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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
"Supposinq They Are Not Bluffs"
(Bangor NcwS.)

(f5dNSof NcWS)
From much of the talk in the papers
about moving the seat of government
from Augusta to some other city one
might get the impression that the
State House prize, if it is a prize, had
been put up at auction. to be knocked
down to the highest bidder. On that
plan, were a similar question to be de-
cided in New York State, it would be
easy, Of course, for New York City to
win in Il canter. the metropolis having
by far tho most money. But what an
idea, this Of bidding for the State
House, 1t is the business of the State
Of Maine. and only of the State. to pro-
vide suitable buildings for the housing
of the State government, and offers
from Portland or anywhere else of
$780, 900 or $4,000 (suppOsing they are
not bluffs) for the purpose of providing
q now State House seem rather imper-
tincnt. Even if tho State of Maine We're
not able to attend to her own affairs,
in the right way and at the right time
even if she is not just at this minute
in financial condition to undertake the
erection of a new capitol. can anyone
point out the city in Maine that is any
better off, or that hasn't need of all
the money it can raise for other pur-
poses? Rich men, in their private ca
pacity might very well afford to put up
half a million dollars, or a million, but
there is no city in Maine that hasn't
more troubles Of its own financially
than it can attend to, let alone extend
ing unsolicited aid to the State in the
matter Of house building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
Solely a Portland Scheme.
(Aroostook PioncerD

(ArOOStOOk IIOncHf.)
This talk about the removal of the
capital looks to us i'll timed. There
is no popular demand, except from the
south corner of the State, for re-
moval, and if removal should be de-
cided upon, the people Of the central
and eastern portion of the State would
be almost unanimously opposed to 10
eating the State House in Portland
This is solely and purely q Portland
scheme The building of Il capitol
would be costly, too costly for the peo-
pie of Name. If the present building
is not large enough an additional office
building would relieve the congestion.
The people of Maine have gotten
along for several generations with the
present buildings and with the addi-
ton OF an office building would no
doubt get along for another eighty
years. This talk of removal has been
often made in years past and as often
turned down. Any senator or repre-
sentative from eastern or central Maine
who votes for or advocates removal to
Portland will enjoy a long period Of
retirement from public life. There is
no reason for adding to our public dcbL
and the people are in no mood to stand
for this capital removal speculation for
that is what it really is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
Extravaganza and Folly.
New Age.)

tNeW ASe.)
should the plan for the removal of
the capital succeed it would involve
the greatest expense for any single OBJ
Ject incurred by the State of Maine
since the Civil war-an expense only
10 De reckoned in millions-and, what
Is worse, an expense the amount of
which could not be certainly known in
advance. EmbarlIing in such a project
means subjccting ourselves to the ne
cesslty Of carrying it through at no
matter what cost, and nearly universal
experience of both public and private
builders Is that any elaborate structure
always exceeds the first financial csti-
mates
The State needs more than almost
anything else system of good roads;
Our present highways are survivals or
the pioneer stage of our development
and seriously handicap the farmer who
must haul his produce over them, the
manufacturers and business men who
likewise make use of them directly o..
indirectly and the summer visitors who
add so much to our prosperity. Other
states spend hundreds of thousands an
lua!ly on their highways, leaving
Maine far behind
Again, II seems TO be q case of state
House W. ochoolhousc. We all know
that more should be done for our COM
mon schools in order to bring them up
to the standard established in many
other parts of the Union. But if We
throw away millions upon a building
which it must certainly be admitted
we can get along without, we shall
have little to spend in improving school
buildings, procuring better apparatus
and paying our eachers salaries adaDt-
ed to the needs and requirements of
modern life.
These are the two most important
things which at present should be the
objects oe State aid. though I mighc
mention several others. But | am con-
fidenL no reasonable man would hesi-
tate moment about deciding that
these two are. or either one of them
should outweigh in our considera ton
any capitol building. however gorgeous,
which the wasted resources eof Maine
might pu. up to stand as permanent
monument of the folly which erected
if
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
No Reason for Change.
lMachias Republican.l

The Portland people are making
their periodical attempt to have the
capitol moved from Augusta to that
city. 1t looks however as though the
attempt is doomed to fail, as there
seems really no good reason why
such a change should be made. Not
many years ago a large amount OF
money was expended OH the State
House and there is still plenty OF
room to build on. Augusta rs nearer
the center of the State than Portland
and while a much smaller city, still
It's accommodations seems sufficient to
accommodate all who wish to visit the
city during the legislative sessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
A Protest From Androscoggin.
fLcWiSton JOurnal.)

