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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
A Great Legal Reform.
tPortiand Sunday Times)


There died in Bangor the other
day one of the most remarkable men
the State Of Maine has produced;
remarkable for length of years--he
was 95-for learning in the law,
which he mad practiced for - of those
years. and most of all for the almost
revolutionary and in al respects
beno fcent criminal law reform Of
which he was the author. This
man was Albert w. Paine. The prac-
tice Of allowing an accused person
to testify IN his own behalf is now so
usual and such Il matter of course
that it seems incredible that no longer
ago than the time of the American
Civil War it was uEheard of. Mr.
Pline originated the idea and agitat-
e'l il until ii was accepted and in
ccrEorated into the Maine statutes in
1854 Later il was adopted BY other
states and was gradually taken up
by foreign countries. until now it is
the practice in all parts of the civil
lied world
The story Of the genesis of the idea
is interesting.
1T seems that when a boy on his
fathers farm in Winslow Mr. Paine
was deeply impressed by the case Of
another lad in the neighborhood, itc-
cused of stealing Il pOckctbook, con-
victed and sent to State prison for
n term. The pocketbOOk with con-
tents intact was afterwards found
where the farmer had dropped it in
climbing the fence. But the mischief
had been done. The boys life was
ruined. he lost spirit and ambition.
went into a decline and died. The
thought gradually took form in Mr..
PainA's mind that if the accused had
been allowed to take the stand he
might have been able to make state
ments and explanations that would
have modified the case. The awful
miscarriage of justice weighed upon
him, anG at length he evolved the
principle of the bill and had it intro
duced in the legislature 1t was
received at first with ridicule. An ac-
cused person. they said, would of
course deny guilt under any circum-
stances. OF what use then to allow
him TO deny it under oath? 1t was
urged that the only result would he
to add to the difficulty of prosecuting
criminal cases. But the bill kent GO
ing back to the Legislature, and at
last it was enacted in few but rrcg-
nant words
The law giving to the accused in
criminal cases the right to testify in
their own behalf is the enduring
monument to Albert Ware Paine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Here is timely suggestion from the
Manchester y. H., Mirror which is of
interest in Augusta: Anyway, if the
kennebec county. Me, authorities had
not found any other charge to bring
against that prisoner who sawed off
the bars of Jail window in an attempt
to escape. they might have brought a
complaint of defacing a building or
'wilful destruction of property"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
STATE NEWS.
KEhhEBEc.
NORTH SIDNEY.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist
church. Sidney, will hold j social
Wednesday evening, Dec II. at the par
sonage. Refreshments consisting OF
cake, sandW iches and coffee. All are
invited.
MIS-. Bert Light and little daughter
Beatrice have returned home after pass
ing three weeks in Waldoboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan II. Bragg visited
Sevt raj DAYS in Brunswick last week.
MIR. and Mrs. c. A. Houghton passed
a few days in Unity last week with
relatives
Mr.. and AIRS. Chester Hallett have
moved 10 Augusta where they viii pass
the winter.
Chas Stevens and Miss Mabel Bragg
of Oakland We're guests at s y. Waite:
SUNDAY.
Mrs. Arthur Hammond is visiting
relatives in New York.
Mrs. Ed Page OF Belgrade is the
guest OF her sister. Mrs. John Field.
Mrs. :. a. Clark visited in Watervill,
several days last week.
Mrs Merrill and Miss Olive Palmer
attended the Episcopal services in Au-
gusta sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Loud Of Water
day.
Guy Lyon. who is at work in Water
vile, WAS home Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

1.-THE dawn Of the new era of pros
pnrity is here" says Mr. Hartman,
and the growing volume Of business
throughout the country bears cut the
statement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
The Vaaaries Of Little Willie.
philadelphia Inquircr.)

