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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
Renewed Inquiry Is Found
for Winter Goods.
Caused by Severe Weather
Which Affects Other Lines.


New York, March 23-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S. Weekly Review of Trade tomor-
row will say:
Retail distribution of ring merchan-
iise has received a check because of
the heavy snowfall. and severe storms
in many sections OF the country. but
some offset Is noted in renewed in
quiry for winter goods and there is no
interruption to the activity Of spring
departments. Confidence in the future
is remarkably bright. and the outlook
would be far better than ever before at
this season IL the fuel uncertainty were
removed. One Of the best features of
the iron and steel industry Is the steady
demand for steel rails.
No increase is noted in the activity of
textile mills, producers exhibiting per-
sistent confidence in the future. despite
the irregularity that is noted in pri-
mary markets. Erratic variations in
the raw material are not calculated to
give stability to cotton goods, yet there
has been comparatively little change in
regular quotations, although conces-
sions are noted in special transactions.
Weather conditions have not been
favorable for retail sales of spring
fabrics. which increases the cOnserva-
tism In the primary markets. Little
export demand from China is noted.
but there is an increase in shipments to
the Philippines.
A somewhat better tone in the hide
market was the result of last weeks
activity in leather. and packers report
sales of 100000 sides. about half of
which were native cows at 1872 cents.
Holders of the country hides were also
fortunate, quotations gaining an aver
age of IL cents. The foreign market
has developed some irregularity, dry
hides ruling steady. but wet salted
Mexican becoming fractionally weaker
Recent heavy transactions in leather
improved the tone OF the market. and
tanners ask about a cent per pound
more than they would have accepted a
few weeks ago. but the volume of bust
ness has quieted down as might be eX-
pected after such liberal movement
New England shoe manufacturers are
receiving orders for fall goods from
statesmen in the West and South, the
demand being chiefly for heavy goods.
This business being done on a basis of
IS case higher prices than ruled a
year ago. There is only moderate de-
mand for late spring styles.
Failures this week number 213 in the
United States. against 255 last year,
and 81 in Canada compared with 16 a
year ago.
New York. March 23-Bradstreets
state of trade tomorrow will say: Colo
weather and heavy SHOWS have stimu-
lated retail trade in winter goods and
helped winter wheat in Canada, though
possibly holding back retail shipping
trade. Spring sales and shipments by
jobbers have been heavy. Failures for
the week number 90. as against 33 last
week and Is in this week a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

William J. Morrison. formerly of
Gardiner. but now with the Draper Ma
chine company, of Hopedale. Mass.
and Nina E. Gilbert of South Hadley
Falls We're married by the Rev. Ed
mond l.. Smiley of the Methodist
church. at the home of the brides par
ents March 10. Their future home will
be at Hopedale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
Desirable Real Estate
For Sale in Gardiner

The homestead Of the late Cant. Arthur
Berry, situated on Autumn Street. The
mousse contains twelve rooms. wood house
ana large stable. at moderate expense
Inc stable could be made into a two tene-
ment house; extra large lot; also desir-
able house lot directly opposite this es-
tate on same street. Also several de-
sirabie lots on Clinton Street, large lots.
nlRh land and moderate prices. This en-,
tire property must be sold. For terms
ana an rartlcuiars inquire OF o. p. Clason or
NJ A. Haraden, Gardiner. Maine
Gardiner, Maine, March II, 1906.
p,o-dou
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
DEM. STATE CONVENTION
Will Be Held in June at Bangor, Day
TO Be Announced,

Bangor, Me-, March 23-The Demo-
cratic State committee has definitely
announced that the Democratic State
convention will be held in Bangor in
June. The date has not yet been fully
decided upon and will be given out
later. The fact that Bangor would
probably be chosen has been known
for sometime but this is the first def
mite announcement that that city has
been decided upon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
Affects the Railroad n en-.