For years there has been agitation
looking to the removal of the capital
of the State of Maine, now here, now
therc-PO:tland habitually being most
ambitious. The agitation is now keen
or than e.er. Portland interests have
consolidated other interests in favor of
removal ana there is danger lest I'M
portant legislation may be neglected
touching tax reform, the referendum
and 50 on. Purely physical PROPOSE
tons should not sidetrack purely eco
homie AMI social solutions.
If the capitolinc proposition he re-
2ardcd as wholly or mainly physical it
IS to be emphasized that Lewiston and
Auburn are the center of the State.
When the state capital is to be re-
moved it should be removed to that
city which best represents modern
idcas-tEose of manufacture ard of
are the natural center of the state,
whether We regard population or the
opportunities of rapid transit. Lewis
ton and Auburn have the greatest sys
tern of trolley: we are the natural cen
ter of three great railways. Everybody
can get here and few people like to
get away after they've got here and
sec what nice people we are. The
Maine State fair has survived and
prospercd because thc Twin cities ar"
the center of the Globe, from the Maine
View Point 1t il noted that Lewiston
and Auburn offer to help the State
pocketbook to the extent Of half mil
lion dollars. if the Maine Legislature
should order the removal of the CAPT
tai from its present location. Portland
also makes a 100000 bid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
far from Aroostook as the limits of
Maine will allow.
A Matter of Malice and Madness.
(Waterville Sentinel.)


For every effect there is a cause.
And when in session of the Legisla-
ture at which more important measures
are pending than for many years, the
busiest part of the winter finds the
minds of members engrossed with
matter so impracticable as the chang
ing of the seat of state government ono
looks for the cause which underlies the
vigor of the movement.
In brief is it side-tracking meas
IRE? A case of giving the children Il
rattle to play with, in order to keep
them from asking for watch? There
are suspicious signs about q measure
which has attracted the support OF
both the sincere and the insinccre. rs
pocial!y when that measure Is one
which no one has asked for, thought of,
CT talked Of for many years.
When the people of Maine desire the
State Capital moved. they will vote to
have it moved and without their votes
it never will be. and never ought to be
moved. And when they decide to move
it, they will decide the location and not
set it up at auction.
We do not want any Carnegie Capt.
tai in Maine, where some benefactOr
builds half of the capitol building if We
build the other half.
The whole proposition reeks with
absurdty. There is either malicious
intent mixed up in it. or else it is a
piece of midwintef madness. The men
who are pressing the matter should
he firmly but kindly told that it will
not 90. The capital must remain in
Augusta, The CaDitOl if necessary
might be moved across the river. where
if this sort of NONSENSE is kept up, it
would seem that it really belongs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
saaadahoc's Emphatic Protest.
Gath Anyil.)

