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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01
So Great Were the Activity and Prosperity of
Industrial Interests Throughout
the Land

Number OF roads reporting IN October IS; IN Sep
tenber IS; in August. IS; in July, 10; in june n In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01

n an aVoTase c0st Tor each freight car Of
To. for Passenger coach 5000 and FOR a
locomotive, EHoll the amount spent ~ the rail-
Foads Il lss for motive power and rolling stock
would Be nearly <155rSSDD
: vel known railroad men, commenting Oh the
Posptcts for the year 1895. said: The railroads
nay hsIe done wonderfully well ia 1906 and VIII do
ytls. u IS TIE growth ri Inc railroads IS
q {.N i"deN e the Euuutry.s prosperity and
an gag lh4t TIE culture promises So highly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01

(By Frank s Ronde. treasurer of F Ronde
Company! of New-York. His leads In trade with
Ve1ezuela)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01

Third week II Dec.-1905. 1894 Difference .
81 Gal 1Oj 50 tst4 $50 ms SS1"H1
6 con, panies. SD. zT2 72s.o3O Dec 1o-uoS 10
= - = = 4o9 az M Ss91 stSs 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01

TIE greater part q The construction has been. as
Is natural II the West and Southwest, the Eastern
roads contentng themselves with improving their
equipment and rolling stock Enormous orders
nave been placed Tor locomotives and steel cars
for improved switches and safety appliances
The following table shows s.The Railroad Ca
zetics estimate Of cars and locomotives built il
the last seven years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01
railroads. Contested with Vast Volume of freight

1904. S31 %: December l. 1908 $50 d: December
l. 1902 500 50: December 1. 1901, $28 II: Decens
Der l, 1900, s28 o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01
MONEY IN CIRCULATION.

The money in circulation III the United states
increased III November 1902 S9.002t6i, me
increase from December ], 1904, to December j.
,ol5 vas SIS 246172. as appears from the fol-
loving Ia BILE: ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01
GOLD MOVEMENT BY YEARS.

Exports and imports Of gold from and to the
United States in series OF years have been as
follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01
NETWORK CLEARING HOUSE RECORD.

The Clearing House reports total clearlSs lot the
year 1905 at $93 $50 202 and balances q 6556-
049 These are record figures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01
LIsTINGs IN 1905.

Stocks and bonds listed on the New-York Stock
Exchange in 1895 show total of nearly S1,J0a0OOOO
The following shows the hstngs in the several
months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-01

May 100; ii April g. in March. lO1; il February.
50 IN January. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

not Of truth. impress the people of this
locality with any sense of doubt as 10
their rights as free born Americans or
as TO the justice Of the stand they have
taken. Without the Intervention or
misinform"d or prejudiccd public men,
California would deeply hav" apprc-
ciatcd an opportunity to exercise the
Fundamental right to deal with this
subject alone and unaided. in which
event Japan might have spared herself
much Of the concern that has resulted
fen the work of mcddlerS.
"1'hc Board Of Education Will nos re-
code from its position and whether ire
President of the United States has been
led into error and now applies cinpnal l.
ic language to the people Of this State,
or whether ambitious secretaries dis
tort plain facts and state documents
that may perhaps b" Formidable IN a
political sense. the school authorizes
of this city. acting under a stat" ii'W
and without prejudice. will d"uhl less
adhere to the very reasonable stand
that has been taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
which has served so effec-

committee which has served so effec-
lively.
At this point the gathering was CIV
en- the musical treat Of the afternoon In
a song by Miss Nina Gardner Of Rock
land. the daughter of State Master
Gardner. Miss Gardner possesses a
carefully trained contralto voice OF ex-
ceptional sweetness and strength anu
the heartiness of the applause testified
the appreciation Of the hearers.
The mileage committee reported that
it had paid the mileage Of delegates to
a total Of S144O.81. with the representa-
tives OF several Oranges remaining to
pe paid. Worthy Lecturer Thompson
said 4 good word for the hospitality
and kindness Of Augusta in general and
Of the janitor Of the City building IN
particular, and suggested that lit
tie collection be taken up for him as
token Of appreciation. Brother Thomp-
son himself was named to take up the
collection and later reported that the
neat little sum OF $15.32 had been Sc
cured as q Christmas present for the
ian!tor. At $50 recess was taken I'M
Ill 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
EVENING Session.