Meadville, Pa. March 23-Ord RS
were issued by Mechanical Superintcn-
dent George w. Wildin of the Erie
Railroad today suspending locomotive
repairs work at all shops on the sys-
TEN. Five thousand men are laid Off
The action is said to be due to the
threatened coal strike.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
Police commissioner McAdoo. of New

Police commissioner McAdoo, of New
YORK recently gave utterance to these
words: "The church cannot compete
With a sensational press. The church
cannot compete with the political club.
ne church cannot compete with the
tEcater. The church cannot compete
with ethical clubs. Tie church can
NOT compete with saloons. We want
churches that arc Churches"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
Y. OF N. TRACK MEET,
Seniors 25 Points-Sophs II 1.3, Fresh.
men 10 1-3, Juniors 71.3,

Orono. Me, March 23.-The annual
Indoor track meet of the University o ::
Maine was held this evening. Tho
class OF 1906 won the meet cn points
with a total Of IS while the class Of
1907 had II 1-3: 1909, 1913, and 1908
7l-3
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Steward Sears. who for the last two
years has been one of the most efficient
workmon in the blacksmith shop con-
Quoted by his father, w. G. Sears. has
decided to go into business for himself
and next Monday will open a shop op-
pOsite the new shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
Aumors

Come to the surface in the
spring as in no other season.
It's pity they don't run themselves
all OF that way: but in spite of pimples
and other eruptions. they mostly re-
main In the system. That's bad.
Hoods Sarsaparilla removes them
ana cures all the painful and disfigur-
ing troubles they cause. Nothing else
cieanses the system and clears the
complexion like HOod's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Beane's Corner drug store" like
good wine," improves with time Here
are not only the standard favorites.
Epicurean chocolates at 27c. on Satur-
days. but also fine 25c. and zoe.
grade. beside the druggist cream mints
and gumdrops. one can eat with n
"clear conscience"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

An unusually good Saturday trade is
expected by the storekeepers for sleigh
ing IS good and people in the country
are anxious to see the new spring
goods. Business on the street has been
brisk for the last few days
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES,

The Calais Democratic caucus Fri
day night re-nominated George NJ
Hanson, the present mayor of the city,
for another term. The choice was
unanimous.
Samuel L. Black. manager of the
New England Telephone Cos. office at
Calais died Friday, aged 73 years. He
worked 81 years as telegraph opera
tor serving As years in the employ of
the Western Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

The mosquito is most common within
and abolt the Arctic circle. On coast
ing trips to the North Cape vessels
are sometimes invaded by maddening
swarms at every stopping place. In
Alaska they are said 10 form clouds
so dense that it Is impossible for
sportsmen 10 aim as objects beyond
hile native dogs are sometimes killed
by them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
Gov. Pattison Slightly Improved.

Columbus. Ohio, March ga slight
Improvement was reported this even
ing in Gov. Pattisons condition. 1t
was reported tonight that the COVER
nor is sustained by the administration
of oxygen but this was denied.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Mrs. Fred Wilkey. who has been Wis
iting friends in Gardiner. left yesterday
for Waterville where she will pass 4
few days before returning to her home
in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

At the village of Bottesford, in the
vale OF Belvoir. England, the ancient
custom of ringing the curfew bell is
still observed. The day of the month
and montn Of the year are also tolIed
on separate bells every evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

F. :. Smith & Co. have done their
part. if shoppers who read the ad are
prompt to appreciate the bargains
it will be lively times 1T their store to-
day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

The schools in Gardiner, Randolph
ard F'armingdale will open Monday
morning for the spring term, with the
exception of the North street school.
Farmingdale which will begin a week
later
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