February Is undoubtedly will prove
an unlucky l. for the Portland Demo-
Gratis who. With greater enthusiasm
than good Judgment. seek to transfer
the capital TO their city from Augusta.
The proposition has met generally
with disfavor not only from Rcpubi-
cans but Democrats.
For example, both the Watervillc
Seminal and Kockland Opinion, leading
exponents of Democracy in widely re
moved sections of the State editorial
" condemn the plan.
Republican papers generally voice the
opposition If the people to the Port
land scheme.
As the Rockland Opinion remarks. it
would BE- doubtful if Portland coull
legally vote 100000 for new State
House in that city and If it could, tho
taxpayers Of the State would nave 20
raise from 53,000.oO0 to s5.000,000 more
before the new state capitol would he
ready for occupancy. Such n jump in
to debt would rails. State taxes and
sdetrack necdful enterprises and re-
forms.
The present state House viii serve
Nhdllt N'II 'Ii'uoi i'i S''tA' 49, 4 -
make more room. if needed, it is only
necessary to chop off some of the
worthless officials heads and use their
Office space.
Historical tradition. economy. geo.
graphical location, the fact that a
smaller town is preferable to n large
city as State capital all favor retain
ing the State House in Augusta. Ho-
tel accommodations or the lack of them
seem to be the only real argument in
favor of Portland and Augusta people
have already anticipated this argument
by the formation of their new hotel
company and promise of new hotel.
Were the Republican Legislature t.
vote IN favor of removing the State
House at great expense. the Demo-
Gratis would be tho first to criticisc ami
condemn. The people should decide
The matter and the protest already
heard against the plan indicates suf-
hcently that they desire the capitol 20
remain on its present site
AT the adjourned meeting, February
b. the Portland plan should be entire
~ pulverizci. or squelched, and during
Inc remainder of the session legislators
should devote themselves not to such
Wild schemes but to measures for the
public good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
The Portland Bluff.
brunswick RecOrd.)

The city government of Portland mas
made a good bluff in voting to appro-
nr;ate half a million dollars toward the
building Of a new State House, if the
site for The same is selected in Port
land. Fortunately for the taxpayers
Of that city there is large eff" in the
wav Brunswick could not, of course,
make such d magnificent appropria-
zion tov.rd new State House. but we
fool testified in stating that this town
u,o,ld vote to provide a site and suf-
Crient grounds for the Capitol. and the
value Of such a donation ought to be
worth at least million dollars-aftcr
the improvements were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
Mr.. Dadabhai NaOroji has bee

Mr.. Dadabhai Naoroji has been
called the grand old man of India, and
no one will begrudge the veteran OF
cight-two that title. But does he deny
the necessity of India being in a posi-
ton to ward off invasion from sea or
land. and, if he admits it. does lie
think that the Indian people are quail
fed TO undertake the task? Have they
the common basis of interest, the real
unity of aim, which are the essentials
of naticn?-Bombay Pioneer Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
An Unnecessary Agitation.
Fairfield JOurnal.)

The biennial agitation regarding the
removal of the State capitol to some
other city than Augusta is now under
way and it will amount to the same
that it has in years past, nothing.
Portland is working hard for it and is
making many promises, while many
places in the eastern part of the State,
Bangor in particular are making a
strong fight against it. The Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
Putting the Capitol on Wheels.
(Bridgton NewS.)

The removal of the State Capital
movement to Portland or Bangor is a
big proposition: and while contribu-
tions of half million or more from
the cities covcting it may be attractive
and glittering, it may as well be said
that Maine isn't ready quite yet to put
its seat Of government upon wheels or
up at auction" That and some other
similar propositions now pending may
render necessity the referendum and
Initiative, as to which much hope has
been expressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
Unimpeachabie.

II you were to see the unequalled
volume Of unimpeachable testimony in
favor of Hoods Sarsaparilla, you
would upbraid yourself for so long de-
laying to take this effective alternative
and tonic medicine for that blood dis
ease from which you are suffering.
1t eradicates scrofula and all other
humors and cures all their inward and
outward effects.
Take Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
Rockland Gives it the LAUGH.
(Rockland OpinionD

The Portland presentation Of its
claims for removal of the State capt.
tai proved q tiasco. The Portland dele
cation is the laughing stock of the
whole Legislature since the hearing on
the matter Wednesday afternoon
They called on Representative Mont
eomery, OF Camden, to help them out
hut he used the opportunity to present
an argument for the referendum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
Bath Sees the Indications,

The Indications are that, the Legisla-
,ure will not rush into Portland's open
arms. Augusta seems to have prevail
cd in the first round of the fight for the
state capital before the Committee on
Public Buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
STATE CAPITAL QUESTION.
Continued from Page One.)

east and when the time comes that a
change should properly be made it will
be found that in justice to all the
capitol should be located north and
east of Augusta instead of to near the
southern corner Of the State There
is no present occasion for a change and
we believe any steps taken in that
direction at this time would be re-
eretted in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
forks Little Joke on Portland.

