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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

All the Christian world viii be inter-
ested In the account Of the great work
done by the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION In the far East during the
months that the war between Russia
and Japan has been in progress. This
report. which was made by a corre-
spOndent Of the Philadelphia. Press. last
week, shows that as result of the war
the prestige and power of Christianity
have made a remarkable and unexpect-
ed advance in that section OF the
world. BY its discreet and yet ag-
gressive course, the organization has
done much to change the attitude Of the
Orient towards the religion Of the
West. and has exertei an influence
which will be Of value for generations
to come. Not only have the japanese
army officers and high officials of both
governments praised the work of the
organization and given it the stamp of
their approval. but now the Japanese
emperor has gone 50 far as to make a
personal gift Of 5000 toward the army
work of the association, an act which
means much more to the good repute
and advancement of the cause Of re-
ligion in his empire than our Occiden-
tai minds can readily grasp.
Jmpressions are moro inf3uent;oI
than deeds. Subtly. steadily, systemat-
ically the far-sighted leaders of the Y.
M. c. A. have sought to create in the
minds of the entire Japanese people q
sentiment favorable to Christianity.
They employed no arguments save un-
selfish ministry. and displayed no hos
tility to the older faiths; indeed, there
was no effort manifest to displace the
latter. But all through the Empire ran
the story of the unprecedented service
being done for the lonely soldiers at
the front by these American men and
their native Christian associates. Tens
Of thousands of letters found their way
home to every Japanese village. town
and city. each bearing the insignia of
this organization. without whose help
1t could not have been sent. Can a wo-
mantle final defender OF every faith
retain a prejudice against a religion
which aids her son. or brother, or hus-
band. or sweetheart to write to her, and
which is busy about the same offices of
ministry that she had served? Budd-
hism and Shintoism may combat theo-
logical arguments. but they simply
cannot stand before such influences as
these.
Incidentally. it is to be noted that the
liberality and progressiveness of Japan
are being advertised by her welcome OF
this religious Innovation; and when a
nation is so hospitablc to Christianity
as Japan has shown itself, other Chris
tian nations are going to be slow in be-
lieving that the progress and develop
ment of that nation threatens the world
with any yellow peril"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

We notice that the town of Buck
field has appropriated 5000 to be spent.
this summer. In cutting the bushes
along the sides of the roads. Doubt
less those who made the motion fo.'
this Appropriation and those who will
spend, the money appropriated feel that
they are doing a good thing for the
town, hut from the point Of view Of
most people who will travel over the
Buckfield roads the money-is not only
wasted but is worse thar wasted.
Bushes and trees beside the road are
much more attractive than the stones.
stumps. rough knobs and unsightly
fences which offend the eye when the
bushes and trees are cut away. 1t Is
too much, to expect the borders OF
county highways to be neatly and
smoothly graded. with all stones.
stumps. fences. etc. removed and leve!
lawn-iike fields stretching. away or
either side, Even IL country roads Of
this kind were possible their construc-
stioa would take away a great part of
the picturesque charm And natural at
tractivsness Of New Engfand's rural
sections. SBy ali means give US the
trees and bushes beside Sthc average
country road rather than what is left
when they are removed. Let the mon
ey be spent on improving the roads
themselves and let the caterpillar
nests be destroyed, but let the bushes
and trees alone. Even II they are to be
regarded as an evil, point Of view Of
which it is difficult to conceive, It
must he granted thht they are less an
evil than the alternative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

sea breexes from the 6cean have in
coussing up. 9This territory embraces
three entire44owns andlpart Of half a
dozen more3andi ID amply diversified
with natural attractions for the pleas
ure and comfort Of summer visitors
and is probably the most accessible
summer locality in Maine. having
practically two daily lines OF large ana
elegant steamers from BOSTON con-
Meeting here with n score OF smaller
ones which convey summer passengers
to the very place where they wish to
land. 1t is not at all improbable as the
signs now indicate that in the future
thousands of families will establish
their summer homes in this locality"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

senfiSe want Of cleanliness At Lyons III
WkDk chain was put. into a Nat b0ttornsS
fsssf md thus ta6e fI-l to-. Ayignon fwhers
NV resumed {lrefr .weaSy march tnS i' Al
tEat ke stt2eted mos iIssfbH winter ~.
,,nv than n ftSe whole Il years OF his ~.
Vice in the ga1ftyA ~ Narcotics they
we're placed on board ttic galley Grsnds
ssarryit,ifs, But England and All IN,
Protestant powers exerted Themselves
aftcr the peace Of Utrecht to effect IA,
liberation IL the Huguenots. and in spjts
Of clerical efforts to the contrary they
tEnv left the Kingdom by sea and at Their
ssttf, txpensc After inDuInerabIe dIft.
cuities and disappointments. 1% of tbera
IsTf MstseiIIes In "a tartane for ffaIy
Htt.nre they scattered, some going. i,
SrifSetfand. some 10 HoIlands and some
20 othef committees where they had friend.
and sympatfliZGfs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Among the receipts in the French
colonial budget there figures a sum of
four laos of sicca rupees. equivalent at
the present time to about S143,135, paid
by the British Indian government
This money is paid annually in virtue
of treaty made in ,lS15. by which
France conceded to England the exclu-
sive right to buy the salt manufactured
in what remained Of the French pos
sessions in India
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
Recvperative Effect.

