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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19

Direct Primary the Need of the Hour.

HE time for the direct primary by law established
has arrived in California, and indeed, is overdue.
The politics Of the State the counties and the cities
has got altogether out Of touch with the people 1t
not overstating the to say that longer
a form of popular government
What, then, is the direct primary? For the informa
ton of readers who may not have followed the recent
course of political reform the other side of the Rocky
Mountains, may say briefly that the direct primary
permits the make their party nominations
without the intervention Of delegates convention,
who often betray their The candidates seeking
party nominations themselves in advance OF
the primary election and the who receives the highest
of his party goes the official ballot for the general
election that partys nominee.
This pan something like it, is in successful opera
tion in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota Alabama and other
Eastern and Southern States. Governor Cummins Of
Iowa. who has been renomnated by his party, of
the strongest advocates of the direct primary Another
year will probably such plan adopted in a
number of the Eastern States In Illinois the other day
the law given its first trial for that State with the
most gratifying results.
glance at the political situation in California tells
the story It is matter of that w T. Herrn,
Democrat, WILL with the assistance of A. Ruef and
Walter Parker control the nominations of the forth
1t is the purpose of The Call irnnediatel
cation that will not end until the direct primal
ness and the people have the choosing of the
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19
Answers to Queries.

PRESIDENT-A. s., City. The ques-
tion to the right of the President
to leave the United States during his
term of office was answered in this
department August 10. under the head
of King and President"
WEIGHT OF A MILLIoN-Reader,
Salinas, Cal. The weight of a United
States gold dollar is 25.S troy grains !;
troy pound contains $3.50 troy grains,
but the ordinary pound of currency,
avoirdupois, weighs 1000 troy grains.
Therefore, s1,000,00 in United States
gold coin weighs 1854 pounds aFoir-
dupois.
NO RELIGIOUS TEST-w. r. B..
Sausalito, Cal. No State has ever
passed a law fixing a religious test
for office holding. The last article
of the United States constitution says:
No religious test shall ever be re-
quired as a qualification to any Of
fee or public trust under the United
States
A SPEECH-Subscriber Santa Clara
Cal If you have been asked to make
speech the first essential is to be-
come familiar with the subject upon
which you are to speak, then have
something to say: second say what you
lAlcIQ " Sdy Will DTSNlly ana Clear
ness and in language suited to the COM
prehension Of your auditors, and third
stop when you have done,
ANSWERS-A. s.. City. This de-
partment does not agree to furnish
answers on any particular date.
Answers are turned in as soon as they
can be obtained and are printed in
the turn in which they are answered.
AS to the school asked about you will
obtain such information as you desire
by applying to the Board of Education,
Pine and LarlSin streets.
DEER SKINS-Subscriber, Pittsville.
Cal. The Indian method of tanning
deer skin or making "buckskin" is to
soak the skin for four or five days in
warm water; then take 1t on round
and we'll smoothed post. Ave or six
inches IN diameter with the smooth end
raised about breast high, the other end
resting on the ground. and with the
back OF large knife or something with
a straight, sharp edge, push OF the
hair and cuticle. or outer skin After
this is well done place the skin In bran
water, which is made from the brains
OF the deer by mixing them in water
sufficient to cover the skin. Leave
it in the liquor thus formed In a warm
place for ive or six days. after wash
and rinse well then ring as dry as
possible: also rubbing and working the
skin while drying.
LARGEST RIvER-N l., Oakland.
Cal. 1t is generally agreed among
geographers that the Amazon River
discharges the greatest amount of
water It's length is estimated at 1000
miles. It's breadth at 1000 miles above
it's mouth is one and half miles; at
Madeira 1t is. three mIles; at Santrem,
500 miles from Its mouth ii is ten
miles and it preserves this width to
within thirty miles of the ocean. where
1t broadens into an estuary of $50 miles
in width. For the last 1000 miles OF its
course it averages 162 feet in depth.
1t is estimated that it drains 1000, 900
square miles and the force of the cur
rent carries the immense amount of
sediment far out into the sea. so that
1t forms no delta The Missouri meas
ured from its source to the Gulf of
Mexico, is about 800 miles longer than
the Amazon, but the discharge OF water
Is not nearly so great.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19

