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Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-02-08
ere it belongs. with the voters

where ii belongs, with the voters.
] ask your careful cOnsiderat ion of
the measure together With what have
gathered touching the popularity of the
principals involved and | ask you to
report it, or some re-draft OF IL to this
Legislature with your APPROVAL.
tnltnd +. Patten of Skowhegan. fol-
lowed Mr.. Davis. who said that We are
all Slad TO live under government
here. in escence at least its action is
controlled by the people. This meas
ure is not radical, he said. but il is
simple and easily comprehended. 1t pro-
vidts Il method by which the people
may have the right if they so desire to
put their veto on unwholesome legisla-
ton. The only objection to the propo-
Sition is that il is not needed. that rep
reSentativeS are generally very careful
to pass only such measures as they feel
viii meet the popular will. bat Mr.
f'atten believed that the passage Of the
measure would tend to make legislators
more careful in their actions. The
speaker referred to the fact that the
state Of Oregon adopted a similar
amendment to its constitution by a
vote OF 10000 TO 5000, and is now in
vogue in that state. though no neces-
SHY for its use has yet appeared
AbAer W. Nichols of Augusta. asked
th@t the hearing be continued until
thursday. Feb. 16. AT which time sew
er3I eminent Speakers from out of the
State Will be present TO address the
Corllttee OH the subject The commit
tee so voted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-02-08

In the House. Gannptt of augusta in
statutes relating to searches and s-iz-
lI,,.s ~ fish au,l game WardanS 50 that
they may search ears or vrSSeiS on the
hnes of RECONSIDERATION companies i'll
tho State.
kitnbaU of EockIand asked the
House to recall the bill providing for
the placing of a t,tX upon trading
StanlpS. the h.ll having been placed
apon the table in the Senate. The. bill
having been returned from that body.
Mr. KimhaI withdrew it and intro
,iuced another dealing with the same
subject which was tabled for printing,
pendinc reference OF the committee on
regal affairs. The new hill provides
for n license fee to be imposed upon
trading stamp companies rather than
A tax. Hs i as provide in the first bill.
the operation of which has been found
unconstitutional in several states The
new bill provides that the company
must deposit $lO.00n in cash or first
class securities iii the office Of the Sec
retary of Stat" and that 500 State Ii
CanSr fee and So in town or city Ii
ceusc must h" paid. Tradesmen may
.ssuc stamps ol coupons upon payment
Of 81 90.
a general act was introduced, relat
ing to the use of purse and drag srines
in waters east of the west shore of the
Frncbscot river and bay. The bill pro-
vdrs that any citizen of the State may
use purse and drag seincs for the pur-
Jose of taking herring from Sept. Il to
Dec i'm each year i'm all the bavs and
inlets. rivers and harbors of the Stat.
nast Of tie west shur. Of tho penoh-
scot bay ana river except within 100
feet of the mouth of any weir or when
such shall modify or affect any rights
or privileges heretofore granted con-
cerning spawning grounds in said VA
ters.
Three ratitions ware nrcsanted fro,n
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-02-08

In tho executive department, Cover
nor Cobb expressed his regret 1T the
death of Mr.. Manley and said: Il am
Very sorry indeed to learn OF the death
of Mr.. Manley. His long public ca
reer made him one of the best known
men in the State. So long as the Re
publican party shall exist in this coun-
Try, he will he remembered by his grea t
and valuable services to the good of
that party. His attractive personal
qualities endearei him to Il host OF
friends throughout the country.
know of no man in Maine whose death
Wili cause more universal regret than
ill that of MIR. Manley."
Former Governor John F. Hill said:
IL WAS with the deepest regret that |
learned of the Death of Hon. Joseph II.
NHnley. For 25 years, ever since com
ing 20 Augusta to live. | have known
him. No more genial. kind-hearted,
W hole-soulcd man ever lived. His
death viii be sincerely mournad by
hosts of friends throughout the State
of Maine"
Hon. Forrest Goodwin of SkoWhegan.
president of The Senate said: He was
a great nl;lfl, Il klllt-nt.tGltV IEili, anu
u staunt h friend. l have known him
for many years and have always adj
miIed him. His service to the Re-
publican party will always be remem-
here by the members Of that party fnl
il was extensive. Being associated
With him at the national headquarters
during the presidential campaign OF
1900 | had splendid opportunity I"
Judge his worth. ] can assure you that
his advice ana Judgment was always
asked by the leaders, who had the Mt
most respect for him. He was kind
hearted pleasant man. who has many
friends. all Of whom will he made sad
bv the news Of his death"
Adiutant General Augustus =. Farm
ham said: 81 regret very much his
Death For many years he was one of
the most prominent men of the state OF
N1ire and the nation. He rendered
great service to the Republican party.
HIS kind and Considerate treatment of
people endeared him to all with whom
he came in contact. His death will be
regretted by .he people of all Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-02-08
Clearance Sale!