These are the days when you can
easily spend from 500 10 $1,000 in the
toy stores buying things for the enter
tainrlcnt of little WillIe-only to see
him presently turn from the whole as
sortment to amuse himself with II tin
bucket and 4 sand pile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
The Over Ripe Eco
tRumfOrd Falls Times.)

tRumfOrd Falls Times.)
WHAT would Maine people think
if our laws provided for a fine Of
500 for any one guilty of selling a
spoiled egg? The new Iowa pure
food law is very strict. and one of
the provisions makes it 500 fine to
sell bad egg. The farmer who
brings in a lot Of eggs that are over
ripe and sells them at fresh egg
prices, cannot plead that the "chil-
dren gathered them up and may have
accidentally Put in some that We're
not very fresh" Any kind of an
Old tried out egg will not count any
more in the state of Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
Maine Gossip
Any Christmas Weather.

Coin altogether
Frosty hills we climb,
But any Christmas weather
Is the halleluia time!
Thu little lin horns BLOWN
Their best on every hand.
Sunny day. or sOOWin'
Beat Dixie by the band!
Hear the bells --inein
For the hallelula day?
Wen join the angels singin'
If they Only come our way!
Frank l.. Stanton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Chicago gets the next Republican
National convention, and will en-
ieavor to sustain her reputation as
convention city. Certainly no city is
better equipped to entertain such
gatherings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Must Not Lose the SAVIOR.
Baltimore American.)

General Booth says that America is
much better morally and socially than
England and has a glorious future. An
other visitor to our shores thinks US in
danger of decadence. In the meantime
In this conflict of opinions, we are
worrying along in comfort, satisfied in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Says the Boston Herald: 1T is Sena-
tor Frye. president pro tempOre Of the
senate. again. This is the renewed
reward Of being the best presiding
officer II that body, vice-PreSident
fairbanks not excepted"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Mr. Bryan's speeches are all Of the
vote begging order. but do not appear
IT, be making n very favorable impress
sion with the public The Nebraska
leader appears to regard himself as
already as good rs nominated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Reports from BlackWelTS Island state
that Abe Hummel complains of being a
sick man. Honest industry is certain
~ u very radical change for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

u is said that Mr.. Bryan plans to re-
main At home during the next Presi-
dental election. That is where the
voters will leave him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Many women are needing the injunc-
,inn 10 do their Christmas shopping
early who will not do any Christmas
having until the "4th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
Ddjlv kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
1ected communications.
Address all communication relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

The Christmas shopping has started
in very favorably. Evidently the pub
lr is coming more and more to appre-
ciite the Importance ."f early purchas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

The might riders" who are terroriZ-
ing section of Kentucky are as bad
an advertisement for the state as its
mountain feuds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Probably the American hen felt like
taxing u vacation for the winter when
She read that her products this year
are valued at 5000 900 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Doan's Eeguiets cure constipation. tone
the stomach. stirlulItc the liver prorIote
digestion ana arpetit" ana easy passages
OF the bowels. ASK your druggist ter
them. =, cents box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

This is the cay for Boston to follow
the good example Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

The indecent postal card will have to
go. 1: should never have been al
hWCd 10 come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Torturinc eczema surcais its burning
area every day. Deans Ointment quickly
stunS its srrt aiding. instantly relieves the
aching, cures il permanently. AZ any
drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

The nine largest Presbyterian Sunday
schools are located in Philadelphia. Min
neapolis. New York, Chicago. Rochester.
l'l;tinfielo. Buffalo. Harrisburg and Sc
attie, all having over l.60u members, the
hrst named having nearly $500 and the
next TWO over 1000 each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

II is to be hoped that King Gustave
Y Of Sweden Will not be called Gussle
by his subjects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

business continues to improve all
over the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

One thing is certain. Old santa
Claus is no nature fake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

There's nothing 50 good for s,r.
throat as rr. Thomas Ecicctrir Oil.
Cures in 4 few hours. Relieves amy pain
IN any part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

In the farms ~ Norway during planting
and harvesting tire lE"re women than
men arr S=.r in til. fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
Tuesday, December 10, 1907.

Wha. are so rare as such days IN
December?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
RIVERSIDE.