A sale Of cooked food. aprons and
homemade candy will be held by the
Sunshine Society this afternoon at the
w. L. MaXcy store, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Miss Frances Southard, who has been
the guest Of Gardiner friends for
week. returned yesterday to her home
i'll Lubec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Jenks, the candy man, say his de-
liciOus and fresh made popcorn will be
only 10c. a pound today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

to Lewiston yesterday, called by the
death Of Mrs. divers sister.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Miss Ellen Garrity. who has been
visiting Whitefeld friends, returned
yesterday to her home in South Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Miss Florence Morrell arrived from
Hebron Academy yesterday to pass i
vacation at her home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Mrs. Henry Fellows Of Boston Is the
guest Of friends in Randolph for a few
day:.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
I Lake LAXATIVE BRO-fO Quinine Tab
iets pruggists refund noney If it fails
70 cure T. W. GROVES, signature -
on each "ox. &c. tn. ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Miss Georgia Mason. who has been
visiting friends in this city, returned
yesterday to her home in Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
STORM VICTIMS.
Continue. from Page One,

them may not be learned for several
weeks at least and in some instances
may never be known.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Frank Z. Locke. who for some time
has been confined to his home by i'll
ness, is again able TO be out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

French winegrOWers are more than
ever convinced that hailstornls can be
averted by the timely firing of cannon.
In the Beaujolais district alone, 462
cannon are now in use.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

George r. Emery arrived yesterday
from Davidson, and will pass few
days at his home in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Mrs. viii Seekings Of Richmond is
the guest Of Mrs. Daniel Derry in Ran
doiph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Carl Reed and Richard Maxoy have
returned fron. Hebron Academy TO
pass the spring vacation at their homes
here
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

An application Of paint is improving
the appearance OF the Cross & Robin
SON store
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
MISCELLANEOUS

PUPILS IN HYPNOTlSM WILL BE
taken by G. Huntington, who has studied
with Prof. Lawson Hermann in New
York and graduated from the American
College of Scientists. PhiIa Apply at 8
Robinson street. Gardiner. Me. mar19d1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Mrs. Philip Knowles arrived last
evening from ThOsmaston and Will pass
a few days in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Bussell Bros. are making improve
ments to the basement Of their store
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Miss Emma Day returned yesterday
from a visit in South Hadley, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

There is hardly king in Christen-
dom today whose wife does not over
top him by head.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Mrs. Laplaine went to Richmond
yesterday TO attend the funeral of a
fl lend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Bank Examiner Timberlake and In
snrance Commissioner Carr were in
Gardiner yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Miss Annie Brann returned yester-
day from visit in Watertown Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Homer Il. Dill left yesterday for a
brief business visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Preparations are being made for
easter music in the churches.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Harold Wing of Boston is visiting his
former home in this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Mrs. d. G. Foster has returned from
a weeks visit in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
TOWN ELECTIONS.

WEST FORKS PL.-.As SCISSORS. John u.
rin. niantation clerk. Frank j. Durgin
School supervisor, G. l.. Ban. Athens
Money appropriated: Schools, s32,,; other
PURPOSES, $2J2.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

"A special town meeting will be held
Monday In FarmingGale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Strike for +. c. Wises store TODAY
after reading add.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24

Mrs. Gilblair is the guest Of friends
in Watervile.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-24
GARDINER.

JeurnaI's Telephone Call, 01.a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

Susy Bear and Jimmy Bear
Lay a-sleeping in the lair,
When the sun looked in and said:
"Wake up, wake up! Sleepy-head!"
Old Pa Bear, he heard the cry,
Stretched and opened just one eye,
Said, "Look here, old Mister Sun,
Our nap is just begun.
Go awayi IF you don't cease
I will call for the police!
Then he turned around again
And his SHORES filed all the den.
But the children IS eyes were bright,
Jimmy said, "Tho it's Bear-night,
Outside everything is day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
HE HELPED HIMSELF
e IR EMERSON TENNENT lived in Ceyon at a
~ place called Colombo. He had tame elephant

~ IR EMERSON TENNENT lived in Ceylon at
y place called Colombo. He had tame elephant
that very fond of fruit. When the elephant
his master walking about the garden he would up
to him, twist his trunk round his and try to lead
him to the fruit trees
The elephant, used to visit the kitchen where the
cook gave him milk Sometimes she offered him tempt
ing bit of food, and he did not say No, thank YOU
Occasionally he allowed to go into the dining
room when dessert the table, Afterward he said
to himself, fThose oranges very nice; I think
will have few more So he went, without permission,
when nobody in the He found the fruit the
sdeboard among the glasses and dessert plates What
dide know about glass and chnaq He only wanted the
oranges just knocked down the things that were
in the way Of his trunk and fed himself with FRUIT
This occurred several times and he did much mis-
chief that last his master obliged to get rid of
him., >r
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