The closing session of the 33d an
nual meeting Of the Maine state
Grange was one of the most enjoyable
of the week as the closing session or
these annual meetings usually are.
Most Of the business was out OF the
way and the members felt at peace
with the world and with each other.
Many had gone home on the afternoon
trains, but there were fully 500 Patrons
In the hall and there was an atmo-
sphere of informality and sociability
which added infinitely to the occasion.
Worthy Treasurer Addition was III the
masters chair for the first of the even
ing and proved good presiding Of
ficer.
The first thing done was to read
telegram of fraternal greetings to
the New Hampshire State Grange IN
session at Concord. Chairman Evans
of the committee on telephones made
his report. The masters of half a doZ-
en- Pomona Granges-kennebec, Lin
coin, Penobscot, Excelsior, North
Franklin and Green Mounlain-tOld OF
their progress during the past year.
Worthy Master Yeaton of Kennebec
Pomona said his organization had now
1867 members. a gain Of Ill in the past
year. PenObscot Pomona is the largest
in the State with 5000 members.
Worthy Overseer Bcarce told in detail
Of the new Grange store in Bangor
Several of the deputies made reports
OF the past year.
Mixed in throughout the even
ing was a good share of enter
tainment. including readings and
recitations by Mrs. F.. C. CARL, Mr..
Morse. Aunt Mandy Cobb, Miss
Maude Andrews Mrs. f. c. Patten.
Ezra Andrews. and a piano solo by
Sister Nettie Brown of Rockland. Prof.
| Bateman was called back as he start
ed to leave the hall and made n ring
ing speech in his Enthusiastically
vigorous fashion, punctuating it with
good stories and poetic flights. and
closing with 4 warning against the
dangers which menace the Grange and
the country at large.
One Of the last bits Of bust
ness was the installation OF Mrs.
Gardner as Flora of the State
| Grange. as she had not been present
when the officers were installed at
| Bangor last year. At 1920 O'Clock. af-
ter the entertainers had been thanked,
the records of the day read and "Am-
erica" sung. the session was closed in
due form and the State Grange stood
| adiOurned to meet at Lewiston in De-
cember, 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
THANKS OF BOARD OF TRADE.
A Word Of Appreciation to the Citizens
Of Augusta.

December Goth. 1906.
Last March the Augusta Board of
Trade. relying upon the well earned
reputation for hospitality which the
citizens Of Augusta have acquired,
decided to invite the Maine State
Grange to hold its annual session here.
That invitation was extended to the
Maine State Grange through its ex-
ecutive committee. by letter; the ac-
ceptance of the invitation was deferred
until the meeting of the executive
committee in Auburn in July.
The Augusta Board of Trade. in
order to secure favorable action upon
its invitation. sent its secretary to
Auburn to urge upon the executive
committee the advantages offered by
the Capital city for the annual meeting.
In the performance of that duty
the secretary. while urging upon
the executive committee the adj
vantages OF locality and train service
in Augusta, relied particularly upon
the generous hospitality of all Of our
citizens in assisting in the entertain
ment of so large a number of visitors.
The Grange was assured that. how
ever UuillUtT VI tut
of Husbandry might attend the annual
session everybody would be entertain
cd in comfortable. convenient and
homelike quarters The invitation was
accepted.
That the confidence Of the Board Of
Trade WAS not misplaced is clearly
shown from the fact that. notwith-
standing the very large number of peo-
pie attending the Grange. everyone Of
them was entertained in 4 manner that
received the universal appreciation Of
our visitors. The homes OF 50 large
number Of our citizens We're thrown
open for the entertainment Of our
guests that. even on the day when the
largest number was in attendance the
secretary Of the Bolrd of Trade had
at his command nearly zoo more rooms
than were required 10 take care Of tn.
crowd: hotels. boarding houses and
private houses We're opened to us To
their utmost capacity.
While this invitation was was eX-
tended on behalf of the Board Of Trade
| the entertainment was in reality n
movement in which all Of our citizens
We're equally interested. and in which
they equally participated. yet from the
fact that the entertainment was given
in the name Of the Board OF Trade. the
secretary feels that il is only Just that
some public recognition should be made
of the generous spirit exhibited by all
of our citizens and particularly for
that of those who made preparations
and were ready to receive and enter
tain our guests to an extent not reouir-
ed by even the large number of Pat
rOns present.
The thanks Of the Board Of Trade
are extended alike to those who did
entertain our visitors and to those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Respectfully,
FRANK L. BUTTON, Secretary.
WORKSHOP FOR THE BLIND.
State Grange Endorses Request for
Legislature Appropriation.