Souvenir Views of Augusta.
Churches, Streets, Public
Buildings, Togus, Cobbossee-
contee, etc. Large Medaliions
and Prints reduced from 35 &
q to IS & IS cents. Unmount-
ed Prints, 12 & IS cents. Full
line of Photographic Post
Cards.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-02-08

Senator Clark of Hancock introduced
an important act in ,hc Senate. Tues
,lav morning. which provides for tn"
establishment Of n beard Of light and
water commissioners winch is in TIL"
nature of a board of arbitration whose
nurrose shall be to investigate CON-
plaints made by persons against -cN-
ccssivp rates cnargel for water, gas
electricity ar electric power, by any
corporation. It aims At the establish
nent of an "p'ritIhlc basis upon which
such companies may charge for tn"
same.
The act provides that the Governor
shall appoint a commissions consisting
of three persons. two members OF
which shall hp from the dominant
political party and on" from the party
casting the nnvt highest vote at tn"
Inst state election. One ot said COM
nissioners shall be appointed for ono
vnar. one for two years and one for
three wears and each commissioner
thereafter shall be appointed for term
Of three years. They shall b" d"siS-
mated as light and water commission
ers and shall te paid Il salary of $50"
each and actual expenses and shal ne
provided with an office at the stat"
crpitol and may employ clerk
Section provides that said commits
eioncrs shall on complaint Of any per
.ou at the prices charge" for Wat"".
ros electric light or electric power ~
any cornoration are excessive. lnvPstl-
rate said complaint or investigate
without complaint. They have au-
.boritv TO summon witnesses before
tban, Including officers or stockholders
IN said comnanv: require said officers
to anpear before them both At time
and nlace certain with AL books
mcmorandums contracts or oth'r d"cu-
uentary evidence acquired in arriving
al an equitable basis sain company
nav charge :or SAID water. gas "'
electric light or power. For not dH-
nearing when summoned any person
NAV be fined not over SO or committed
80 days to the county JAIL
Section 4 provides that all hearings
shall be public.
Section ; provides that said commis-
sioners shall have full authority aft8r
investigation and hSaring to hX me
amount said company may charge Tor
water. gas Or electric light or power
and their decision shall be final.
Section s provides that corporations
engaged in the manufacture of gas or
| electricity or water companies shaii
! keep their books and accounts IN
form to be prescribed by said light ana
/ water commissioners.
Section II provides that the supreme
Judicinl court shall have jurisdlctioT
in equity on application of said board
TO enforce Ill lawful orders OF sad
board and all provisions OF law i'll re-
! gard 10 same.
! \ bill was introduced by Senate
! Heselton of Kennebec to Incorporate
the Bangor and Northern Maine Shor'
Line Railway. 1t names as incor
porators, Herbert NJ. Heath of Augusta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27
First watch Made in 1900.