~ VI DIX TranSCrlpt.1
h,r..'a'is every city and town in Maine
chg given reasons why the state
ho,'al should be established within its
in 1;uaries. York might as well keep
'e oy offering, itself in the market,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

papers are presenting opinions from
many prominent people all over the
country to show that Augusta is the
correct place for the States law-mak-
erS to assemble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Piles of people have Piles. Why suffer
from piles when you can use DeWitt's
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and get
relief. Sold by John Coughlin, Au-
gusta, Beane's Drug Store, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11
To Get More Strength
from Your Food.

:: :: 49,: =: :: :. :; :: ::
starved.
Because food that stays too long :,
the Bowels decays there. just as if it
stayed too long in the open air.
Well, when food decays in the Bowels.
through delayed and overdue action. what
happens?
The millions Of little Suction Pumps
that line the Bowels and lntestines then draw
Poison from the decayed Food. instead of
the Nourishment they were intended to
draw.
This Poison gets into the blood and. in
time, spreads all over the body. unless the
Cause of Constipation is promptly removed.
That cause Of Constipation is Weak. or
Lazy Bowel Muscles.
When your Bowel-Muscles grow flabby
they need Exercise to strengthen them, not
"Physic" 10 pamper them.
There's only one kind Of Artificial Ex-
ercse for the Bowel-Muscles.
Its name is "cASCARETS." and its
price is Ten Cents box.
So. if you want the same natural action
that six mile walk in the country would
give you, without the weariness) take one
Cascaret at time, with intervals between.
lyou reach the exact condition you desire.
One Cascaret at a time will properly
cleanse foul Breath, or Coated Tongue.
4 4
Don't fail to carry the Vest Pocket
cascaret Box with you constantly.
All Druggists sell them-over ten million
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

provided the legislature will convene in
the summer when all the hotels are
open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

All Druggists sell them-over ten million
boxes year.
Be very careful to get the genuine.
made only by the Sterling Remedy Com
pany and never sold in bulk. Every tablet
stamped "CCC." 7A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-11

Don't fail to carry the Vest Pocket
Cascaret Box with you constantly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-03-16
Salem to Tax Corporations.

Alderman Gesner is not to be cut
done by his colleague, Mr.. Radcliff,
in the intro o1uction of revenue rails
ine ordinances, says the Salem States
man. He has carefully prepared two
separate ordinances, one for the
charge OF $75 annual license
against telegraph companies and the
other imposing the same amount
against express companies transact
ing business in the city. The tele-
graph companies which will be af-
fected are the Western Union and the
Postal Telegraph & Cable company.
The Wells Fargo Express is the only
one doing an express business. 1t is
understood the attorneys for both
corporations will enter a protest
against the proposed tax.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-03-16