coming Republican convention Herrn may give good
nominees but they will their preerment to him and
not to the rank and file of the party If elected they will
pay their first service to- the Southern Pacific Company
and If there be anything left after the demands of the
bosses are satisfied the people have the eavings
There is secret about all this. If it not
Herrln 1T would be other who, with the
assistance OF the political convention plan, would be able
to usurp the power OF making nominations 1t is defect
inherent in the system of delegated powers 1t is fact
fully demonstrated by experience that the delegates
of their constituents and for the
part they take their orders from boss To promote
the end of the bosses the delegates dealt and traded
and herded like beef the hoof You read every
in the newspapers and hear every day the
mentioned matter of and beyond dispute that
political conventions regarded only in the light of
market places where the commodities sale barter
are offices of trust.
Rhe direct primary is not infa1libe specific for all
the ills that a1ict the body polite but it is long step
of advance to that end puts the power in the hands
of the people, where they it effectively and with
the least possible trouble if they desire Under the
present system that power has been taken away from them
and they compelled to choose among the tickets
named by the bosses and the which the bosses
represent
( and actively to promote a campaign of edu-
y system has been enacted into full effective
candidates for whom they vote
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19
Railroad Building in
Coolest Alaska.
: N Alaska at the present time there

T N Alaska at the present time there
is practically only one steam rail-
- way in operation, which is a fifty
hve-mile road at White Pass. Con-
gress at its recent session passed a
law providing for the construction of
other roads. The most important one,
commercially, now under construction
is the Alaska Central. which will run
from Resurrection Bay north to the
head of navigation on the Tanana
River, the two points being approxi-
mately 463 miles apart. This road
when completed will connect the
Gulf of Alaska with the waters of the
Yukon and the waters of the interior
by an all-American route Forty-six
miles of railroad have already been
constructed. Another important road
under construction is that known as
the Alaskan Short Line, to run from
Iliamna, on the west of Cook Inlet
and the head OF the Alaska Peninsula,
across the Kuskokwim to Anvik on
the Yukon. Other railroads are pro-
jected
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19


offer outings of unique interest. The
electric lines pass through many his
toric places in tidewater Virginia
By trolley or boat the visitor may
reach many famous summer resorts,
including Old Point Comfort, New
port News, Pine Beach, Virginia Beach,
Ocean View and others, while the great
navy yard, the immense shipbuilding
plant and the harbor forts in the
vicinity afford unequaled opportunity
to inspect and study these institutions
of universal interest.
The exposition itself on six days
of the week will be the point Of spe-
cial interest, but all these outlying
features are included in the greater
exposition, and the Sunday closing of
the fair will expand rather than limit
the opportunities for sightseeing in
1907.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19

Townsend's Cal. glace fruits and can
and 1908 and 1920 Valencia street.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19

~ AN FRANCISCO than any other of the cities OF
earth can appreciate what has befaen Valparaiso,
~ lovely sister OF Better than any
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
sIoo REWARD 3lo.

The readers oi this paper win De pleased to learn that there ts at lsaS' one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, an" that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cur' is the only positive cure known t .ba medical fraternity. Catarrh beinS constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Ca tarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucour surfaces of the system, thereby ds stroying the foundation Of the disease and giving the patient strength b! building .p me constitution ana as sssting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have 30 much faith In itt curative powers, that they offer one hundred dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testi- monials
 Address, F. J. CHENEY G CO, IT. Iedo. Ohio. Sold by all druggist. 7S cents
 Take Halls Family Pills for Copsti- patton.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Get What You Ask For!

a true. faithful. loyal servant of Mankind. Over Five Millions of Dollars have been Spent to make the merits of Cas- carets known, and every cent of it would be lost, did not sound merit claim and hold the constant. continued friendship. Patronage and Endorsement of wel+ pleased people year after year.
 '
 There Is also Reason
 Why there are Parasites who attach themselves to the Healthy Body of Gas, caret's success-lmitators. Counterfeiters, Substitutors.
 They are Trade Thieves who would rob Cascarets of tho Good Will" of the people. and sneak unearned profits, earned and paid for by Cascarets.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19

"Jnck Hardy told me he was going to call to see you tomorrow evening"" said Mir. Staylate.
 "Yes?" replied Patience Come, with q yawn.
 "Tes, some people never seem to realize that their welcome Is worn out"
 oh, MT. Staylate. don't talk about yourself 90 much" Pittsburg Post.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Everything Worn.

