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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mayor Busse Of Chicago has recently
been in New York City for the pur-
pose ot studying the newly electrified
lines of the New York Central Rail-
road If he finds them to be the i'm
provement over old-time conditions
that they are reported to be he will
advocate the introduction of the same
system in Chicago. In this movement
it looks as if he would have the sup
port Of the public and the city govern
ment OF the big Western metropolis
There has long been growing feeling
there that some way should be found L
put an end to the smoke nuisance that
with the largo number Of trains run
ming in and out - Chicago. has hec0m,
almost intoleraole to its citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Originally the capital stock of the
Pullman company was sl,25o.om. 1t has
been increased at various times, until
now it is 800 0o0, 900 In 1898, after hav-
ing paid per cent. dividends annually
for wears it declared an extra dividened
Of % per cent. 1t is still paying per
cent. year. but this and the multiple
cation of the capital stock do not repre-
sent the full measure of the favored
monopolys profits. On July 81, 1906. the
company's total surplus was no less
than So 122 O20.-New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

In 11S5 John Fitch. native of Con-
necticut but then a resident of Philadel-
phia. exhibited model of steamboat.
and two years later made one which
he set in motion on the Delaware. In
1890 he constructed a boat which made
twenty-one advertised trips without ac-
cident between Philadelphia and Trcn-
ton. Robert Fulton was at the time IN
apprentice to a silversmth in Philadel-
phia. and never denied his indebtness
to Fitch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Ambassador Bryce, who has better
understanding OF America and Amerl-
can Institutions than any other Eng
,ish.nan who ever lived, loses no oppor-
t,Inity to make it evident that the Erlt-
ish people have u most friendly feeling
tovard Americans This certainly Is
very gratifying, especially since 1t Is
backed up by trade balance iii our
favor OF $24o,OoO,oo0 in our commercial
relations with the United Kingdom in
the first half of the present year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

This years corn crop. it is said, will
he equal to 30 bushels of corn for every
man. woman and child in the country.
1t would certainly seem as if the Amer
lean people were in no danger of going
il is hardly necessary to admit the
agricultural products of Canada free
to this country in order. as the Lewis
ton sun plaintively remarks, that I'VE
may have some more to eat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

IL rornd figures there are $4,000 In
dams in tie United States at the present
time. 81 ona of whom are in Indian Terri
tory and 5.OHo in Oklahoma. or 100000 in
tine coming State. Those Of Indian Terri
tory. the five civilized tpihes-Cherokees
Greeks Choctaws. Chicksaws and Semi
nolcs-havc tean managing their own af-
fairs for two-thirds of a century. and are
in an respects fitted for the citizenship
which they are soon 20 exercise. All of
these and nearly all Of those in the Okla
bona "rd Of tic corning Stat wear civil
i-al dress and rave schools. church, :.
aud the other lc"onpH mime nts Of civil
zatiun.-Lesie'S Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02
The Fall Months Are Best.
(Somerset ReporterD

(SOmerSet KepOrter.)
1t will be some time before the tide
of summer travel fully turns away
from the borders of Maine. On the
contrary people from other states are
constantly coming by rail or steam
boat. September is the best month yet
for vacationists, though to stay Will
somewhat interfere with plans for the
school year. But to see Maine in Oc-
tcber, with all its autumnal gorgeous
ness, is something of z revelation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

A writer in Harpcr's Weekly who
has divided the total coal production
Of the country by the total population
finds that each family will have avail
able about 30 tons the coming winter.
He "vrrlonks the fact. however, in
making his calculations, that con-
siderable portion of the population of
the country still burns wood for fuel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return of re-
jected communications.
Address all communication relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The st Louis Globe Democrat de-
vote; Eulf Il column of editorial to the
elnri,.> Of ''tiIc fried chicken of Mis-
souri," 1t is true that in this depart
mcnt Of culinary science the cooks OF
that state excel. but when it comes to
the noblcSt of all foods. properly
cooked baked beans. their ignorance Is
something appalling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

John Sharp Williams, it is said. as
sert:; that Governor Nardaman is
PupuIist and not a Democrat, and 1t Is
generally understood that Mr.. Williams
ipcluJcs Mr. Bryan in the Nardaman
class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The Philadelphia Inquirer declares
that "Mr. Bryan is fast developing INTO
a POLITICAL chameleon" Not at all. He
has been one from the first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02
A Modest Home Estimate.

york TranScript.)
The blucst of skies, the fairest Of
views, the most luXuriant of ,wood
lands, the smoothest of beaches, the
finest of drives, the most enchanting of
ocean and river sails, the most refresh
ing of brccZes, the most beautiful Of
trolley excursions, the most historic
and interesting Of communitics-thata
Old York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The goldcnrUd is now in its glory,
which reminds us that the vacation
season is fast drawing to a close. So
far rs the State of Maine is concerned.
the most prosperous one in our history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