History tells us that the renowned Caliph Haroun al Raschid sent to the mighty emperor of the Franks Charle- magne. as a token of his friendship an hourglass. theH unknown In Europe.
 Sand or water clocks and sundials were for centuries the only known time pieces till the never-ersting inge- nuity of man invented the large tower clocks which usually found their places in the towers of convents, churches or town halls. and were of the greatest importance to the inhabitants. They usually had an arrangement to strike the half hours and hours. .....
 It was in the old German city of Nu- remberR that. about the year 1900. a locksmith. Peter IIenlein (by some err roneously called Peter Hele) invented 0 portable timepiece. whose moving power consisted of steel spring, in- stead of weights and pendulum. He named 1t after the Latin Hora-hour- and added the German diminutive 'Iein" to 1t. so forming the word "hora- lein," which became in the peoples mouths orrlein. and now in modern German uhr. He perfected his first somewhat clumsy. egg-shaped time pieces. which were soon initiated by skillful mechanics of other countries, though they kept for long years their nickname of Nuremberger eggs. We find, as an example. watches manufac- tured in England as early as 1599. Hol- land also soon manufactured them:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27
IMMEDIATE REsuLrs.
Houses for WOrkmen More Important
 Than Work on Cannl.

Panama, R. P, Aug. 14.-One of the immediate results of the visit to the Isthmus of Chairman Shonts and other members of the Commission, has been the practical suspension of engineering operations. This suspension Is indefi- nite. but will continue until two lines of work in other directions. which have strong bearing on the main problem Itself. have been completed.
 One of the two things upon which the Commission is now centerlng It's at tention. is the advancement of the sani- tary conditions on the isthmus to such a point as to render living as safe as 1t can be in any part of the tropical world. As have previously stated in these letters, the Commission has come to recognize that 1t Is impossible to work out the sanitation problem, the engineering problem. and the dozens of smaller problems at one and the samo time, and are now going back to start in the way 1t should have started on May 17th, 1904.
 The second of the two matters which have now become the concern of the Commission. Is the proper housing of employees. which in itself will be one of the best aids to sanitary progress. Colonel Gorgas has been endeavoring to battle with yellow fever and divers other diseases in the face of the fact thdt employees nave been strinRinE along In from the States each week, the majority from cozy and comfortable homes, and here sandwiched into any old place. with scant attention paid to whether the surroundings were good in sanitary way or not.
 The Commission Is now going about 1t in the right manner. Some of the engineering employees are being sent home with the statement that they will be summoned to the Isthmus again just as soon as the work recommences. This may be in two months. or it may be iu i've. No one at present in a position of authority seems to know.
 Of course 1t Is the plan and expecta- tIon that when operations are resumed. the work will proceed on a much vaster scale than 1t has done during the past twelve months. By that time the Inter national advisory board will have met, and some conclusion arrived as as to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27

New York, Aug. 2e.--Artemus Ward used to say that the United States would be every bit as enjoyable as Heaven but for the mother -in-law and the car window. What the famous hu- morist has against the mother-in-law is a blank page in his biography, but avery one who has ever heard of the saying must have seen the other point. The car window has certainly done its share to make the travelling public long for better times.
 But there has been brought to light a car window that does not stick and that may be raised simply by pressing together two little thumb levers set into the bottom of the easement, right at the passengers elbow. And. once raised, 1t will not fall. Thus in one stroke several troubles have been re- moved. Who has not seen the fair damsel tugging at a window? Peplex- ity. exasperation and illustration send their shadows across her face in quick succession. Then, ah! the strong-arm- ed hero comes upon the scene. A smile . Herculean effort, and
 We'll, many a giant has retired crest fallen, much to the delight of the pes simists and the enemies of romance This scene has been enacted no ten or a hundred but many thousands of times 1t is as familiar to the Texan ae to the Vermonter, for the sticky car window has been a national difficulty However, if the cars recently put into use by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad remain as success fyl as. they have so far proved to be the car window will cease to be a ter. TOT to travellers.
 windows that wouldn't go up or that would fall down have for many years been among the grievous banes of the railroad experts existence. Every sem sfble suggestion has been considered every reasonable experiment under
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27

