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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

II is said that eighteen new varieties
Of W eeds have appeared on the farms OF
the United States i'll recent years.
These weeds are due to the proGl ess Of
civilization. They come in with our
Imports. Chicken weed yarroW,
pursaline. dandelions and others came
from ireland. The white daisy has
gone West and chicory has already
spread over New England. There are
now six hundred species of weeds in the
United StateS-nOr were they intro
duced here BY the Indians. Among
our weeds are weeds which came from
a factory where old rubber shoes are
made Over-the seeds coming from the
lining of the old rubbers gathered from
all ,arts of the world. The Kennebec
valley is infested with what is called
the King Devil weed. Weeds are per-
siStent and spread rapidly. The hook
weed will ruin an acre of grass in Two
years. The common practice of throw
ing out garden refuse is responsible
for the spread of many weeds. At
Wolfboro, New Hampshire. one of the
"vetches" has appeared. Impure grass
seed spreads weeds. One of the
mustards. Il common weed in Asia
Minor. is Il pest OF Names newly
ploughed clover fields. The alysSum is
another pest OF our clover fields. One
OF tho worst rests is -'doddar" which
twineS around clover and decreases the
crop. The ragged robin makes I,
pretty bouquet but it is q nuisance of
New England hay fields. \ little plant
rescrr bling the dandelion with yellow
flowers. has, flowers Ar inch across.
They do mich harm. More than
tNenty species of Centaurius have APP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

The Faith Times is making an appeal
tor lower INSURANCE rates i'll the ship
ping CITY, Says the Times: Years
ago when Baths service for fire nrptec-
ton did not equal by - per cent. its
present efficiency the rate OF Insurance
was lower than II is now. Iehi alter
year we. have gone on increasing our
aprropriat tons for fire protection and
ear after year The insurance rates
have advanced. 1t sounds simply
ridiculous but is none the less TACT
that when We had Il smaller police de-
partment. no fire alarm system. no
chemical wagon constantly on duty. no
water works system. fewer telephones
and more wooden buildings. that our
insurance rates we've less than they are
now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Jan. II.
Sp"! closed quiet Midd!nng upIlIIs.
-, d". gnll : ~. Sales, ~ bales.
iait"Ston, steady. Ii; Charleston
tirm, -; Memphis steady. Z. New or
i"htS firm. /; Mobile steady. I, Savannah
steady.
Consolidated Net receipts for four days
g.; ~
Franc. II III; to the continent. J9>SS.
Si,r.k
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
New York Money Market.

New DIX. Jan. Il.
Prime mercantile paper N!ii. per c"ut
Sterling cAcilanG" ii!mcr after decline;
~, .3,"f4.$..63 ior demand and at iSy.Jtt
$3.50 tor 50 days.
Posted rates 49, .mG and 1885,.
Commercial bills Isis.
i;.r silver T';
Mexican dollars ~.
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds steady.
Money on call steady at l[.M.: last loan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

reared as seed pests in New England IN
the last ten years. Connecticut has a
new variety of thistle. PloughinS ana
sailing the land give the weeds nus.
Weeds are a result of civilization as
are many of the current vices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
Mo jnducement.

Come wild me pard said the hobo
from Texas "an' I'll show NouS,. s,inc-
thin as II make You're mouth water?
''\Ut emmy Tor me. wcred the Ken
tUcky member of the fraternity. Emmy
ting w"t nd make me mouth water nd
lauterlize NE tongue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
Afraid to Risk 1t.

Kind T.adv-Would YOU like a chance tt
MAKE Il dollar?
the HobO-NOt m. ma am. NJ
br1Idl,icr took cr chance like dat onct an
got tree years for count"rittin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
LIGHT AND AIRY.
His Busy Season.

The Drummer--Well how's business?
The Druggist-BnominS.
The Drunmer-Thtt good. Reducing
your stock rapidly. eh?
The Druggist-Sure thing:
The Drummer--What articles seem to
have the call nowadays?
The Observation-Disclosures and calendars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

ESTABLISHED, 1926.

No 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, 1905-01-18
Then ara Now.

She's a gay and giddy spubrette,
Twas back in 81 We first mette;
She was twenty that day.
And we'll. strang 10 say.
Her age is hut Onc-Scorc Years yette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
Unsatisfactory.