1t has been several days now since
any ono of the professors of the UNI
ycrsity Of Chicago has startled the
world with a new discovery. 1t would
seem as if the eminent lights of that
much advertised institution were drift
in,. into q state of innocuous desuctudc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The Presidents vacation has been
decidedly strenuous one, and wan
Street appears to be having the same
experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The Baltimore American declares
Maryland" The indications are that
it will be a Republican year all along
the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

1t may be remarked in passing that
the big fleet which is being assembled
under Fighting Bob" Evans is en-
tiraIy intended for Pacific purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Also "Widow Woman"
(I5iddefOrd Journal.)


A Maine dispatch to Il Boston paper
tells of the finding of the body of an
"infant child" near the railroad track
ut Gardiner. 1t is possible that this
phrase is destined to give that other
phrase, odd veteran" hard run for
first place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

In a short time the number of Vaca-
tionists who have been leading the
strenuous life will return again to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

General Coxey would never nave
dreamed of leading another army 10
Washington if Pete, "thc famous bull
dog" had remained at the White
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

War rumors from Central America
appear to have superseded those from
japan and it must be admitted that
they make more cheerful reading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Morocco appears to be getting all
that is coming to it these days, anu
getting it on schedule time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02
Monday, September 2, 1907.

Oysters are in style again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Your story possesses merit" wrota
, the kindly magazine editoi in return
ing manuscript to struggling young
| author of Washington, but you have
| embellished it with too much descrip-
ton, atmosphere and other irrelevant
| matter. What we want is a story set
ting out the simple facts-facts,. just
| plain facts. If you will revise your
story according to our ideas, we will
| be glad to pay you s25 for it,"
A few days later the editor got the
following from the struggling young
author of Washington:
Herewith revised story. Please send
check by return mail, as l need the
money"
And this was the story as rewritten:
"Jonas loved Eliza, but he was poor.
and wealthy papa kicked. Jonas went
into Wall street and made million.
incidentally bankrupting papa. Then
Eliza went fishing, fell off a log into
the mill pond. and Jonas fished her out.
Papa relented and borrowed a hundred
thousand from Jonas. Marriage."-
Washington Post.
FINALLY in 1887 1 wrote "A Study in
Scarlet the first book which intro
duced Sherlock Holmes. l don't know
how l got that name. | was looking
the other day at bit of paper on
which [ had scrubbed 'Sherringford
Holmes ami 'Sherrngton Hope and all
sorts of othc- c'Iabinationc. Finally at
the bottom of the paper 1 had written
Sherlock Holmes "A Study in Scar
let appeared in Il Christmas number
of Beeton's Annual. The hook lad no
particular success at The time. though
many people have been gooG enough to
read il since. My next book was
Micah Clarke n historical novel. This
met with good reception from the
critics and the public: and from that
time onward I had no further difficulty
in disposing of my manuscripts. When
two years later | wrote The White
Company / felt thar my position was
strong enough to enable me 10 give up
practise | still clung to my profess
sion, for | came to London and started
as M oculiSt. After six months. h w.
ever. this also seemed unnecessary. and
l finally retired. ! have not INDUCED
in my profession since, except when |
went campaigning. - Interview by
Bran Stoker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Arrangements are being made to cell
citrate the centenary of the birth or.
Edgar Allan Poe which occurs in 1909.
Richmond. the city in which Poe spent
his early years. has collected ten thou-a
sand dollars for monument to him.
and the University of Virginia. which
has an excellent collection of Poe lit
erature and a Raven Society," has
placed bronze medal over the door of
the room where he studied and is ar
ranging to celebrate the centenary.
The monument which now marks Poe's
grave was unveiled in 1877. the cost of
it having been largely betrayed by G.
w. Childs. f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The will Of Rev. John Watson ia"
Maclaren' }. who died at Mount Pieasa" ':
Iowa Nav 6. leaves an estate va'uea
s22e. no to his widow and family ana III
Continued on Page Seyen)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The books of historical biography
soon coming out in London, and pre-
sumably to be issued here. include sew
cral promising studies. Major Martin
Hume contributes to the list his Philip
and Elizabeth; or the Whole Story OF
the Spanish Armada" Beckles Wilson
has in press a work entitled George
III as Monarch. Man and Statesman.
and Lewis Melville is completing two
volumes on the same subject. which he
will call Farmer George The Ouch
esse de Montpensier, who was the
friend of Condo in the wars of the
Fronde, is the heroine Of another vol
ume which will appear under the title
of "A Princess of the Old World"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