And you still delay the wedding" sighed the beautiful girl. My heart is worn out"
 "Is that all?" demanded the suitor who was an advocate of procrastina- tiOn.
 "No," the carpet is worn out, the par Tor sofa is worn out, mas hopes are worn out and pas patience Is worn out"
 The suitor whlstled.
 "Well, by gum" he retaliated. My shoes are worn out coming here every two or three nights"
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Happy Thought.

Mlles-CrGsus was a man of unlim- tied wealth.
 Giles-I suppose he made the most of his coin out of his invention.
 Miles-What invention?
 Giles-Why, didn't he invent the fashion of wearing creases in pants?
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
A RefutattOn.

"Your constituents think you are liv- ing life of ease in the capital said the old friend.
 "A life of easel" achoed Mir. Husk- ins. "A high collar every day of my life, stiffenin' in my everyday shirt bosom and suspenders the whole week through! It's martyrdom, that's what 1t is !"-Washington Star.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Recreation of an Expert.

The detective at the boarding house table, having satisfied himself that no- body had observed him, folded up his magnifying glass and put it back in his pocket
 "Yes," he said to himself, they've got the same girl they had when I was here two years ago. I recognize her thumb print in the butter"
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Needless Request.

q have come, sir" said the young man, as he entered the library, Ito ask you to give me your daughters hand"
 Why" rejoined the surprised par ent, "when came through the hall about an hour ago it was in your pos session."
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Trick y.

Keep yoh eye on de man dat's al Jus braggin' bout his own honesty" said Uncle Eben. "Mebbe he's like one O desc yere magician folks dat makes sech fuss showin' you dey ain got nothin up dere sleeves, but allus does de trick jes' de same. Wash ingtOn Star.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Unselfsh.

"Why, howdyedo,' says the former adorer, meeting the bride. T am So glad to see you. l must congratulate you and wish you all happiness"
 70, that is very kind of you" re- spends the bride, "and I hope you are sincere"
 II am, truly. hope you'll be as happy as if you had married me-"
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Almost Time.

The convention of physicians was called secretly and hurriedly. Dr. Kill em rose to speak.
 "Gentlemen of the profession" he said, something must be done. Cur automobile tires are wearing out. our daughters music lessons are unpaid for and nearly all our good patrons have already been operated upon for appen- dicitis. What shall we do?"
 Lets discover 2 new microbe." said Dr. Quack
 The motion was carried unanimously and Wave of sickness waited ducats to the doctors ers.-Indianapols Star.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Not the Same.

Miss Passay-You seem to think it's pretty well settled that I'd marry him if he proposed. 5''
 Mr. Pepprey-Yes.
 Miss Passay-The idea! So you think a girl is ready to say "yes' to any man who asks her?
 MT. Pepprey-No, I don't say that "girl" is.-Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Qualified for Either.

Micky-See, I kin stand on me head ten minutes. I'm going to ask for a job in de soicus dis spring.
 Jimmy-An' if yet git trun down?
 Micky-Oh, den I'll ask de congress- man in dis deestrict to send me to An napolis.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Economy.

MT. Justwed-It's so sweet of you to agree that we must economize. But do you think you can get along without cook?
 Mrs. Justwed-Oh, yes. We'll have all our meals sent in by caterer.- Cleveland Leader
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
out of the Dim Past.

Belshazzar's attention had been called to the handwriting on the wall.
 Looks like a Chinese laundry check" he said. carelessy.
 But he learned later that it was 6 weigh check and that he was short weight
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19

ADishonest Purpose means Dishonest Product and Disregard of the Pu:chas- ers' Health or Welfare.
 Beware of the Slick Salesman and his ancient "Just as Good" story that com mon sense refutes.
 Cascarets are made only by the Sterling Remedy Company, and the famous little Ten Cont West Pocket" box Is hero shown. They are never sold in bulk.
 Every tablet marked "CCC."
 Be sure you get the genuine.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
The Retort Feminine.