William ]. Ryan. the well-known
blind man of Portland, who has been
the leading spirit in several move
ments in aid of his fellow unfortunates
Of the State. was before the State
Grange, while in session in this city.
using every endeavor to secure the sup
port OF its members to help obtain a
substantial appropriation from the
State during the session of the .3d
Legislature. for workshop where
blind people may not only learn a
trade, but have an opportunity to work
at it,
The following resolution was intro
duced before the State Grange and
adopted by that organizations:
Whereas, there are many blind per-
sons in the State of Maine whose pitt
full condition can be ameliorated by an
industrial education which will enable
them to provide for themselves, which
education can only be obtained in an
Industrial Workshop instituted and
conducted for the special purpose Of
teaching such mechanic arts as are
adapted to their unhappy state and
capacity; and whereas there is no such
liiuuStIldl WORKSHOP IN tne state OF
Maine, and whereas there has been a
corporation legally organized under the
name of The Maine Institution for the
Blind. expressly designed to provide for
the industrial education of this unfor-
tunate class already large and grow
ing larger with the increase OF our
population.
Therefore. be it resolved that the
Maine State Grange does hereby most
earnestly entreat the members of the
Honorable Senate. and House of Rep
reSentatlVeS next to assemble in Leg
Islature for 1907 to appropriate a sum
OF money such as shall be reasonably
required for the purpose of providing
suitable buildings, tools. apparatus and
instructions for the institutions and
maintenance of same, believing the
same to be not only a beneficence 10
the bind, but sacred duty which the
people of our State owe to these I'M
fortunate citizens.
Adopted WILLIAM !. RYAN
0. GARDINER, Master Maine Stato
Grange.
T.. Fl. LIBBY. Secretary Maine State
Grange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Says President Is Med
ding in State Affairs.
That Sec. metcaif Distolts Facts
for Political Favor.
Shoulder High in the Air, Carrying
a Great Big Chip.

San Francisco, Dec. 2O.-President
Roosevelt is accused of meddiing with
state affairs on erroneous ASSUMPTIONS
and Victor II. Metcalf, now secretary
of the nav. is accused Of distorting
facts for political favor by the San
Francisco Board Of Education in a let
ter written today in reply to an epistle
from Mrs Flora Il. Harris of Toxic,
missionary. Mrs. Harris recently adj
dressed communication to the Board
Of Education in which she deplored
san FranciscOs attitude toward Jap
anese in public schools. contiemning
what she termed 1.-The provincial spirit"
of the local officials. She deprecated
TIE attempt to classify the Japanese as
"Orientals' and expressed surprise
that the children Of any foreign resi-
dents should be excluded from the
public schools and segregated without
their consent, solely on account of their
nationality
The Board of Education. thcreupon
by its secretary, Elmere c. Lefting-
well. framed a reply which will be
mailed To Mrs. Harris in Japan. The re-
ply asserts that the Japanese have not
been excluded from the schools" de-
spite the fact no less parsonage than
the President of the United States has
employed a similar assertion in franz
ing a message to Congress and not
withstanding the wholly unfair report
made Of the entire school incident by
the former secretary of commerce and
labor Victor H. Metcalf." The provin-
cialisn Of California, the reply states.
is oddly enough reflected in the hearts
and minds Of the people of Washing
ton and oregon. Continuing, the reply
says:
1.-The fact that the President of the
United States, basing argument on CT
roneous statement. frames against 4
loyal people scathing criticisms re-
gardinS a matter that is purely one of
local concern. does not in the least de-
ter people Of the Pacific coast, who, af-
ter all, are doubtless the best judges Of
their own immediate needs and vel
fare. Neither does the misleading de-
auctions and recommendations of q
politician having authority, when
voiced through a document which
plainly sought the light Of favor and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
REWARD FOR FAlTHFuLNEsS
President Helps Out Sheriff Whose
Performance Of Duty Cost His Place.

