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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
Elongated.

II see that they are going to build
some boats for the great lakes trade
THAI will be 600 feet long"
Gee. they'll be building EN- so long
pretty soon that they'll never get EN-
around the corners without they warp
a curve i'll 'em."-Clcveland Plain
Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
So Careless Of Him.

Imbued with the idea that he ought
to be married and proposing to every
girl that he met on the streets, James
J. Sullivan. a stranger, has been de-
clared insane at La Crosse, Wis, and
committed to the state hospital by
Judge Bri1dlcy. When arrested by
the police Sullivan was kneeling in the
mud before young lady, asking her
to become his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
IransiencY.

Jes' a smile. an den goodbye.
Summers fadin' from de sky.
Leaves is fallin' at yoh feet
Whah dc rose once smiled so sweet,
Seems no mo- dan yesterday
Since we felt de breath of May
jos a song an den a sigh.
Jcs' a smile an den goodbye.
washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
Mean Clerk.

Il want ten two-cent stamps said
Mrs. Youngwed, land please charge
them. because l have no change"
I'VE don't do that. madam replied
the clerk in the postoffice.
THE idea, Why not? We always
get our letters from you."-Philadel-
phia Public Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
Chapman Will Capture Him.
IRiddeford Journal.)

(BlduetOfu JouiIidi'J
In the person of humble street
huckster of New Yorks East Side, an
expert has discovered tenor who is
expected to clectrify the world when
he has had proper training. Our Pro-
lessor Chapman will of course regret
that ne was not present when the
fates passed out this prize. but we
may still hope to hear the prodigy at
some future Maine music festival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
A New Definition.

a new definition of friend was given
by school boy the other day. Here
it is: "A friend is a person who
knows all about you and likes you just
the ame."-Higginsville Advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
Spanish Children Die Young.

Out of every 1000 children born $50
survive their fifth year in New Zca-
land $50 in New South Wales and S44
in Victoria. as against S37 in Ireland
762 in England and Wales. 751 in
France, GA in Austria and 571 in Spain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

ESTABLISHED, 1925.

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 60
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Prices in the Good Old Times.

(Somerset Reporter)
People have an idea that provisions
are high. but the writer Of this holds 2
receipt from Longfellow Sanborn Oh
Augusta, dated. July II, 1868, for a
barrel Of flour, for $16.25.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

The bishop of Perth has gone home to
England for a short rest from the heavy
work and anxiety of the administration
of his great diocese. which spreads over
all western Australia, an area OF nearly
1.0O1.eo0 square miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Senior Savasale's most precious possess
sion is d Stradivarius violin. When no
was twelve years old he played before
Queen Isabella H.. of Spain, and her mai
esty was SO pleased with his exquisite
music that she presented him with the
irc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
Maine Gossip
An October Jingle.

D Q squrril in de tree-top
Projickin' aroun.
De hick re-nutS a-fallin
An dentin er de ground;
De happy time in Georgy,
An wen git dar-I be boun':-
Cone on, my chillun, I'm a-gwine,
De sun hez quit a-climbin'
Ter de middle er de sky,
De song bird took a recess,
An de partridge on de fly;
De 'possum say, Good mawnin'!'
An IN see YOU by an by
Come on, my chillun, I'm a-gwine'"
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

The fair season is not yet over. as
one of the biggest and best, that at
Topsham, comes this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

The clubs are getting busy again
and the secret orders are grooming
the goat for the winters campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
: jBi;URGE ass
'>PoRTLAND.k NAME
.FOBES&W

away with the banks fuhds.-Atlanta
Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Annie Hamilton Donnell. the Maine
writer, has received 4 request for per
mission to translate into French her hi
ography of "Rebecca Mary" How the
straitlaced little New England girl with
her pathetically conscientious ScrGplcs
will be interpreted by the Gallo feXibility
of moral ideals is difficult TO conjecture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

CAMEI.S AS PETS.-Baby camels sar9
great pets in South Africa and are nurSed
and tended and carried about by their at
PENDANTS. The very young carmel is an
awkward creature. with a long neck and
uncertain legs During the first few
months they weigh no more than an oru!-
nary dog.-Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

The Kennebec is a fair stream to
gaze upon and serves a useful purpose
along commercial and industrial lines,
but Augusta sincerely rcjoices that it
no longer has to depend upon It Tor
drinking water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
in Auburn.