With three wool buyers now here
and more coming soon, the wool sea-
son in this section will soon be Off
cially opened. Those now here are
Charles H. Greene, representative Of
Koshland Bros, E. H. Clarke, with
the same house, and Leon Strauss.
who is an Independent buyer Mr..
Greene has been here for several days,
while Mr.. Strauss and wife arrived
last night. All are guests at the Hotel
Pendleton and they compose the ad-
vance guard of the wool buying corps
that has headquarters here every
spring and summer.
IT am here now for the purpose Of
taking a preliminary look over the
field, ascertaining how the sheep have
wintered, etc." said Mr.. Greene this
afternoon. There will be little "
any selling done this year until after
shearing, because the growers are ex-
pectlng too high prices to permit OF
contracting. Most of the wool will
probably again be held for the sales
days"
Regarding prices this year Mr..
Greene, like the other buyers, declares
lower figures will prevail than last
season. He says that no one made
any money last year out of Oregon
wool for the simple reason that too
much was paid. This mistake he in
Inmates the buyers will avoid this
season, and as a result lower prices
will be paid.
The Arizona market this year OPEN
ed at about 81 cents, according to Mr..
Greene, but closed at least 2 cents
lower than that figure. The clip In
that territory he says was about so
per cent larger than last year owing
to the increased number of sheep now
being run there. Within the last year
many sheep have been shipped from
Oregon and other western states into
Arizona. The season Is now practi-
cally closed at Phoenix, and the most
of the buyers are at present in SOUTH
ern California, from which section
they will soon come to eastern Ore
gon.
Thus far no schedule of dates has
been arranged for the sales days in
eastern Oregon, but it is presumed
that the schedule will be made up soon
after Secretary Smythe's return from
the east.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-03-16
RESUME LAND FRAUD TRIAL.
Upon Arrival of Trial Judges 9
Portland.

Oregon's land fraud mill will he
gin to grind on Monday next (re-
minds The Dal,cs Chronicle) II the
expectations in government circles
mold good, and during the session of
the court 1t Is probable that f. p.
Mays, George Sorenson and w. FL.
Jones. convicted of conspiracy to de-
fraud the government, will receive
their sentences.
United States Circuit Judge Will
liam r. Gilbert is expected to reach
Portland from San Francisco Satur-
day. United States District Judge
William II. Hunt of Montana is also
due to arrive before Monday, and
may come In company with Judge
Gilbert. When they do come the
long dormant machinery Of the court
will begin to turn, and at this ses-
sion final results are expected.
The bills of exceptions in the cases
OF Clarence Zachary, Coe D. Barn
hard and II. II. Hendricks are wait
ing TO be passed upon and must be
considered by the trial Judge. For
this reason Judge Hunt must come to
Portland before these cases can be
farther disposed Of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-03-16
ESSAY WRITING
FOR TWO PRIZES
WINNERS OF FIRST AND
SECOND RECEIVE CASH.
Competition Inaugurated and Conduct
ed by the Oregon Society of the Sons
of the American Revolution, the
Terms Being as Enumerated Below
Choice of Three Topics Given by
the Board.

There is now chance for the pub
lie school children of this city and
county to do some literary work aside
from writing letters to eastern home
seekers. The Oregon Society of the
Sons of the American Revolution has
made an offer to the school children
of the state which is embodied in the
circular given in full below. Some of
the circulars were received yesterday
by County Superintendent Welles, and
he will send them to the town schools
of the county:
The oregon Society of the Sons of
American Revolution offers prizes to
the pupils of the public schools of the
state of Oregon for essays on subjects
connected with our war for indepen-
dence.
Prizes of $50 and $50 will be given
for the first and second best essay
respectively, written on any of the
following subjects:
Joseph Brant and the Indians of
the revolution.
Public schools as a means Of
Americanizing the children of aliens.
3-Separation of church and state
in America.
The essays are limited to 5000 words
each, must be written in the students
own hand writing on one side only of
the paper, and accompanied by GER
tificate of the writer's teacher. stat
ing that the writer is a pupil in a
designated class, and that the teach
a. 70 l.
own unaided work. The essays must
be signed by the writer giving also
his or her postoffice address. They
should be forwarded to Mr.. A. NJ.
Smith, Fenton building. Portland,
Ore, and should reach their destina-
ton not later than the 25th of May,
1907.
In awarding these prizes the COM
mittee will be governed by considera-
tions of:
Originality.
Accuracy of statement.
3-Manner of treatment.
4-Orthography, syntax and punctu-
alton.
These prizes are offered to encour-
age love of our country and the study
of its history.
Additional information may be OBJ
tained by writing to General Thomas
NJ. Anderson, care of the Buckingham,
Portland, Ore.
w. BITTLE WELLS,
HARRISON G. PLATT,
p. p. DABNEY.
G. II. MARSH.
THOS. NJ. ANDERSON,
Committee.