Washington. Dec. Gothic following
letter has been given out at the White
House:
THE White House. Washington. d. c..
Dec. l.. 1906.
Dear Mr.. Bonapartc: Some three
years ago. Sheriff J. l.. Merrill of Car
roll county. Georgia, lost his chance
for reelection by his action in beat
ing off a mob Of several hundred white
pecpie who were trying to take n ne
gro out Of Jail and put him to death.
Sheriff Merrill and his deputies fired on
the mob and killing and wounding sew
eral men and beating the others off. Be-
cause of this he was defeated for re-
election. Congressman AdamSOn
brought the matter 10 my attention,
saying that he hated TO see man who
had done such n service as public Of
fetal defeated because If the very fact
that lie had rendered the service. He
told me that Gov. Terrell had offered
Merrill Il place. the best he had to give.
which carried salary Of $50 per month.
1 told the congressman l thought
could beat that and got him Il place at
$500 a year as custodian of the grounds
OF the federal prison at Atlanta. hear
he has done we'll. If he has done WELL
cent we give him promotion"
Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
"HON CHARLES ]. BONAPARTE.
Attorney General"
The late Premier Seldom of New Zea-
land left an estate Of about &5hGpi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
MAINE STATE GRANGE.
Continued from Page One.)

meet in his city before the claims OF
other cities had been heard. He said
Waterville wanted to present It's invi-
tation for 1907, for the Grange had met
In Lewiston since it met in Waterville,
but had supposed it would have to
deal with the executive committee
after the usual custom. He said that
the passage of the motion would not
be slap at Lewiston, for the ex-
ecutivc committee. after considering
the case, would decide to have the
meeting there after all.
The debate waxed lively and warm.
State Master Gardner said word as
to the rights of the State Grange and
as to the custom Of the National
Grange in such matters. Brother
Wells was heard from again and half
a dozen times Prof Bateman got in a
few words edgewise, and they were al
ways forceful and effective. Then
Hon. c. S. Hichborn got the floor and
he proved just the peacemaker which
the occasion demanded. Very adroitly
and eloquently he summed up and
presented the whole situation, arguing
first one side and then the other in a
way which kept everybody guessing.
and then suggesting as compromise
that the matter be allowed to stand as
earlier voted, namely that the session
be at Lewiston in 1907, with the under
standing that all use their influence to
have it held at Watervil1e in 1908.
This seemed to strike everybody as a
happy idea. Editor Mayo allowed
gracefully that such an arrangement
would be balm to Waterville's feelings,
and Prof. Bateman promptly declared
that Lewiston loved Waterville like
sister and would try to make the meet
ing at Waterville in 1908 even better
than the one at Lewiston in 1907. The
compromise idea prevailed over
whelmingly and only few scattering
hands were raised in favor Of recon-
sidering the earlier action when the
matter was put to vote. The crowd
was in such good humor that no doubt
1t would have as willingly arranged to
rmeet in Bangor In 1909 and in Augusta
IN 1910. but somehow nobody thought
to suggest it. 1t was now high noon
and recess was taken to p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
EKOWHEGAN.
Camdage-HcIman.

A quiet home wedding was solemn
lied at Athens Wednesday, when
Miss Holman, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John f. Holman, was married To
c.. A. Camdaee Of Seal IIarbor. The
party drove to Skowhegan. where they
left on the 1.3J train. The sleigh was
gaily decorated with white ribbons and
Old shoes ana attracted Il great dear
OF attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

who We're willing to do so had the OPP
portunity been afforded.
The spirit shown by our people with
out regard to personal inconvenience or
other consideration cannot be too high
ly commended. And if this slight
recognition of the hospitality Of those
who entertained and of those who were
willing to do so can add to the person.
al satisfaction of having participated in
making this annual meeting of the
Maine State Grange successful in every
particular. it is fully and freely given
with the generous thanks Of the Board
Of Trade.
Pacncntf1ll1,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Union Veterans Union Election