Goodwin vou ever lear our minis
ter the Rev Mr.. Thirdieigh:
i'ec!iham-CnrC TO my sorrow.
t,nodwin-Why. what 90 you mean?
Peckham-He officiatcd at my wedding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

Chicago, Jan. Il.
Increased shipments from Argentina
had a d"hilitating effect on efforts to adj
vance the price of wheat here. TODAY.
Al he close wheat for May delivery was
OF isNh:4 cent. Oats are up 1aG,l. cent
Corn and provisions are practically I'm.
changed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
Chicago Cattle Market.

Chicago. Jan. Il.
'N'TIE- Receipts. .ts"; sood 10 prime
steers. .,t.,Nt,; -
HOGS Rcccipt$ i.,nr: mixed ana
butchers. l. tao |. 10
SHEEP Receipts. 1900; good to chuic,
Tiers .y,-tftLtn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
Old, Old Story.

Gyer-Puor Green, | hear he came 70 4
bad crd.
Myer-Indecd'
Gv.r-Yes: in a moiD.n. OF fnrSctfulnesS
he tried to pass behind mule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
As Defined.

Little Willie-Say. la. what is fatal
list"
PA fatalist my son, is man who
refuses to buy Il Icund-lrip ticket when
he goes to the races
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
AUGUSTA, WINTHROP
4 GARDINER RAIL WAY
Time Table in Effect January 1st, 100:


Cars leave Augusta for IIalloweu and
Hardiner, daily every halfhour on TIL
hour and half-houT, from . A. VI 10 h
PM. For IIallowcll only at Ii T.. NJ "
Flrst car Sunday, \. N;
Cars leave Augusta FIR Winthrop week
days SO 80 '-.u lo.5o. 10. lii. I'D
40. $50, 40 100 $50 T. N Saiur.
day onlyD Sunday timc:-s.,O. 1854, I.1
80. 40, 80, 1870.
Cars leave Augusta for Togus week
mcnCinG at II leave every half hnnr IA.
s j, NJ. th"n Al 900 and 1901. Standby
timc:-tars leave every hour OH the hour.
from A. Al. to ~ j.. NJ
Cars leave Gardiner FOR Augusta daily
where connections an" made for tie Y y.
throp and TogIs lines every nair htf
from g.! A. N. to 9.l5 +. ". . i 7 u ~
Hallur ell only. lo.I5 =. NJ tor Hailna.a
cars leave Winthrop for Au-us.a wcel
day 40. %, a. u -. :! -, - -. @.A
80. $50 $50. "-n Saturday NIGHTS onIyl
cars leave Tugus for Augusta vess
lays: 60" 80. $50, go ~ ~ tnmme7'
ing at ll.1 leave clcrv Nam hrur TIL Sd
hourly on the hllf hour from $50 A. NJ. %
1890 T. NJ
Cars leave I!allow"il for Gardner {
minutes before and u nriu't.,s ait r,g r
hour from ! :. \. NJ. to lo.2- l., NJ rms
car Sunday s.a3 4 NJ
Cars leave lIall"W"V for Augusta
minutes PAST and - minutes before ev'lY
hour from 6HN 4. NJ. ~ l":S T.. n. exec
i0tN l.. II. FIRST car SUNDAY SIS \. NJ
Train connections 1.n y. ~ cal
from Winthrop and 6r 4. NJ ear ron
ToGuS connects at Alclls;a with carry y
G. trains East aud West The u a. n
s-H from Augusta cnur"";s ~ WInthr'
with trains East aud West Tho lh.r' a,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

The average of births in London is
II 40 a month 1t is computed that a
single months births Of male babies
would nearly suffice to replace III" men
lost by England on the Bo-r batt!chclds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
RAILROADS AND STEAMgn.,.
Nl .IIEZgK|glII!iR
IN Effect Oct. 10, 1904.
Passenger trains leave AuRus,.
lows: ~ u.
TSAJrz