On account Of tn difficulty III heating
the church, services will ~ lcld iii Goo /
T"mplar's hall dunl the Wintl.
A.: are WY so:r' 10 have \. W. Love.
tie station agent. leIl". as Ike was All
liked. Mr. ifaIIiS, the i'.-W ;Igtlt. appear
L. re very pleasant. ana 40 dpu!t miil ~.
We'll liked
Mrs. Ira Ellis ras ~ Thank giving HI
Dexter with her son ana wilr, All. 2nd
Mrs Chester Els
". r.. Small. srocrintrnirnt Of the town
farm, kil!t A i pi2 last week, ~ f.Iolt y
old. i hch. Wien dressed. NcI@ici 4r:i
pounds,
one of th- n 1T cni"vailn dances d
the season was giv"u last Frli:r even
ing ~ Good Tcnplar's han! Fin misir
by I:aliards orchestra.
T. D. Ballard j. i'll with sciaJica.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Mr.. CHAMBERS presidential boom is
still lost in the fog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
A Patient Beast.
New York SUM

Mr. Bryan is well pleased with the
Democratic donkey. A patient and a
"persistent' animal. II has 10 be 10
carry him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

this place have decided to have a con-
cert IT the church in the near future
The following committee has beer Sc
lcct'h I" %uperintcnd arrangements:
Ernest Reed. Miss Myra Hewcy ana
Ed Ware
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Thin ice accidents are reported from
all parts of the State, and no warnings
avail to keep the boys away from the
danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

our minds that we are the salt Of Gre
alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

The return engagement which the In
dian summer has been playing will
make the winter seem shorter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Academy of Political and Social
Science
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Only two weeks left for the Christ
mas plans and the Christmas shop
ping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Mace arrived
Saturday from Portland with their sou
Harold who has been receiving treat
men, for the past five weeks at the
Maine General hospital. Portland.
The many friends Of Harold Heath
will regret To learn that he has Suf-
fered relapse and is again under the
care OF his physician. His condition is
not considered dangerous.
Fred Hammond is on the sick list,
ami is Icing cared for by the family
Of his irother. ThaddcuS Hammond OF
this place. Mr.. Hammond is Il printer
by trade and has been employed on
several Maine papers az different times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

The Maine newspaper world extends
its sympathy to Liston p. Evans, edi-
tor of the Pscataquis Observer who
has been having serious difficulty with
a small cancer near the eye 1t be-
came necessary to remove the eye the
operation being performed by DR.. Hall
OF Dover and DIR. Clough of Bangor at
Il private hospital in Bangor. Mr.
Evans Il recovering as rapidly as can be
expected considering the serious nature
Of the operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Auhurn has two Congregational
clergymcn who We're born in foreign
lands, Rev. Herbert Pekin Woodin
who has just accepted call to the
High Street church was born in Pekin
China where his parents were mission
aries and is said to have been The first
American child born in the Chinese
CAPITAL hence his middle name. Rev.
Mr.. raiSne of the Sixth Street Congre-
gational church. Auburn, was born in
Paris, France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

Do not think there is anything re-
niarkable in this weather A Bidde-
ford man recalls that in the winter OF
lSi3 there was no snow until March.
A terrific SnOwStorm of two or three
davs' Duration then came and this in
turn was followed by pouring rain
when caused The biggest freshet ever
known Oh the SdcO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
ALBION.

A. NJ. Stratt"n has gone I" Boston t"
buy horses.
Emma Nelson passed Saturday and
sunday in town
Anna Wood il At home fur Il few
Wceh.> E:l'';ttloil.
k"tie Fullcr Of Freedom ana Oscar
Bragg Of Albion were united III mar
rage Tuesday evening. Dee :.
AZ. and Mrs. Frank Jesse AMI Mrs
STATION IL Clinton and Mrs Georgia
Abbott Of WatervIlc. former residents
Of this town, were i'll attendance al The
Grange anniversary Dee. A.
Oscar Rragg ana Katherine Fulicr ~
Freedom We're united in marriage Dec
3 ~ Rev. A. NJ. Cox.
Til" Whist club was entertained al
the Grange han Saturday evening ~
Mrs. Lillitn Drak" ana Mrs Sadie Hig-
Djps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