F. Marion Crawford has returned to nls
home in Sorrento after his usual an.ud
trip to America He Is busily engaged
on his History of Rome" which Is
founded upon a careful study of old docu-
ments. and will appear I'm four volumes,
during the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The Portland Advertiser remarks
that the time is fast approaching
when the summer girl will stop put
ting on airs and begin putting on
clothes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Sanford has SO automobiles, which
it believes to be more than any other
town of it's size can boast of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Mrs. Humphrey Wards long-promis,e,aa
place next sprinC. She will travel IN
Canada and in the United States and NAV
gather material for novel to be wrll'',n IL
in the following autumn. Mrs Nard e
ro,; at work on novel to be publisheu
seriallv in Harper's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Saco's new-ands only-hotel. the
Thornton Inn. opened for business
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

President Roosevelt, in the September
Everybody s returns to the attack Of tns
Mature Takers" Over his own sigma
ture he repeats the charges of falsehood'
Long. whose afIidavits he declares are
worthless" group of prnminene
natnralists also contribute to the contro-
verSv in this number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The first car of potatoes of the crop
of 1907 out of ArooStook for Boston
was loaded at Cary's Mills last
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Katherine Pyle. Of whose last years
book for the young, Nancy Rutledge.
the book board of the New York State
Library said it has to an unusual de-
gree the qualities which delight little
girls and may be approved by older
readers" has just returned from Visit
to Paris She has written another
Juvenile. '"Theodora," for fall publica-
ton. in collaboration with Laura S2en-
Ger Porter Of tho Woman's Home Com
panion. Miss Pyle is the sister of How
ard Pyle, the artist-author.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

The baseball season in this State
inning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

Frederick G.. Fassctt, formerly edi-
tor of the Portland Sunday Times. and
of late with the Publicity Bureau of
Boston, is to return to take an cdi-
torial position on the Portland Adver-
tiScr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-02

If September will only serve up as
good September weather as prevailed
during August there will be no COM
plant from the most Institutions.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-01-07
East Side News
BOY THIEF STEALS $50.
Johnnie NoOnan Of Cr0OkstOn Leaves
Suddenly for New York With
Snm Of Money.

Johnnie foonan, boy about 10
years old, who has been employed ut
the Crookston hotel for the past couple
of months, has gone to New York and
Ansen HOWE of Crookston has lost
$32 from his grip in the Commercial
hotel. Noonan cut hole in the grip
and stole the money shortly before
train time on New Years day.
The boy came to Crookston about
three months ago. His parents live in
Charlestown, South Carolina, and he
ran away from home, going first to
New York. He then started to beat
his way across the country and got
as far as Winnipeg on his way to
Alaska. However, he had no money,
and the weather was getting cold, so
he returned to Crookston. The police
department had their attention called
to him and found him employed in
the Crookston hotel. Here he has
been for the past two months. He cor
responded regularly with his parents
and it is thought that he was home
sick and thought that he would try
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-01-07
ARCH|TECTST0 MEET
American Institute Gathers in
Washington for Annual
Session.
Associated Pres. to The Evening T,me..

Washington. D. c., Jan. 7.-Several
hundred OF the leading architects of
America, members OF the American
Institute OF Architects, met here today,
the occasion being the annual meeting
OF the organization. The session will
las. through Wednesday,
The present meeting is of more than
ordinary interest, as it marks the
semi-centennial of the institute. Of the
members living who joined the society
during the first twenty years Of its
existence there are but fifty-one. a
bronze tablet is to be unveiled COM
memorating the founders. and a gold
medal is to be given to Sir Asten Webb,
president OF the Royal Institute OF
British Architects. for his achieve
mentG as an architect.
Wednesday night the convention viii
conclude with a grand banquet at the
New Willard. President Roosevelt,
the members CT his cabinet, foreign
ambassadors, senators and represen-
tatives in congress are to be the guests
OF the society, besides distinguished
architects, painters and sculptors, ami
prominent representatives OF the uni
versitieS and institutions of learning.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-01-07

Devils Lake Inter-Ocean: A new
cooperation firm established in Penn.
Negotiations having been pending of
late for new cooperative firm in our
village-the progressive town of
Ramsey county-and it was consum-
mated near close of the old year, the
parties constituting the Business of
Life. The partners of the new con-
Germ consist Of G. Oldre and Miss Han
nah Odden. Mr.. Oldre is the efficient
agent of the St. Anthony & Dakota
Elevator company, and Miss Odden
has for some time been one of the
popular lady clerks of the Gessner
Bros department store of our place,
both having a host of warm friends
in our vicinity. The parties constitut-
ing the new venture were married at
Grand Forks a few days ago and are
now at home to their many friends at
the Dunn place.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-01-07
co. FARMERS Will MEET.
On Jan. 16 Annual Convention of Mem.
bers Of Polk County Farmers
Association Will Re Held.