kaken. and at has looked as if the rail xoad men were bound to be defeated. Perhaps now that the never-stick, press -the-lever car window has conAe Rhe public will believe more firmly than Dver that wonders never cease.
 This ideal, long-awaited window is one Of the striking features of the new day coaches built for the New Haven road. The principle of the device is a very simple one. The levers which the pasaenger presses serve a two-fold pur- pose. They remove pressure from a spring at the side of the window, which keeps the window in place. and at the Name time they set In motion O roller h& the top oe the frame, which lifts the window up. The roller works the same as the window shade with which the Traveller is familiar, and indeed, with ats piece of stout cloth stretching down to the top of the window, resembles an enclosed shade. The window, thus re- leased, rises about six inches; and here enters the other long-desired improve xnent, for there, at a height admitting plenty of air without obstructing the passengers view, the window is held.
 The pressure on the side absolutely prevents 1t from dropping upon the fln- gers of the innocent and the unsuspect- ing. Pressure upon the levers, how ever, allows it to be lowered easily e1Lnor part way UT CAoaE tO hHO DOht"A' of the frame.
 The dificulty of providing a satisfac- tory car window has been aggravated by the necessity of having the window so anugly iitted to its frame that there would be no rattling. A rattling win dow will jar the nerves of a stoic. Then too another difflculty has come from the vanishing of the windows to keep them looking we'll, for varnish unduly applied acts like glue. The builders of the latest cars have hit the happy me dium. It was simply a question of ffnd- ing the right proportions. The new windows, which, by the way, are pat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27
Devious Methods Used by
 Dealers in Fake Antiques

tended victim visit to the home of the princess where could be seen a re- markable collection of antiques. all of which were for sale. The truth was that a vacant house in the district had been hired and had been filled with false antiques and curios by syndi- cate, and the place was represented to be the home and the collection the property of 8 princess whose necessi- ties compelled her to sacrifice her pre- cious treasures.
 While sitting at the table at Hen ry's" in the Rue Volney. Paris, once, with an old Philadelphia friend who had for his guest a wealthy citizen Of San Francisco. a man approached and, apologizing for interrupting the par ty. requested to be permitted to read a letter just received from Stockholm relating to a marvellous statuette of Benjamin Franklin by Canova. Per- mission was given. when he proceeded to render into English the purport of the letter. It ran as follows:
 An offlcer of the Government of Swe- den in the early part of the nineteenth century. while residing of1lcially at Tunis, South Africa, bought from a cargo of an American ship captured by African pirates a marble statuette of Benjamin Franklin done by Canova to an American order.
 
 marble with him. and 1t had remained in his family to the present time. A descepdant of the distinguished official was now anxious to sell the Canova which. with other art treasures. had been sent to Paris to be sold, and these could now be seen at a room in the Rue Laftte The price asked for the Can ova marble was the insignificant sum of 25,000 francs. The Californian was not interested. neither was the Phila- delphian. The writer was then appeal ed to, and out of curiosity he visited the room where the precious Canova was to be seen. He found an indif- tended as likeness of Benjamin Franklin. The proprietor of the place was asked if the marble was the same as described in the letter from Stock holm. Then followed this colloquy:
 'I do not see that the marble is sign ed by Canova." :-.. ...... -.
 "Ach! no; for canova to make was tc sign" ...
 How may the piece be verifiedT
 Why, have you not heard the letter read?" 4.. =-...s- 1#.
 "oh, yes; but if should buy the marble and take 1t to America how could a prospective buyer be assured beyond a doubt that Canova executed the work?'' s>...@":
 "Oh! you doubt my word"
 No; not that. but if I should buy il and offer 1t for sale some person might doubt my word Now. I will make you proposition: If you will have the proper officer in the Louvre Museum at- tach the seal of that institution to this marble. verifying it as work of Cano- va, l will make you an offer for It. and. furthermore. I will pay all expense attending the verihcation."
 "Oh! You doubt my word; we can not do business" -.. .
 There Is to be seen in a public place in Chicago, a replica of this Canova Franklin. and doubtless there are many others like 1t in this country. but not probably. at a cost of 25,000 francs each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27