1t seems to be the general belief that
Shiloh Is in for hardship and trouble
TINS winter The signs of famine and
dieSention are numerous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

When the steamers Dominion and
Corinthian sailed from Portland Satur
dav afternoon they carried the largest
number of passengers ever leaving that
port on one day. Nearly a thousand
were taken by both ships, the steam
err Dominion of the Dominion line had
% first cabin passengers, 100 second
class and go steerage passengers. rhe
Corirthian Of the Allan line which
sailed for Glasgow at O'Clock car
ricd 80 second cabin passengers anG
$50 steeraSe passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
SOUTH vASSALBORO.

Mrs. G. NJ. Dickey returned to her
home in this place Saturday after
passing two weeks in Boston with her
son l.. J. Dickey.
c. II. Morse of Togus passed the
Sabbath at his home in this place, he
was accompanied by his father Henry
Morse of Augusta.
Mrs Shackley and daughter Of Nor
wood, Mass, returned to their home
Saturday after passing two weeks with
her sister, Mrs Z. Miller
Miss Malo Robbins, who has been
PASSING her vacation with her aunt
Mrs. l.. W. Mason, has returned to
Pennington Normal School.
Several from this place attended the
all day session at CushnOc Grange
Wednesday and much enjoyed vocal
and instrumental music by the Conant
family of pittcfip16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10

George Griffin Of Lincoln Centre
holds the belt as the champion bear
Gently shot two large bears near Mat
tamisc0ntis mountain in one day and
they are now hanging in his barn with
two big bucks and 4 curiosity in the
share OF white hedgehog To keep
them company. This makes Mr.. Grif-
fms third bear this season. The fact
that he Went after bear makes his sue
cess more noteworthy. Both were good
sized specimens and in prime condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
EAST PlTTSTON,

A goodly number attended the dance
here in Fowles hall Monday evening Of
last week and report an enjoyable time.
Jerome Hanley returned from Boston
last Saturday. He brought two fine
horses which he purchased while there.
Ed. Burbank is the guest of his
friend. jerome Hanley
The members Of the singing class in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
READfiELD.

Mrs, Bertha Hoffman will pass tile
winter in Arizona with Dr. ANA Mrs
Neal Mitchell. They will leave
Dec H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-10
EAST READFIELD.

CNN INOn, Who Is at WORK
lille, WAS home Sunday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-10
Keep Your Blood Pure

No one can be happy, light.
hearted and healthy with body
full Of blood that cannot do it's
duty to every part because of it's
1mpurity; therefore, the first and
most important work in hand is
to purify the blood so that every
organ will get the full benefit of
a healthy circulation. There is
no remedy We know of SO good as
that old family remedy, Brand
reth's Pills. Each pill contains
one grain, of the solid extract Of
sarsaparilla blended with two
grams of com ination of pure
and mild vegetable products,
making it pure blood purifier.
unexcelled in character. One or.
two taken every night for awhile
will produce surprising results.
Brandreth's Pills have been in
use for over a century and are
sold in every drug and medicine
store, either plain or sugar
coated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-10
% o. J. Tasgley,
Robert Olson.
Tom Smart Has Fine Team.

One of the handsomest teams
Of work horses ever seen in the
city Of Bemidji is the span OF
blacks which Thomas Smart is
now using to haul the sprinkling
cart. The two horses are per.
fectly matched; are as black as
the proven bal ''ace Of Spades y
and are in fine condition, being
we'll muscled and big, strong fell
lows that can pull ''some.''
Mr.. Smart recently purchased
the team from Kirk Bros, the
loggers. The horses have some.
thing Of a history as prize win.
ners, having taken the blue rib.
bon at Grand Forks, N. D.
Tom is proud Of his latest &C
QUESTION in horsedesh, and well
he may be.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-10