S'pose we sneak away and play"
"Sure!" said Susy. eco ahead.
[ know where there is sled.'
Then they hurried thru the wood
To clearing where there stood
George johnson s fathers hut.
There s the Sled" said Susy, "but
We must put it back before
George comes out Of the door,
"Huh!' said Jimmy Bear, "why, I
Could eat him up and not half try
Over hill and dale they few
And the sun cried, "Good for you"
Then they put it back again
And hurried home into the den.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
KEEPING THE RULES.

ia like to see the man who took
The pains to make the spelling book,
And ask why words are so contrary
There, in the dictionary; Il. .
Why dew is "du',
And new is Hnu',
While sew is $500,
I certainly would like to know! .s-~~
Then rough is ruff,
And tough is "tuff''. @.
But dough is "doe''-. @ !
Now, tell me, pray, why that is SOL .~~a-.
And will not some one tell me how
Plough is ''plow'?
For if poor little boys at school -4.-
Are strictly made to keep the rule,
I think the bookmakers should be
just as particular as we!
-zitella Cooke in "The Grasshopper's Hop
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
THE MONTHS,

January, February, March and April, May,
June, July and August pass; September fades away;
Then October; then November then Christmas Day
Little Folks.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
THE CHILD AND THE RAIN.

The Rain tapped gently on the pane,
But all its tapping was in vain:
You can't, you can It come in, Sir Rain, -
The child replied, "and that is plain!
We don It like wet-we do like dry ~
You can't come in-you needn't try!"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
A CROP OF CHICKS.

Our nehbor children much aed little chick
asked: ''Have they all blossomed yet?'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14
VERY BIG DOUGHNUTS.

Little Beth making her first Seeing
Ppa where
frying big enough those doughnuts ns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
Canal Building in the Senate.

The committee on interoceanic canals is easily the leading committee of the Senate today. and it will remain the leading committee until the canal is dug. At present the committee con sists of seven republicans and five dem ocrats. The democrats are Morgan of Alabama, Carmack of Tennessee, Taliaferro of Florida, German of Mary land, and Simmons of North Carolina. I ne. illness of Senator German and the absence of Senator Carmack has prac- tieally thrown the minority work of this committee upon Senator Morgan, and he would be fully justified in call ing for assistance. Even a younger man would do that.
 Senator Germans protracted illness has at length induced him to retire from the committee, and the filling of the vacancy is a matter of deep con Slderat1on on the democratic side Of the Senate. Senator Bailey was urged to take the place. His state is deeply interested in the building of the canal, and in the many problems connected with it's construction, and all felt that his ability and energy should be given to the great work. But he declines to accept the proffered place. It is now thought that Senator Foster will be selected to take MT. Germans place.
 Senator Morgan will continue to give the subject careful attention, but there should be a division of the minority work of the great committee, for every year of the next ten will add to the burden. Senator Foster is an excellent lawyer who has practically been in public life thirty years. He was gov ernor of Louisiana eight years, and he took seat in the Senate in 1901.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
Publicity in Campaigns.

The bill that Senator Foraker has been authorized by the committee on privileges and elections to report as q bill that is highly evasive and will prove highly inefficient. It would in fact, prove to be no law at all. It sim ply prohibits corporations from con tributing to campaign funds, and the o 1 of a corporation who makes such a contribution is to be fined 5000 that is all. The bill contains pro vision for publicity-no provision for punishing those who receive contribu. tions. The proposed bill insults the intelligence of the American people. It should be entitled "a bill to main tain and promote campaign contribu- tions in national elections for that is what it really is. Under it the national political bosses could hunt with i'm. punity for campaign subscriptions, for any corporation could contribute by swelling the salary of one of it's oftl- cials, and no one would be the wiser for it.
 There is but one remedy, and that is publicity. Every democrat should stand for publicity, and what is needed more than anything else in this matter is a democratic Congress that will senl for persons and papers until the se- crets of 1896, 1900 and 1904 are un- earthed. The democrats should not rest until the whole truth is brought out.
 The people-all the people-have a right to know how their Presidents are elected-whose money did it--what ob- ligations bind them-what they repre- sent. There is no right stronger, plainer or more important than this, and it will never be met and enforced until the democrats control the House, and this question should be presented in every district this summer and fall. he whole subject is really up to the people. for the Foraker bill is trav- esty upon popular rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
TELEPHONES IN SWEDEN.
Low Rates That Are Charged by Gov
 ernment-OWned Systems.