ented by a company doing business m
 Syracuse, both look and act well. ana
 as they are subject to the daily scrutiny
 of the car inspectors, they are likely 10
 continue thus.
 Then, besides this millennial window, the modern car contains bundle rack
 that extends in one continuous stretch over every seat. The old idea or nay ing small and separated racks was the result of the excellent intention to give the holders of every couple of seats their own accommodations, but while in a way this purpose was served. the space between the racks went to waste. Under the old style the passenger st- ting between two racks often founo himself without a place for his bundles or his hat and coat. In this new car' no matter where he sits, there Is a place for his bundles directly over his head that the passenger in front Of him or behind him has no right or need to usurp. Still another novelty in the latest type of railway car concerns the man ner of raising and holding in place the temporary platforms that, when the | outside doors of the car vestibules arc closed, cover the steps. Ordinarily these platforms are lifted by hand and heli up by catches fixed to the car. In ! this new car the brakeman simply presses a lever with his foot, and the same powerful spring that then lifts the platform also keeps it erect and out | of the passengers way.
 This twentieth century day coach. which at present is used on the Ply mouth division of the New Haven Road' being a feature of the express service which furnishes accommodations for so many tourists between Boston and the Land of the Pilgrims, exemplif1es In a particular manner the enterprise which constitutes so important an element in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27
the management of a great American

the management of great American railway.
 It was stated at the great railway convention in Washington a few months ago that the travelling public Is intro- duc"d to a novelty every day. New types of cars and locomotives supplant the old. and what would have been re- garded by the last generation as posi- tive luxuries, are regarded by the pres- ent generation as requisite convent enca. The mechanical car window Is a product of American ingenuity, and 1t also represents the policy of the typical American railroad which is to provide the travelling public with all the conn forts of home and possibly 0 little more.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27

have immediate assistance. but a nat ural modesty tmpels them to shrink from exposing themselves to the Ques- eions and probably the examinations of even their family physician. It Is un- necessary. Without money or price you can consult Q woman whose knowledge from actual experience is great
 Mrs. Pinkham'9 Standing Invitation.
 Women suffering from any form of female weaknesses are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pink ham at Lynn. Mass. All letters are re- ceived, opened. read and answered by women only. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to a woman; thus has been established the eternal confi dence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women of America which has never been broken. Out of the vast volume of experience which she has to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. She asks nothing in return except your goodwill. and her advice has relieved thousands. Surely any woman, rich or poor. is very &ooliah if she does not take advantage Of this generous offer of assistance.
 IT you are i'll, don't hesitate to get a bottle oe Lydia D. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ak QKAcA and write Mrs. Pink ham, Lynn MagAs epP special advice. When g fnedtofn9 has been euocesOeuI an restoring 60 heal1h ao many agomen, you oanno& veil say without trying Nk T ao not beltSVo ~ E1n hAla Ra .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27

ESIms IOu can IOEblLY the OOQy 98alneb ell germ9 by the use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It increases tho vital power, cleanseS the system of cloggtng impurities, enrlches the blood, puts the stomach and organs of digestion and nutrition in working condition, so that the germ finds no weak or tainted spot fn which to breed. "Golden Medical Discovery" contains no alcohol, whisky or othor intoxtcent.
 wYour Golden Medical Discovery Is a gick mans friend" writes Geo N. Turner Eso.. EH. Financial Secretary tnternstionAi Ai protheghood of Teamstersl. 2eO8 California Street Denver, Colo. rFor the past seven ySaEs my health gradually faiied.. I lost my AppetatA became nervous and deb0ltAted very desPondcpt and unable to sleep. No pedtctne h4lDed me until tried DP. Plerce's Golden Medical Discovery. It put new llfV tntQ my veins and increased vitality until could once more enjoy hfe and attend to my business. Eight bottles affected c complete euro and gladly do recommend it."
 Dr. Pierce's PeIlets-only one or two Q day will regulate and cleanse and invig. crate q foul bad Stomach, torpid Liver. 0r sluggish BowelS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27

here or there. We collectors have as- sociations and societies and acquire our specimens by trading fly for fly. For instance, have correspondent in South Africa. He sends me some specimens from that part of the world. l select what I want and other mem- bers of the club who are collecting do likewise. Then we send to him specimens of our American moths and butterflies in return for his"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-27
The girls fire

The girls frock shown In the cut of old fashioned polka dotted navy hlue silk. Two ruffles. headed with puff hngs, trim the skirt. The simple little shirt waist has a plastron effect in pla in navy blue silk. The empiecement and the turned back cuffs on the elaboI ately puffed sleeves are of lace.