All kinds of railroad rumOrs are in
the air as a result of the petition OF
the Wiscasset road for a receiver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

The acquittal of Capola May Hoyt
reflects much credit upon the legal skill
and the energy of Hon. Forrest Good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Lord Brooke. the son of that very clever
woman, Lady Warwick, bids fair 10 win a
name as a writer of books of travel He
has good faculty for observation, an
easy and interesting style. and pleas
ant faculty of eliminating his own per-
sonality from the book. Lord Brooke.
who is not yet @. had been through one
campaign in South Africa before he went
to Manchuria as q special correspondent
with introductions in high places which
enabled him to obtain information read
lily. His new book, An Eye Witness in
Manchuria," is dedicated to the officers
and men of the Russian Army in CRATE
full remembrance of their kindness and
hospitality and with the deepest admira-
ton for their courage and fortitude" His
sympatEies are evidently with the Japan
csc in the great questions Of the war, bu.
his personal affection for the Russians
with whom he lived while they doggedly
maintained a hopeless struggle is sin
cere: The book is unique in that the
writer saw the campaign from the Rus
sian lines and wrote of it with impartial
judgment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Portland now succeeds Bangor as the
center of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

IT is estimated that 300 Bath people
will go to Portland, Wednesday. to
hear the great Eames whom Bath so
proudly claims as its own daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Whatever the defense argues or the
court rules, it is nevertheless Shiloh as
well as Sanford that is on trial over
in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

TIE winter schedule is in effect on the
railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Among the new authors Of the au-
tunn is John Morgan Richards, the
father of the We'll known novelist Mrs.
Craigie John Oliver Hobbes). The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

MIRROR FISHING IN FRANCE
Some anglers use tiny mirror attached
to the line near the baited hook. The
idea is that the fish. seeing itself re-
flected hastens to snatcl the bait from
its supposed rival. Very successful re-
suits have been obtained through the emf
plOyment of this unique device.-EX-
change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

SPANISH IMMIGRANTS IN CUBA
Nearly 10000 Spanish immigrants entered
Cuba during the first three months Of the
present year The Cuban consulS in
Spain are instructed to act as immigTa-
ton agents and 20 set forth the oppOrtu-
mites for independence and wealth in this
island observation-disclosures Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

The Maine Baptists had a great con-
vcntion at Saco, last week, the large
attendance and the abundant en-
thusiasm speaking volumes for the
prosperity Of the denomination in this
State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09
Books and Authors.

title of his book will be with JoA.
Bull and Jonathan" and its content.
which will deal with his experiences u
an American resident in London. NM
be OF value because OF his consnicuo,,a
social place and his friendships among
prominent and interesting people Of M
time, especially authors. EngIIsbma,
acknowledge Mr.. Richards to be III
principal permanent American resident
III London and to have been one of III
chief apostles Of the entente cordi.la
between the two English speaking
countries In the days when there was
open hostility between them. AT the
same time he is stanch American
whose loyalty is unspoiled by having
lived half of his life in England.
The dedication of Mrs. Bayard Taylor's
memoirs "On Two Continents" Is In
German and is typical of the devoted wife
of the translator of Faust as well as NJ
Being interpreted the dedication reads.
The old days lie close to the heart, and
old love and longing fill me so that the
present is forgotten"
She is prolific writer Of the lighter
form of fiction just now so much in
vogue. Two new books from her pen Will
appear during the season under the pa
ronage of different publishers. and Il third
in the form of serial has already pre-
scented its opening chapter.
Rider Haggard says that "Ayesha."
which Doubleday, Page & Co. will pub.
lish. is not a sequel to his most famous
novel, She" but a conclusion" The
scene of the book is laid in Tibet, and The
reader is carried through a series of adj
ventures full of sensation and mystery
The negro problem obtains q rev pre-
sentiment in Charles w. Chesnutt's THE
Colonel's Dream" and appeals potently d
interest in that the author is himself 4
negro. In the statement OF the case from
his point Of view he says II do not
know how the race problem Will II.
solvcd-it is likely 10 be for a long time /
continuing problem, like poverty, Or graft,
or the social evil-but Of this | am con-
WINGED, that no treatment Of race condi-
tions-it is rather a thing for treatment
than for immediate cure-no treatment OF
the race problem IS worth while which Is
not founded on justice and fair play. such
fair play between white man and negro
as one white man would demand OF an
other. Ii the negro cannot survive under
fair competition, then he will, and in the
evolution of higher humanity ought to
disappear"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Bath is pleased to see the keel blocks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