He-Well, I've found out one thing you have no heart.
 She-Oh, come now. How can man without brains know anything about anatomy? Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Once sVuS Enougn.

Mrs. Crawford-Why doesn't poor Mir. Henpecll pluck up courage once in while?
 Mrs. Crabshaw-Perhaps he remem- bered the time when he plucked up courage and proposed.-Puck.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
In the Right Direction.

After all, don't you think the graft. CTS are the ones that get along?"
 "Well, yes. Just now a good many of them seem to be getting along pret- ty well toward the penitentiary
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Pretty Near Right.

"The plural then of wife is what?" The teacher asked. Said Be1' A most precocious little tot:
 Its bigamy, guess" Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
His Theory.

She-How do you suppose his satanic majesty succeeded in tempting Mother Eve?
 He-More than likely he told her that apples were good for the complexion.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Hack Talk.

He-It's impossible for any one to un' derstand you women; you're all pug zles.
 She-Which proves that you men are all stubborn.
 He-Why?
 She-Simply won't give us up.-Phila. delphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
FREE TO OUR rRrENDss

We want to send to our friends beautiful hard-enameied In colors. It Is beauty for tho dressing table. Ten cents In stamps Is asked as measure of good faith and to cover costo
 with which this dainty trinket Is loaded. 7ee Sterling Rsmsdy % company. Chieaero & or Now YoSE
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19

Every second some one, somewhere. Is Buying little Ten-Cent Box of Cas- carets.
 l,2. 3. 4. 5, 6-6o times to the Minute. 60 Minutes to the Hour, $500 Boxes an Hour, 36, 900 Boxes Day of Ten Hours. 100000 Boxes Month, and then some.
 Think of it-22o,ooo People take a Cascaret tablet each day. Millions use Cascarets when necessary
 The Judgment of Millions of Bright Americans is Infalible. They have been Buying and Taking CascTets at that rate for over Six years.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19

Moss litter taken from the bog lands is coming into use in many European army stables. It costs only half as much as straw.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19

Lewis 'Single Binder" straight 5c cigar. No other brand of cigars is so popular with the smoker. He has learned to rely upon it's uniform high quality. Lewis Factory, Peor- in. H..
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
Wise M. D.

Wise M. D.
 "I am troubled with cold feet, doc tor," said the allow-complexioned man. ''What would you suggest?" "A ton of coal" answered the M. D. unhesitatingly. 1.-Two dollars, please"
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19
UJ X BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND OO.
 lNGS HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and Joltelcts that Are Supposed to Have Been Recently Eorn-Sayings and Doings that Are Old, Curious and LauyhaSIe-The Weeks Humor.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19

Great Britain spends $112,500,0OO a year on the support of the poor. This does not include private charities.
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19

It Is not an Experiment.. not an Acc!- dent or Incident, but a sound. Honest Business, based on Time Tried and Tested Merit, never found wanting.
 There Is Reason.
 Cascarets are the implacable foe of All Disease Germs; the incompatible cleanser, purifier and strengthener of the entire Digestive Canal.
 They Act like Exercise on the Bowel Muscles. make them strong and active able to Help Themselves do their work keep themselves clean.
 Cascarets are the safeguard of Innocent Childhood against the Dreadful Death dealing Dangers that threaten tho Lives of the Little Ones.
 They are Purely Vegetable. absolutely Harmless, always Reliable and Efficient,
Holbrook argus., 1906-05-19

HNHERE Is Reason
 Why the Good People of America buy Cascarets as A Fast as the Clock Ticks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19
FIRE At BATH.
Elton X. Mclntire Loses Homeless
$500; Insurance $1,000.