Considered with reference TO ITO
effect. there is not SO i,u.
good in the ordinary vacation as w."
is in a single bottle of HOODS SAL
parilla. The latter costs 81; the io'
that depends; how mucn "N
yours cost last year? t.s .,o
Hoods Sarsaparilla refrssi,es M
tired blood sharpers the dulled app'
lite, restores the lost courage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
Pointed Paragraphs.

A woman simply must love something
be it man or dog.
Getting married is as much of a gamble
as swapping horses.
No modern grass widow is inclined to
run to hayseed.
There is Il fixed rule for doing almost
anything-except making love.
Some men think without talking and
some talk without thinking.
Gossips have no use for people who re-
fuse to furnish material for them.
When a man crticises your actions he
expects you to praise his.
Perhaps more people would dwell in the
state of matrimOny were it not for 1ts
variable atmosphere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
INV l(lnnebee Journal
EsTAsllsHEp 1a2s

Ne Wotieo whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
Tn Journal cannot BE- held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
jected communications.
Addtsss all communication rotating to
subscriptions and advertisements tc
BURLEI9H q FLYNT. Publishers.
z. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

The small boy regards It as a sad de-
parture from the standards Of Ameri-
can patriotism to have more time and
thought devoted to sappressing him
on the Fourth than to the plans for the
actual celebration Of the great holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Let Mt. Pelee blow of its own head
again II it feels disposed to. There is
no city at its base to i've buried in mud
and ashes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Less and less does Gotham boast Of
its new subway. Between its impure
air and the recent flooding episode it
docs not appear to be such an unmixed
blessing as Boston's subway has
,,rOved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Sig. Puccini has induced Siss' u','
sa and Elisa to write a libretto ~,
opera based on the life of queen No.
Antoinettc. to be completed in Sep. ;c
Der, for which he will write the h'us'N'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

San Francisco has an Interesting rev.
enue case in the courts. The issue is
whether sake. Japan's favorite tipple,
which has been populariZed to certain
extent or this side of the ocean since
the war began, shall be classed as wine
or beer. which means a difference of 30
cents a gallon in customs duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

sweden's eyesight must be getting
poor II II fails to recognize Norway's
revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

The Gorham CORES pondent of Port
land paper says that the 1905 valuation
Of Gorham is 81, 422. 591 900 90. This is a
pretty lavish use of ciphers and prob
ably the writer did not stop to count
them. Gorham is a fine cid town and
it is difficult to express IT'S valuation in
terms of dollars, but as compared with
other towns the correspondent is rath-
er piling 1t on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Bangor complains that the mos
uuftoes are thicker than ever, this
summer. but they ara SO rare in Au-
gusta that one would hardly be recog-
niZed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

There is a Bath lad who is a juvenile
genius. Every little while he aston
ishes people by driving through the
streets in go-cart made from a shoe
box on a pair of wheels, with full
grown sheep harnessed in the thilIs.
The boy has trained the sheep to mind
the reins and is as we'll trained as any
dog and most Shetland ronies. 1t is
quite a sight to see the boy in his
unique rig.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15
maine Gossip
A TrM in Day.

Only jes' triflin' day,
When the birds is singin' gay
To the sky so mild an blue
River Is a-singin'. too.
Whisperin' breezes softly blow
Through the branches bendin' low.
Nothin' much to do nor say
Only jes' a triflin' day.
Far across the distant hill
Sounds the engine whistle shrill,
Tellin' bout the busy life.
With its hustle an its strife.
Some folks say the toll an pain
Aren't worth the joys We gain.
] don't ask no better pay
Only jes' trifiin' day.:
-Washington Star.
Now for a few weeks of growing
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

The flags looked so beautiful in the
morning sunshine that one could not
help wishing that every day were Flag
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

The Merchants carnival which was
talkeI UP in BiddefOrd seems likely to
fall through on account OF lack Of in
terest in the project.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-15

Cut out the Trolley league schedule
which was in yesterdays Journal, for
future reference.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-03-29