Edward F. Dunne, Mayor of Chicago, in
 The Reader.
 In many countries I found the govern ment engaged in the telephone business In Sweden, for instance I found the government conducting telephone sys- tenn of its own. The state does not pre- vent private individuals from running telephone lines if they wish. But the government. intent that the people shall have necessities at fair rates. caring for the welfare of the many rather than for stuffing the wallets of the few. manages telephone system of it's own In Stock holm and other Swedish cities even the homes of the members of the humber working classes are equipped with tele- phones, and the rate for local private service runs as low, in some cases, as six dollars year. local call at a pay station may be had for about one and one-auarter cents. Business houses, with unlimited service, pay as low as about fifteen dollars and twenty-five cents per year Those who have paid the exorbi- tant service rates exac,ed In Chicago. New York and other cities of the United States will readily understand that condi- tons are somewhat different.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
JOE LETTERS LUCK.
Washington Post.

From the Washington Post
 Tt has not been so long since Joe Letter struck the town of Sheridan. Wyo., where he was scheduled to put in a few hours" said H. P. Courtney of Chicago at the Raleigh.
 Among the other public utilities of Sheridan was an open gaming establish ment which was organized for business S65 days in the year. You will remember what Cy Warman said of a Colorado town: It's day all day in the daytime and there is no night in Creede' That is about the kind of a town Sheridan was on the evening of his arrival young Letter accompanied by the cashier of the na- tional bank, sauntered into the local Monte Carlo and began playing the wheel, the cashier having first told the proprietor that he would be responsible for any thing his plunger friend might lose
 At the outset Letters luck was villain ously bad. He lost one big bet after an other until his indebtedness was away up in the tens of thousands. Still he play ed on as serene and good-natured as though he were winning but it seemed impossible for him to recoup. Finally the tab showed that he was $50,000 loser, and still his nerve did not forsake him. Long before that limit had been taken off, for the proprietor was as game as the player. The losings kept mounting up, and when the $GO,000 mark had been reached some of the proprietor's friends suggested that 1t would be good idea to break up the game, even if it involved shooting out the lights.
 This was vetoed and the play went on. Not until Joe Letter was loser to the ex- tent of s6s.oo0 did the tide turn and then, as sure as I am living man. he began winning in a steady streak that knew no change until he quit the game in the gray hours of the dawn not only with chips enough to square his indebtedness, but with $700o profit. The owner of the place was glad to see him go. for had he con- tinued the bank would surely have gone broke "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-01
Pleasina Words.

Last Sunday morning I was a profted and delighted worshiper at the First Pres byterian church." said M. II. Wells, a methodist. The pastor, pr. Stagg, preached a strong sermon. He dealt with living and vital issues. The vast congre- gation was pleased; so they expressed themselves at the close of the sermon.
 Among the announcements made by pr. Stagg was on the coming of our general conference. A Methodist preacher could not have said kinder or more gracious things of us as a denomina tion I wish he would write what he said and allow 1t to go into print Such a fraternal spirit is refreshing. Dr. Stags urged his congregation to open their doors to our delegates. The reputation of our city hs said was at stake. Dr. Stagg loves Bir- mingham and wants the conference to pass off creditably to us. The delegates and visitors expect to pay for their entertain ment. All they wish is room and welcome. Personally I thank Dr. Stagg for his very kind words