At the annual meeting Of Abra ham
Lincoln Command. Union Veterans
Union. the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Frank
H. Wing, colonel: lieutenant colonel,
Nat Owens; major, c. Marion Mills:
adjutant. Jefferson Savage; quarter
master Henry 2. Cannon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
PITTSFIELD
Encampment Election,

AT the business meeting of tho Sohas-
ticook Encampmcnt, No. 81. "Wednesday
evening Tor the annual election Of OIL
GERS tho result was as follows:
<. r. George W. Mains: H. p, Moses
hhrrs; > w, George +. Ritchie; J. w.
r. ". Weeks: scribe. f. W. Buxton. f..
scribe. H. r. Libby: Treas, .. II. Drake.
III" n"wly-rlccted officers will be in.
stalled at Ii" next regular meeting
Jan =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

At special meeting of Drummond
Royal Arch Chapter Wednesday evening
the degree was conferred upon two can
dida ties. d. G.. II. p. Porter of Pittsfied
was present to inspect the work. which
he pronounced perfect. There were also
present about 50 guests from Waterville
and Fairfield. A banquet followed the
meeting. A. f. Jack getting as caterer,
after which a smoke talk was enioyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Funeral Of Late Mrs. Clifford.

The funeral Of Mrs. Belle n. Gifforl
was held at the family home on Water
street Thursday forenoon at II o'clock.
The services We're conducted by Rev.
George Merriam, pa stor of the Bethany
Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
FAIRFIELD.

Funeral Of Late Mrs. Everett Marcoux,
The funeral of the late Mrs Ellen
MarcouX. wife of Everett Marcoux. who
died this week from consumption. was
held at o'clock Thursday morning
from the Catholic church here. Vhe
pastor, Rev. FIR. Jouvin. ofIiciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Lizzie Lewis accompanied by her moth
err went to Portland yesterday for mcdi-
cal treatment at the hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Mrs. A. NJ. Huff has gone to Montreal
| to pass Christmas with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
OAKLAND.

Mr. and Mrs. Erland Brann have re
turned from a weeks stay in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The cold of Thursday WAS not far
behind that Of Wednesday. At
o'clock Thursday morning the Their
mOmcterS on Main street stood at II
degrees below zero, and at some places
in the city 4 temperature Of % degrees
below is reported. Unlike the previous
day, the sun did not come out to warm
the atmosphere, and ut ] ! a. NJ. il WAS
from two to five degrees below zero 1T
various points in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
WATERVILLE.

Miss Jessie Halves is visiting Gard
ner friends for Il few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Over -, 900 umbrellas lost in London arr.
taken Ia police headquarters every year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The late Premier Seldom of New Zea-
land left an estate Of about s5n,Ggi
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-04-09
WHY IS T|LLmAN?
BY ellison Gardner.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April o.
There are honest men in congreys.
Not many-but one here and there.
1t is a somewhat delicate task to
name them. Human judgments are
fallible; and anything is possible
SO long as the man is alive.
That Benjamin Ryan Tillman is
honest is a conviction for which I
am willing to risk a reputation
based on 10 years. close-range OBJ
seryation Of politics and politicians.
If Tillman Is proved dishonest, I
am willing to go back to the lob
bies of the Chicago city council and
the Illinois legislature, and begin
my education in the ways of graft,
with Bath House John and the sue
cessor of Chas. T. Yerkes. If it
can be shown that Tillman Is a
CRATER I will agree to take VIM. A.
Clark of Montana as my model of
civic virtue.
Tillman was governor of his
state, and in that position brought
the liquor traffic under state con-
| troll. Any man who can do that
without getting rich is entitled to
respect. And Tillman is not rich.
Any man who can serve 10 years
in the United States senate with
out becoming a co-partner with
Stephen B. Elkins or Arthur B.
German in the railway business,
has right to be regarded as hon.
est.
Tillman has passed his novitiate.
1t is many day since he was Of
fered any form of bride. The fires
OF his trial were in those days in
South Carolina when he ran for
governor, and stumped the state,
county by county, in joint debate
with the candidate of the opposi-
| ton. Those were no pin ktea af-
fairs. Bullies were hired to set up