The man. who drinks intOxi-
cants cannot hold an appointive
Office under Governor Hanly of
Indiana. He declares that large
corporations have ruled against
men who have formed the liquor
habit and that this policy ought
to obtain in respect to positions
within the gift of the executive
It is not a question of how little
or how much a man drinks, but
if he drinks at all he cannot re-
ceive recognition at the hands of
the governor, who announced his
decision in rejecting an applicant
for an appOintive Ofice.-New Or
leans States.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-03-29

Col. Alba Haywood. in an inter.
view published in the Crowley
Signal, has the following good
things to say of Gov. Blanchard
"The l am brought in contact
with him and with his good wife, the
more 1 learn to respect and admire
them both. l believe him to be abso-
lutely honest, a nan of deep cOnvic-
ton. A man of unusual moral cour-
age-a man who has q reason for
every act, and who will act according
to his reason regardless of his critics.
His attitude of dignified silence during
the last campaign is in line with this,
and while at one time it seemed to me
he had lost much of his popularity,
and was in disfavor, yet l find the
pendulum of popularity is certainly
swinging back and l believe he was
never SO strong in the hearts of the
people of Louisiana as he will be at
the end of his present administration.
Certain it is that he 81 heart and soul
for Louisiana and her people. Louis
lana and her welfare is the burden of
his lay, first. last and all the time
OF course, the trips which l have
taken as . member of Gov. Blanch-
ards staff have not been of q politi-
cal ~nature-that is, l mean directly
political, and of course there has been
but little shop talk Not being .
politician, ] have heard but little of
what there has been, but without cor
responding, on several occasions, in
my presence, the governor has been
sounded on certain points regarding
expenditures Of the peoples money
and public interest, and on every oc-
cssiOn he has stood and advised in
behoif of the people and the state.
He ia. . conservative and q safe man
IS. time will tell.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-03-29
0ood Roads Convention.

On April II there will be q
good roads convention held in
Shreveport under the auspices
of the National Good Roads As.
ISOLATION. Col. w. H. Moore,
President of the National Asso-
citation; Sam Lancaster, of Jack
son. Tenn: Organizer w. E.
LOucks, together with many
good road experts, representing
the Association and the Govern
ment, will be present. In addi-
ton there will be many promin-
ent LOuisianians who will attend.
A feature of the Convention
will be the explanation of q new
demonstration in road building
in which fuel oil is utilized. The
success Of the demonstration
will mean that good roads will be
placed in the reach Of every
community, on account Of cheap
ness, and may prove the begin
ming of q revolution in road build
ing.
The convention will be limited
to April II. but three meetings,
morning, afternoon ard evening,
will be held. Anyone interested
in good roads is not only invited
but urged to attend.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-03-29
The Need Of More Revenue


The Need Of More Revenue.
New Orleans States.
So great has been the increase
of expenditures that the officials
at Washington realize that the
time is rapidly approaching
when steps must be taken to
secure more revenue for the
government either by tariff
legislation or by additional in
ternal taxation. Obviously the
best course to pursue would be
retrenchment in expenditures,
but the country realizes that this
is impossible. The Republican
leaders endeavOred to curb the
reckless extravaganza of the last
Congress because they saw a
treasury deficit ahead of them,
but were overridden and the
appropriations were piled up
until the figures became enOrm-
Gus. Therefore it is evident
that in order to meet the deficit
it will be necessary to levy more
taxes.
There is sure to be objections
raised to whatever form of
revenue-raising legislation is
proposed, especially by interests
that are affected adversely, but
only those that are organized
and powerful will be favored
with a hearing at Washington.
The great body of consumers
will have to be satisfied with and
pay whatever taxes may be i'm
posed that are least Objectionable
to the trusts. It is understood
that the Republican members of
the Ways and Means Committee
have already been looking over
the articles on the free list"
and are considering the advis-
ability of imposing a duty on
coffee which it is said would
yield the government quite a
handsome revenue, and at the
same time encourage and protect
the coffee industry of Porto Rico
and the Philippines which it is
believed would soon supply the
enormous demand of this cOun-
try for the tropical product.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-03-29
No Candidates.

It seems like municipal Office
has no charm in Jeanerette,
according to the Coast Herald
which puts the situation as
follows:
J~esnerette is just now facing .
peculiar condition Of affairs. In little
more than mi month On election
must n held TO elect municipal on
cers, and there is not . single avowed
candidate for the mayoralty or the
city council; in fact, many good and
worthy citizens have been approached
BY their friends and solicited 20 run
for mayor, but in each and every case
- honor has been emphatically
declined. This state Of affairs has no
doubt been brought about by the
spirit Of captious criticism 60 freely
indulgrd In BY nome OF our peoole
when every act Of tho administration
has not exactly squared With their
ideas.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-03-29

Ramsay & Upton can supply
you with meal. grits, peas,
feed oats. timothy alfalfa and
prairie hay, wheat bran neutri-
line and other feed stuffs.
Phone 1872.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-03-29

every power or earth. Atlanta
Constitution.
The Russian general who has real
presence of mind seems to be Gripen-
berg. He got out of Manchuria about
six weeks agO.-The New York eve
ming Mail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
BARCLAYS STREET.

