNS ~ AAeAhN At4t sui VI a Iuiu WORKING
for the American embassy, we doubt
very much the propriety Of the appoint
ment The secretary, in the first place
win probably do no work that amounts
to anything. He wiz make the merest
bluff at earning his salary. This, how
ever, is not so important, because we
presume Mr.. Reid will pay him out Of
his private purse.
The second objection is more worth
noting. 1t is this. In the course. OF
his seeretaryship this young man may
learn some important diplomatic Sc
crets If he keeps his eyes and his ears
open he is almost sure to do SO. Now.
there is always a possibility, even in
times when the thoughts of ali the
world seem firmly fixed on peace. of a
rupture between the Unised States and
England. It is. we admit. very re-
mote possibility. but it exists and il
should be guarded against
Ambassador Reid is the representa-
tive Of the United States. lie cannot
for moment without resigulng. get
away from his official capacity. At an