john Luther Long. the author OF
'Heimroch and Other Stories" bids fair
to take prominent place in public at
tention this season. Two new plays BY
Mr.. Long are to be produced in New
York this winter and TWO old ones 10 b.
revised. An opera made from one Of his
earlier books will also be staged and
there is possibility Of another play lato
in the season. Mr.. Long has also a novel
under way, and some short stories about
TO appear in magazines promise to arouse
strenuous discussion.
Booth Tarkington's THE Beautiful
Lady" has gone into the third edition in
England
The publication of George Edward
Woodbury's new book. The Torch. IS
announced by Mcclure for the first week
in October. The essays which compose
the volume deal in the main with race
power in literature The underlying idea
is that as one race brings literature to
perfection and transmits to it the most
vital qualities of its civilization. that race
may die, but it will find a younger and
better equipped follower ready to take tho
torch of enlightenment and to carry it on.
The Travelling Thirds is the title of
nounced for publication this week by
Harper's. Mrs. Atherton obtained the
material for the story during a visit she
recently paid to Spain. and this land Of
brigands and matadors Is made To furnish
tho romantic background for u family of
American tourists travelling third class
as the suggestion of a madcap California
cousin-a girl with an aptitude for roman
tic adventures. which would endeGr her TO
the heart of any novelist. Mrs. Anterior
who is lust recovering from 4 serious ILL
ness is still in Munich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

1t is reported that a horse raised in
Phillips was sold to parties in New
York for a gentlcman's driver for 5000.
The Maine horse pays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Ellsworth American: We are through
with cats; mere come the rats, Our
South BrookSvillc correspondent
writes: "DeForcst Gray. OF Gray's Inn,
recently caught thirty-SiX rats at a
single setting of small-sized wire
trap Can anyone in Hancock
county beat that"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Booth Tarkington's THE Beautiful
Lady" has gone into the third edition in
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-09

Riddeford Journal: Bangor reports
that the net marketable product of
Maine orchards is much larger than
usual this year The northern. central
and eastern parts Of the State must
contribute heavily to fat" the average
then. for in western Maine the crop is
far below the standard Of an ordi-
narily good year.
Evening journal., 1905-03-13

business. The time has come for all who
have been putting off piano buying to act
and to act promptly.
1t seldom falls to the lot of the aver
age piano buyer. this opportunity to buy
high grade pianos, the best that money
and brains can produce, at less than the
cheap piano costs ordinarily and on terms
to suit Such an opportunity you have
in this Introductory sale, but it is heces-
sary that you act and act quickly.
We shall dispose of at least seventy
FIVE sample pianos in a very few days.
No cost, no profit will be considered in
our advertising sale. This means that If
you have the faintest idea of buying a
piano you now have the opportunity OF a
lifetime in which to supply your home
with piano Of your choice on practically
your own price and terms.
This special Introductory sale is des-
tined to be- remembered by music lovers
for many years to come. Every piano
sold Will make us lifelong friends which
will prove for us the finest advertise
ment we could possibly have.
We are looking for permanent ware
rooms in the best location obtainable,
therefore, our present quarters are only
temporary. but are the best we can find
at the present time. We shall go to nc
expense in fitting them up. in an up-to-
date way. This however, will not in
terfere With our Introductory sale.
The pianos will speak for themselves
and we shall be glad to furnish cata-
logues and further information, which is
convincing proof that our line of plano;
cannot be excelled by any in the world
While the prices they will be sacrificed
at for a beginning, will, in many cases
be less than half Of what is usually asked
for the same grade of instruments. We
advise out-of-town buyers to write ol
wire us for further particulars. Th'
special prices viii be made only on tn,
first seventy-hve pianos, therefore, it IL
advisable to make an early selection.
The store will be open evenings for th'
convenience of those who cannot come
during the day. Terms can be made L
suit the purchaser.
DO not mistake the address, No. 13 Eas
Third street under the odd Fellows
Hall, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1905-03-13
HAVE YOU HEARD OF
THE Big PIANO SALE
AT beast Srd STREET ?
UNDER ODD fellows HALL
The Largest Stock Ever in Wilmington Being
Sold at Less Than Half Their Value.
Gilbert Smith Co., Introducing Themselves by
Selling Fine Pianos at Less Than
Wholesale Prices.