THROUGH TRAINS
GOING WEST-23z A. M. daily 49,,
Hon1ay Tor Portland and Il, sj1n:
=; =. NJ; Tor Lewiston. FarminE-on ~
!ips. Rangeley. I,Ockiand, Portland gu
ION. BrldStnn. Montreal md CJ,,ri,11. H e.
a. Nd. for Bruins wick. Lewiston. t..,,,,.4i
ION, Philips. Carrabasset. portI'.g
Portland, Boston, n Conway. F 49,
GGa ad,.a. Gorham. y. H.. Berlin $sS''
CoieDiook and Becch.r FANS. \ IA B
local 10 Portland; ; 10 T. NJ ietr,y.t =.
brunswick, Portland, Boston. CO.. II
toc ia n. Portland, Lewiston, cn..t.
iBlnston, No. Conway. ami Bartlctt''
~, ior 80. Gardner; los z II I'LL.
pull'nan) every night for Le"isf15 iT.,s9
Portland and Boston E',2
GOING CASTLES A. M fr;ys,
PRESS for SkowheEan, Bangor J'er u
Dor, II stephen. (CalaisI. ST John I'M I'M
FAX and ArC"stook County and T." u'it+'
ington co. r. r.; Sunday nornirp, " s-'..
East does not connect tor Show h.garH
last, toXcroft, or beyond Eangt,r e',tAt'
NJ. for Watervill". Foxcroft aId e9 ~, Z
go A. M. for Watervillc. r, liast So
hegan' Bangor AID Burkspo,t. -
p NJ. WaterviIle Foxcroft, Rantor ~
Town, Patton. Hou!ton ana Car,hon' " "
3. & A. r. r, EanccHoro. ST 81. "a
CaiIis), Hoult0n, Woodstoru s.
and Halifax and to Lewiston Via Ost,a.,
ard Winthrop: go +. Nj. cXpreNs NV "a
Z. r., Old Town. Greenvillr. 3lg . =
Ior Whterv!lle. Oaklana, North tr.c-
Bingham, SkownoG gan, Belfast. FoTcrs.,7
GreenTille, Bangor Old Town and u,,,,
~amkeag; 100 J. NJ, for Watervjn. '''''
NDAYS-Going W4st. :. q.
Portland, Boston: as a, NJ. 70 o q p p; f.
Tor Brunswick, Bdtn. Portland and p,
ton. Going east. i1..o A. NJ. CnigbS g. o.
gor. 9.l5 A. NJ. for WatervIile. Skowh.,,.
and Bangor: 2 70 ?. NJ, Bangor ''''''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

Stlrks. with Il claim of - below. sun
day morning. held the record up 10 the
hour OF going to press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

The first committee hearing of the
legislative session. this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
New York FIorida Special"

The best. costs the same Atlantic
Coast Line, 29S Washington ST.. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

The village grocery store philosopher
who ,rsues that the North pole Is
NOV ing Soutnward and the Gulf stream
going farther out to sea. gets Il respect
full hearing. these days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
ACtOMMODATION TRaINs
AOGIISCA 70 2CI-II Z. pIr.

Through tickets to California and N
points south and West may he had o, s
H.. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, IA,
Only once n Augusta selling via "
routes and checking baggage frss q, ~.
pense.
GEO. r. EVANS. V. p. 4 Gen Ma,
+. Z. BOOTHBY. G. p. 4 T. A
Portland NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
CONSUMPTION

Hope, fresh air, rest and
SCOTS Emulsion are the
greatest remedies for con-
sumption. SCOTS Emulsion
will always bring comfort and
relief - often cure. SCOTS
Emulsion does for the con-
sumptive what medicine alone
cannot do. It's the nourish-
ment in it that takes the pa
tient in long strides toward
health.
Well send you ! sample free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4os Pearl Street. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

In the nature OF things only one of
tie senatorial candidates could be sent
to Washington, d. c.. but in this case
the defeated candidate gets the UNI
usual distinction of being returned t"
Washington, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
What Shall We
Have for Dessert?

This is an important daily question. Let
Us answer it to-day. Try
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

dairics. 1Nm2t.
EGGS steady: ~ market case ire Iuo-
cd, IA; i:lst$, =; Tine Iir>ts. -. extras.
81
CHEESE Steady; 1lan2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by J. J. QuinIan G. Co.;
Office. Cony House, Augusta. Maine
Tel. 227. Mgr. o. 3. Peckham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