Former Champion Has Chat Wiz
the President.

oi''e' NHdnnP!oh nas Chat Witt
the President.
Washington, May 9.--John L. Sui.
Ivan, the former pugilist, had an in.
teresting chat with President Roose.
welt covering various subjects. MI,
Sullivan said that he had seen the
president at a number Of bouts in
New York and called the presidents
particular attention to one that &C
Cured with Mitchell, the English
heavyweight, in 1888, when Sullivan
knocked him over the ropes.
Sullivan met Secretary Taft at the
doors Of the executive offices as he
was about to come in. He put in a
good word with the secretary for elem
ency for friend who is serving a.
sentence on Governors island and CON
corning whom the pugilist had written
Secretary Taft some time ago.
Guess I got you skinned block
remarked Sullivan to the secretary,
talking about their respective weights.
John L. said he weighed 335 pounds,
while Secretary Taft remarked that
his weight was only 283 and the best
he ever did was to tip the beam at
$50.
As he was leaving the White House
Sullivan paid his compliments to big
men, saying among other things chat
man Taft is what I call man, too.
The president is great man. It takes
big fellows a long time to get started,
but when they are going they go like
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-10
Read the Daily Pioneer.

Read the Daily Pioneer.
Opera house tonight. Fine en-.
tertainment. 7:45.
B. S. O'Brien was in the city
today from Tenstrike.
Wanted: Two girls for dish.
washing. Inquire at Markham
Hotel.
For the latest and best in NOV.
ing pictures be sure to go to the
opera house this evening.
At City Opera house tonight.
Come and have an hours enter
tainment for 1Oc. Commencing
at 7:30.
Bread is the staff of life; and
biscuits? Well, Hunts Perfect
Baking Powder is the life of good
biscuits. 49,.
Ice cream and cake will be
served at the Episcopal Guild sale
tomorrow afternoon and even.
ing.
J. B. Wilkin, the general agent
in these parts for the Fitger
Brewing company, was over
from his home at Cass Lake last
night.
The ladies will have carnations
and pansy plants to sell. At the
Episcopal Guild sale, at I. O. OF.
hall tomorrow afternoon and
evening. -
The Pioneers numerous
phones are all on the same line
No. Bland we will be pleased
to print any items of a social
nature that may be sent in over
the "hello."
G. E. Kreatz went toNorthome
last evening and will appraise the
damage done by the recent fire
at the Hotel Brannon, being the
agent of a certain insurance com.
pany that had a policy on the
Brannon.
M. A. Beauregard of Thief
River Falls spent last night in
Bemidji. Mr.. Beauregard is we'll
known here and at Cass Lake,
having lived in either place at
different times gone by. He
states that business at Thief
River is good. ~..
Lee sHallet, the faithful brake
man who is "side-kicker' for
Conductor Coppersmlth on the
passenger run of the M. & T., is
taking an enforced lay-off, on &C.
count of an attack of lagrippe,
being confined to his home in
Brainerd. F. M. Kennedy OF
Brainerd is ''subbing" for Mr..
Hallet.
School children's benefit. City
Opera house tonight, 7:45.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-05-10
Governor Magoon Signs Decree Out
lining Scope of Work.

lining Scope of Work.
Havana, May Ex-Governor Magoon
has signed decree, prepared by Vic
tor H. Olmsted, chief statistician of
the United States department of agri-
culture, who has charge of the census
of Cuba, defining the plan and scope
Of the work. It provides for a direc-
tor-in-chief at salary of $3.50 month
ly, an assistant at $500, a chief super
visor at $500 and six provincial super
visors at 5000 each per month, all to
be appointed by the governor. The
enumerators, who will be appointed by
the director-in-chief, will receive SIS
per day. The census will not be bur-
dened with details other than age, sex,
nativity, citizenship, occupation and
school attendance. An appropriation
of 100000 will be made to carry out
the decree. AS soon as practicable the
governor will issue a proclamation fix
Ing the date to begin the census.