Bath. Ne. Feb. 1S.-(SpeciaD.-T
hcmc of Elton K. Mcintyre in this city
was totally destroyed by fire early this
morning caused by defective CHM
ncy. II was situated in the lower end
of the city in the community called
Wmncgancc. which is outside Of the
public water system although pipes
have been distributed and the system
will be extended through there in the
sr'ring, SO that il was impossible to do
anything except save the adjoining
hCme OF Rufus Butler.
Mcintyre was at home alone. his
wife and daughter having gone to
South Gardiner for a visit. and when
awakened by the smoke he was so
weak that he was obliged to try three
times before being able to get out OF
bed and then ran in his bare feet to
ring In an alarm. The house WAS
burned fiat and most Of the debris was
also consumed
MIR. Mcintyre purchased the house
last spring. valuing II at 5000 with
insurance for $500 and his furniture
valued at 5000 was insured for one
half. He also lost sa5 in. cash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19
Portland Automobile and Power Boat
Chov

Is attracting a great deal of interest
and ii is safe to say that it will be a
grand success and il will undoubtedly
be an annual event in the city. Special
rates have been made on all the rail-
roads and the exhibition will bring
crowds of people here from all over
New England. All the modern cars
will be exhibited and the local dealers
will be there with their models. II will
be something. the like Of which Port
land has never seen before, and the
Maine people appreciate it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

Invitations have been received in this
city announcing the approaching we'd
ding Of Miss Mabel Josephine, daugh
ter Of MIR. and Mrs. Charles Emory
Tippctt Of Chllicothe. Ohio. and Her
bert Eiddcll. the ceremony to occur at
the home Of the brides parents, IS
Sixth street, at o'clock Wednesday
evening. Feb. 2S. Mr.. Isiddell was ut
one time resident of Augusta, and
was city editor Of the Journal i'm 1891.
His many friends in this city will OK
tend gratulations. -ti4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

One OF the most attractive numbers
Of the concert to be given by the Au-
gusta chorus Tuesday evening will be
an oboe solo by Mr.. Finkelstein of the
National Home Band at TogUe and
recently of the ANNAPOLIS Military
Band. This instrument is seldom heard
in Augusta in solo work. although ev-
eryonG~is familiar with it. The solo
will be given with organ accompani-
Inent. The oboe has very wide range
and when heard at its best is very
pleasing. The program far the concert
will be given in Tuesday mornings
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

DR.. McGcc. who will speak in
the Congregational church tonight
on "a Womans Experiences in
the japanese Army" was given the
rank of an officer in the army by the
minister Of war. and sent TO inspect
and report on various hospitals in
Japan and Corea. His Majesty, the
Emperor also bestowed on DIR. MCGEE
the order of the Sacred Crown, very
rare honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19
Nervousness and Nerve,

The more nervous man Is. the less
nerve he has. That sounds paradox
Cal-but it isn't: for nerve is stamina
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives nerve. 1t
tones the whole system. perfects dircs-
ton and assimilation. and is there
fore the best medicine u nervous per-
sen can take.
If you get tired easily. mentally or
physically take Hood's-it Call do you
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

Tho fishermen who have been follow
inS their vocation on the ice near the
island Oh the east side Of the river re-
port indifferent success. No smelts
have been caught, although on some
days the fishermen have succeeded in
laiding fairly good strings of clubs,
yellow perch and suckers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

An alarm from box % on Washington
street opposite st. AuSustine's church
at GAG Saturday morning, called out
the fire department to n chimney fire
at the house on Washington street
owned by C. +. Bilodeau and occupied
by Joseph Duplisse. The fire was Of
slight consequence. however and the
about was rung in at Z o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

Among the births which We're re-
corded al the office OF the city clerk
during the past week was that OF i
son, who was born to Mr.. and Mrs. 81
niun Harvey Feb. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

Special rates on the Maine Central
are announced for the latter part Of
this month ana the first Of March to
Portland, for the automobile and power
boat show which will be given i'll that
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

a large number of Augusta people
are planning to go TO Lewiston this
Week to attend the big carnival which
will open Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

The Susannah Wesley Society Of the
Methodist church will meet this even
ing with Miss Inez Hill at her home,
No. 10 Melville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

According to the books of the city
Clerk the number Of Democrats en-
rolled In the city is CT, two having been
enrolled Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-19

Owing to the urgent request of his
friends, L. II. Ingraham will give an
other OF his social hops for Tuesday
night.