our new ware-rooms are packed full to
the door, not even leaving sufficient room
to display them properly
Everything is in readiness for our MANI
moth Introductory sale which commenced
this morning at $50.
Many local dealers have taken the lib
erty Of examining the stock and in their
enthusiasm pronounce them by far the
finest lot OF pianos ever seen in this
State. Certainly no finer pianos could
have been secured at any price. The
worlds choicest products are here repre-
scented in all the many and various kinds
Of case work.
We cordially invite the public to take
look at this stock while it is complete.
Any one having an eye or an ear to that
which is beautiful will be we'll repaid
for their trouble. Among them will be
found exact duplicates of pianos that are
used by such artists as Patti, Nordica,
Eames, Sembrich and many others
Musicians who have already examined
these goods pronounce them to be beyond
criticism. We propose to make ourselves
and our pianos popular by placing at
least seventy-five beautiful instruments
in the homes of the best representative
people here IN two weeks time. The way
we shall do this is by placing our prices
down to cost or below.
For example, good serviceable pianos in
small sizes or plain cases that are worth
and regularly sold for S325 to 1915 will
go in our Introductory sale at sl17 S14S,
slg7.
The very finest Cabinet Grand Upright
Pianos in rich San Domingo Mahogany,
Rosewood or Golden Oak cases sold every
where at $3.50 to $780, are marked at S269
s2s7, SS57.
We shall not necessarily sell this first
lot IF pianos for cash as we propose &c
cater TO all classes, and the man of small
means. by taking advantage of this intro
ductory sale, can buy at the self-sam'
price as the man with the ready cash.
Every piano is marked in plain figures
showing it's true worth, and also ou
special Introductory price
We want a list Of at least seventy-fiv'
good customers on our books to opel
Evening journal., 1905-03-13
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

Francis Wilson has made his appear
ance in a new character play entitled
Cousin Billy"
william Gillette, after rest at At
lantic City, is again touring in "The
Admirable Crlhton."
Mrs. Eleanor de Berrein Morris
widow Of Robert Griffin Morris, the
playwright. is revising the numeroua
plays Of her husband.
Mae Naudsin has assumed the part
OF the Duchess Helene in 1T Iiaproa
ell In Nordiand." taking the place o..
Rosemary Gloez. who resigned.
Maurice Campbell next season WI,
have out three attractions, Henriett
Crosman in a new play. spectacular
production Of poe's "The Raven" and
Ibsen's latest piece, when We Dead
Awake"
Herman Perley, who has been con
Quoting for the Frank /. Perley Operi
company in "The Girl and the Bandit,
has arranged with the Shubert Bros
to conduct and stage the new oper'
that De Wolf Hopper will bring out.
Evening journal., 1905-03-13