hour of going to press.
The village grocery store philosopher
who :rSues that the North pole is
NOV ing soutnward and the Gulf stream
going farther out to sea. gets Il respect
full hearing. these days.
In the nature OF things only one of
tie senatorial candidates could be sent
to Washington. d. c.. but in this case
the defeated candidate gets the un-
us,l;l distinction of being returned t"
Washington, Me.
The Portland Express pays the
Democratic members in the Legislature
the high compliment Of believing that
if there had been any danger of Mr..
Staples election to the United States
senate some OF them would have joined
the Republicans in voting for Senator
Hale.
THIS proposition of the Cumberland
sheriff to start a library of good books
at the Jail is to be commended. and it
is to be hoped his appeal in that direc-
ton will meet with Il generous re-
snonse. \ Portland editor is tempted
umes should be copies of the cOnstitu-
ton and Re>i Statutes of Maine.
A "hoWlinS success is Il common Oc-
currenCe but ii WAS a squelling success
in Lewiston. the cth.r night. when an
audience Which filled the Empire
theatr" enjoyed the sOul-elevating
spectacle of a small boy trying to
catch young pig in a pen built upon
the stage.
The report of vital statistics Cor 1904
show; ii balance upon the right sid" in
both Norway and Paris. In the former
town there were 60 births and AZ
deaths. In Paris the margin was less
generous. as there were 81 births and "a
deaths.
4 case of deliberate canine suicide is
reported from Westbrook. The dog
was standing on the track near stroud
water street as Il train WAS apprOarh-
ing and Il young man who saw him did
his utmost by ceiling and WhiStling 10
attract his attention. But all to no
avail and the dog persisted i'll standing
still facing the comm" train. until
struck Ey the engine and killed.
There were Il prisoners in the county
jail at Houlton at the beginning OF the
year 1900.
Some aG0 men in Sanford and Bidt1e-
| ford who paid II slick stranger 81 each
for Il suit Of clothes to be made and de-
livercd later. are saying things which
| would fail harshly upon the ears of the
stranger and which he has not fingered
The Faith Times is making an appeal
! to- lower Insurance rates i'll the Ship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

Some aG0 men in Sanford and Bid'1e-
ford who paid a slick stranger 81 each
for !, suit Of clothes to be made and de-
livercd later. are saying things which
would fail harshly upon the ears of the
stranger and which he has not fingered
to hear. H"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

There were T. prisoners in the county
year 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-18

The report of vital statistics Cor 1904
show; Il balance uron the right side in
both Norway and Paris. In the former
town there We're 60 births and AZ
deaths. In Paris the margin was less
generous, as there were % births and "a
deaths.
The evening world., 1905-09-27

In III own times we have IS examples of successful u-uness Johann
foch' Carlton, TIT Brooklyn biganist, and the notorious DR. Witzhon.
or these winners of women could by any stretching Of artistic canons
be included within the pale of good-ooking men. What women admire
IN the game that they can afford to be merry" That alone is the secret
of their power.
Many men do OF seem to realize that winning a woman is al art If
hot an exact science. 1t may not be very relevant to remark Just hers
ma; discovered a man with a now method the other day. But for the
cement OIL lis less accomplished brothers am going to describe it.
u "a upon TIL renewal Of an acquaintance with q girl with whom a
previous sentimental passage had ended in a draw, neither PRINCIPAL hay.
ing any feeling for the other, except a profound respect for the hnesss
displayed.
IN all my hte'" said the man. IL have met JUS: two women absolutely
devoid Of feeling You are one of them"
This remark is always calculated to make the lav endeavor IN nr,r.
that she has feeling.
lou are the only woman know that does not attract me in the
ieas| ne continued And so o N through 4 series of carefully graded m
SuHs that wound up in a request for Just a platontc kiss"
NOV this "as simply following up the idea that If you max a woman
ouD' ne power to please, and then gradually reassure her. h will be
IA more grateful to you than IL you had fed her hot air III along
Handsome men re generally too selfcentred to give sufficient +bor,,.
to The at OF winning 4 woman, and that is why they are sc often distanced
by homely ones.
The Evening World reader must seek in something else han b,s ,.o,
or pulchrtude the explanation of his bachelorhocd. Let him crluv,o h,
nerve and his looks will take care of themselves.
The evening world., 1905-09-27