Mr.. Editor The articles which have
been published recently in regard to
Mayor Barclay seem to me grossly I'M
Just. want to enter protest against
them through the columns Of your pap
er, and say another word in favor Of
Mayor Barclay.
When Russell ConwelI gave his famous
lecture, Acres Of Diamonds. in Barre,
and made the statement that every
community Of acres had acres Of dia
monds lying at its door, and all that
was needed was to find the man who
could bring out the value OF them.
Ba1res streets have been the laughing
stock of our rivals, the regret of our
taxpayers, and discomfort to us all.
Mayor Barclay for ten years, has advo-
Gated making streets Of stone chips.
People have said that he had motive
in this, as he wanted to get rid Of the
chips at his she'd Last summer he
planned to put his ideas into practice.
He met with great opposition in the
street committee, but finally prevailed
upon the members to make the expert
ment. The short street from the Cath
Ollie church to Main street was selected.
The street was made under his super
vision, entirely from stone chips. The
result is by far the best piece of street
in the city, with the exception of the
paved street. For all practical purposes
IL is as good az a macadamized street.
Last fall after those heavy rains, when
the other streets Of the city We're filled
with mud, this street was as clean and
dry as a house floor. At last the prob
lem of Barre streets has been solved.
Other cities are buying stone crushers
and are transporting the stone miles to
make this kind of street. Here the
material, ready for use, is at our very
doors, free Of expense. Had the ex-
pertinent been made ten years ago, the
city would have saved hundreds of dol
lars, and our streets today would be
the pride Of our people and an orna-
ment to our city. Truly the city has
had acres Of diamonds in its very midst,
but it has had to wait all these years
for Mayor Barclay to show their real
value to the public.
In the years to come, this matter
alone will give him the reputation Of
being one Of the greatest public benefac-
tors. Add to this his activity in all
municipal affairs, his progressiveness,
his faithfulness in the performance Of
his duty, his constant regard for the
comfort Of the citizens; add to this his
ability to work tremendously with the
members Of the city council, his strict
honesty, his independence, his courage
to say "No" to the man who seeks a
i - - u. =
the qualities which have made him a
good mayor.
Voters Of Barrel When such a mayor
is willing to serve the city another
year, when he goes into one Of the
largest citizens cancuses in our history
and wins the nomination, IL it in the
interests Of good government to defeat
him at the polls Think well Of this
before you cast your ballot tomorrow.
@. X. HOLLlSTER.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06

a commoudious and safe exit was made
on either side OF the house.
Take the mayors pet scheme. In
what condition were our streets when
he came into Office, and what has been
doneg Seminary street, from being
stagnant, Shiny pool after rainy wealth
er, has been converted into hard,
smooth thoroughfare. Previous to re-
pairs it was in such filthy, unsani-
tary condition that prominent citizen
threatened to sue the city If it was
not speedily attended to, as it was
menace to the health of the community.
There is now good round surface, or
crown, on it, and water runs off into
the surface sewers Maple avenue.
Granite street, South Main street tow.
ards the covered bridge, and Circle street
were in such state during the past as
to justify the remark of South Barre
man that we (the Barre folks) lived in
mud hole. Those streets have all
been put in condition more creditable
to our city. That part Of Trow Hill
within the city limits, which had not
been repaired for three years, was IN
a very dangerous condition, for stone
teams especially. 1t has been attended
to and made safe, The idea Of having
as far % possible good surface sewer
system, Of extending the water system
70 those who had petitioned in vain for
a long time, Of carrying water by teams
to districts where water pipes were fro
zen, and insisting it be done without
further delay credit for the same be-
longs to the mayor, Quite lately a
bad break occurred in the main water
pipe Oh Foster street, neeessitating the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06

shutting down Of Mari & Gordon's works
for quite few days. After digging
had gone on for three days, the mayor
appeared on the scene. A Large num-
Der Of citizens being present, he ordered
the men to dig across the street, in
stead Of IN a longitudinal direction, and
soon located the pipe, when repairs were
made. The fire escapes in the city hall
were continued to the ground at his
suggestion, so that they would be
means Of safety instead Of death
trap in case Of panic
In reply to question which No. two
winds up with, / would ask, Can the
city afford to give that party or ring
chance, the main springs Of whose
action seem to be largely private in
terests, who hope for good chance when
plums from the municipal tree are hand
ed around, and show Impotence to get
at the samel
Personal grudge against the mayor,
etc.
| think ! have been able to give some
reasons for reelection Of the present
incumbent.
FAIR PLAY.