"'way Down East has become some
thing Of a perennial. cnd its annual pre-
sentation az the Opera House tonight is
Invariably looked forward to wl-h pleas
ant antic'patfons. AS lias been the case
year after year. this fine old New Eng
land domestic drama will doubtless be
greeted with a large appreciasive and
applaus.vc audience ON each prcscnta-
tion. II inicht be difficult on general prin-
cloles 10 determine just why tins rustic
play mas such a hold on the public fancy.
IT docs nod apparently. matter at all
that it has been repeated times innum-
cradle. Rllutation only strengthens the
dcmand fdf IL, and the enthusiasm with
which The characters. incidents scenes
and situations arev iewed indica1ss plain-
iy enough that Way Down East APP
peals 20 the multitude. that IL mas merit
which the longer and more often it is
presented. ihe more popular it becoe.cc.
Miss Phoebe Davies. the original Anna
Moore. 81 SIN the heroine. and tine only
criticism ma, need be made Of nor play
ing Is Ia her favor. Her pauses arc nnre
pronoun. q. the expression of the lines.
particularly as she finishes a sentence.
more emphatic, and her utteraues is
clearer and more distinct than hitherto.
John =. Brennan is as amusing and
iaugh-provoking as ever. IN the role of
III Holier SO. too is G.. e. Blanchard as
tho town constable; u H. Bunny. as
, seth Holcomb with the Long Life Bit
ters' and c. b. Craig as the hutterhy.
chasing professor. Roher- Fischer is still
the relentless Squire Bartlett. whose mar
rowness. Joined TO his l,ellef IN living
Evening journal., 1905-03-13
HORSES AND HoRsEMEN.

John Howell will sit behind Tlverton,
2:O4, IN his races next season.
Henry LEX Of Cleveland has bought
the trotter Stewart, 2;21A, by Wild
nut.
Interest in Direct Hal, 204A, is
keen. He will evidently go high at
auction.
Admiral Dewey. 2:141l, may be raced
If he stands training. He has all kinds
Of speed.
The Cleveland (O.) Road Drivers as
ISOLATION is only two years old, but has
over 300 members.
Evening journal., 1905-03-13

keeping ahead of Times is
the secret of success.
We mean to be ready for :
you when you come; a great
stock is going DIN place
Spring Overcoats Top Coats, ,
Black Suits, Prince Afberts.
Full Dress and Sacks: Mixed
Worsteds and Cheviots are
ready; the pick of our best
makers from New York.
philadelphia and Baltimorei
Tailors. We are ready To-
book orders dn Tailoring,
and as usual we have the
Big Assortment Of STYLES.
with capable and careful
cutters and tailors. and all
at moderate prices.
Jas. T. MuIIln & Sons,
9th and Market.
Evening journal., 1905-03-13
Tri. State Meetinq.

There will be a meeting OF the Tri-
state League at Harrisburg this week,
when an effort will be made to get the
troubles Of this organization adjusted
The principal trouble seems to be in
getting the teams to put up the required
$500 forfeit.
Evening journal., 1905-03-13

"accordin' TO the scripter.' forces him
to route Anna Moore from his home into
the binding blizzard.
Frank Gardner and Lottie Vincent, The
Messenger Boys Trio. Lawson and Ma
mon, Adamani and Taylor, Ethel Robin
son, Tho Les Parisiennes, Crawford ahd
Manning, The Kinetograph. and Bahia
Bula-Khan. q Persian magician, nine acts
in all are billed to appear at the GarriclS
this week.
"On the suwanee River" begins a three
days engagement nc the Lyceum today.
The play is interesting throughout. II is
always interesting TO note the suspense
with which an audience awaits the cx-
pectcd fall through the open bridge I'm
the scene where Caleb Croc, the miser.
prepares a trap for the blind girl by pry-
ing several boards of the old bridge. As
Dora Clayton approaches this pitfall the
voices Of the field hands ring out IN Fost-
er's memorable song and the victim turns
I and retraces her steps, cxclaimlng. "The
field hands are here, all is WE'LL.
There Is no play before the theatre
goers today, whore friendship. deceit,
murder and love are blended in such a
way. and where the plot is unfolded in
such a sldllful manner as Is seen I'm the
drama, when Women Love" II will be
the attraction at the Lyceum on March
iG II and rs.
In these days Of dramatic revivals
Darkest Russia" must be regarded. as
being n very worthy candidate for popu-
Evening journal., 1905-03-13
Very Low Rates Via Illinois Central
Railroad

to California and the West, March 1 to
May IA inclusive. personally conducted
through Pullman Tourist Cars from
Chicago via Omaha THE scenic route;
Chicago or Cincinnati via New Or