The farmers living in the county are
looking forward to the annual meet
ing of the Polk county Farmers as
ISOLATION, which will be held Jan. 16.
At that time prizes will be awarded for
the best samples OF seed grown in the
county. 1t is planned to have one
of the most extensive seed exhibits
that has ever been made.
Preparations will soon be made for
a program which will be composed
of addresses and papers by some Of
the prominent students Of agriculture
from the southern part of the state.
Among the subjects that will be given
especial consideration is that of corn
growing. 1t is hoped that the farmers
who attend this meeting will go away
with such clear and practical idea
of how to raise corn that they will
be able to raise it successfully.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-01-07

be given. Physical department OF the
Y. w. c. \. will be represented By
Miss Minnie Pike OF the University.
The Study department by Miss Dora
Gladen. the Social department by Mrs.
Sydney Clark. the Spiritual depart
ment by Mrs n. H. Lincoln. The 'as-
ISOLATION and what it means" will be
given by the president. Mrs. y. G.
Benner. Only members in good stand
ing are 10 be the guests.
The Elks will give another of their
enjoyable card parties tomorrow after
noon at the b. P. o. f. hall. AS this
is the first one of the new year. Il
large attendance is hoped for. There
will be service OF refreshments.
One of the most notable social
events of the winter among the youns-
er society people OF Minot was the
affair OF last evening at which Miss
Mae Scofield and Miss Edith DAVIS
We're hostesses at the home of the for
mer. 1t was notable affair in point
both of entertainment and decorations.
The spacious residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
4. p. Scofield was most artistically
and deliberately decorated for the &C.
casion, and many of the decorative
features We're unique.
During the evening various games
and contests We're enjoyed. One OF
the most interesting contests was the
writing of New Years resolutions.
Andrew Carr was awarded the prize
for the funniest one. Following the
luncheon an hour was spent in dane
Ing.
An enjoyable evening party was
given by Miss Ella Jackson last
Thursday evening complimentary to
her brother Mr.. Bruce E. Jackson who
has been at home during the Christ
mas holidays from Chicago university
where he is studying for the ministry.
The official board Of the First NJ. E.
church will be entertained at supper
tonight by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ O'Neale,
Reeves avenue.
Dr. and Mrs. a. Carr OF Minot gave
dancing party in honor OF their son
Andrew last Thursday evening. 1t
was a very enjoyable affair.
The executive committee for the in
augural ball which will be held at
Bismarck on Friday of this week re-
ports everything in the way of pre-
pararion as practically completed and
the entire success of the great state
function is assured. 1t is understood
the ladies will this year Guido them
selves in gorgeousness of dress on this
occasion, many of the creations"
coming from abroad and the eastern
centers OF fashion. Many of the musi-
cal numbers will be new and the
soloists on cornet and violin will add
rich treat to the musical program.
F. L. Conklin, chairman of the in
augurai ball floor committee, has
chosen his assistants for that occasion
They are: F. L. Conklin, floor leader;
NJ. NJ. Cook, F. ]. Hardy, j. A. Graham.
y. o. Ramstad, VIM. O'Hara, G. A.
Rawlings, o. \. Durham. 4 7. Patter-
son, Burt Finney, c. L. Chambers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-01-07
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
Annotated Press to The Evening Times

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 1.-THE gen.
eral assembly of Tennessee met and
organized today. The session promises
to be one of considerable interest.
Measures dealing with elections, taxes,
good roads and other matters of gen.
eral interest have been drawn up ready
to be introduced, in addition to numer-
Gus bills of special interest to the
large cities and to particular localities
The election of a United States sena-
tor to succeed Edward W. CarmacK
will be purely perfunctory proceed
ing, as the result of the state primary
assures the selection of Ex-Governor
Taylor without opposition.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-01-07
SINGLE WEAVERS' CONVENTION.
Annotated Press to The Evening Tlmes.

Bellingham, Wash, Jan. 7.-Dele-
gates from half dozen states are at
tending the annual convention of the
International Shingle Viewers union
which began in Bellingham today. The
reports of President Joseph o. Bolger
and other officers show the past year
to have been one Of gratifying gains
for the union. Plans will be discussed
for more thoroughly organizing the
single weavers OF British Columbia
and Oregon and in the states east
of the mountains. At present the
membership is confined largely to tine
state of Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-01-07

state shipments of live stock, and the
second case involving the legality of
the 50 terminal charge on carload ship
ments of cattle at the Union stock
yards in this city, came up for hear
ing today before the interstate COM
merce commission. Both cases have
been heard before by the commission
and decided in favor of the cattlemen.