IS the thing in view can buy a lot for his five GEMS. But in the public
eye 1Ms person and his bargain in transportation are of least importance
The question of fares and what kind of service is given for Them
taxes on living interest when it applies TO the great mass of workers who
have to ride to and from their daily toll.
Certainly it is marvellous how the ackes pile into dollars and the
collars INTO millions for a great carrying company.
Let us remember, moreover, that the little coins are counting two
ways. lhey are recEoned as gain for the company; they make in a
years total a burden not distributed at all evenly for the people who must
pay them. Fear OF this burden keeps a good many families with several
toiing members from moving out of overcrowded quarters into the
further streets where there are more room, more sunshine and
purer air.
Inc fve,oent fare meaning a long ride to the very few, means to the
very many a nigh tax or condemnation to the poorer living.
The lnterboroughs own figures show in the fve-cent fare q profr
OF $40 per cent. on the cost of operation. NTH three-cent fares, dis.
regarding the enormous increase of business that would be certain This
profit would still be 40 per cent.
For his nickel, then, tesides a possible long ride, the passenger may
get the sensations of a phianthropist.
he Is heIplnS the poor old lnterborough to multiply three and a hall
times an ample margin.
Inc picture Just above barely suggests other things that passengers
Dy FOR thelr f1ve-cent fares. 1t will be appreciated in particular lust nov,
by the rush hour patrons of the Third avenue elevated roads creenf,g
trains. ~"
The evening world., 1905-09-27

House Of Fire.
AT hrst our progress was very slow,
Tor here there seemed to be no path,
and we were obliged to pick our way
across the fields. and to search for
bridges that Spawned such Of the water
di:ches as were too wide for US 70
jump. More thar an hour was spent.
In this work, till we came to a village
wherein mono were stirring. and here
struck a road which seemed to run to-
ward the mountain. though. as We
learned ahterwayd. 1t took u. very many
miles out OF. our true path. Now for
the first time we were able to canter,
and pushed on at some speed, though
not too fast. for we wished to spare Our
horses and feared lest they might fall
In the uncertain light.
A while before dawn the moon san
behind the mountain. and the gloom
grew so dense that we were forced to
stop, which we did, holding the horses
by their brides. and letting them Craze
a little on some young corn. Then the
sky turned gray. the light faded from
the column of smoke that was Our
6''.' Nt uaNH NdHic biuSihuB EcQ
upon the vas, SHOWS OF the distant
peak. and shooting Its arrows through
the loop above the pillar. We let the
horses drink from "a channel that
watered the corn, and. mounting them,
rode onward slowly.
Now with the shadows OF the night
a weight OF fear seemed to be lifted on
our hearts, n we grew hopeful. ay, al
most joyous. That hated city was be-
us. Behind Us were the Khania,
with her surging, doom-driven passions
and her stormy loveliness. the wizard
rics OF her horny-syed mentor, 30 old in
years and secret sin. and the madness
Of that strange being, half devil. half
martyr, at once cruel and a coward
the Khan. her husband. and his polluted
In front Jay the fire, the snow
and the mystery they hid. sought for
SO many efrDtv years.
Now We should solve 1t or would die.
30 we pressed forward joyfully to NEST
To Be coatlnued.)
The evening world., 1905-09-27

Presently tle door opened and through
1t came the Khan. muffled in a great
coat as though 10 disguise himself.
Come" he said, N you are ready"
Then catching Sight of the spears we
held, he added. You will not need
those things. You doino; go a-hun.-
ing."
no" ] answered. but who can say
we might he hunted"
'It You believe that perhaps you had
best stay where you are I'LL the Khaaia
wtaries OF yellow beard and opens the
gates for YOU" no replied. eying me
with ais cunning glance,
Il think not" ] said. and We started,
the Khan leading the way ana notion
Ing us TO be silent.
We passed through the empty rooms
onto the veranda. ana FIRM the veranda
down Into the courtyard, where he
waaspercd to " 70 keep n ths shadow.
The evening world., 1905-09-27
POLICY NO POOR MANS GAMB1F

SOMEBODY writes to ask, in view of Mondays editorial on the policy
Swlnde, If we want to spoil the poor mans gamble"
There are foolish who are hopeless in their fonv
one TACT palmer than many facts is that in policy as it goes there is
no gamble All Things, including the expert sIpwTiers, work together to
make a sure thing for the promoters of the game.
Even the popular gigs" help to this end. S:ipvrters bavs ,sr.,r
to avoid letting them come out. 9
Inc famous "4-il-44" need never appear save by permission. II
u allowed lo snow from time to time for advertising purposes
mere Is but one thing which followers OF the policy game can do
tor their own and the public good: 49," ~
Let it alone-which is to let it die.