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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01
The kennebec River Basin.

To meet the constant demand for
information in regard To the hydrlu-
lies of the great drainage basin of tn
Kennebcc river. the United States
Geological Survey has just issued. as
water Supply Paper No. 1885," re-
port embodying all available data In
regard to the flow of the streams and
the possibilities Of regulating that low
by means of storage, opportunities for
which are exceptionally good. In it's
announcement of this report the de-
part.nent says: 1.-THE Kennebec river
and its important tributaries furnish
some of the best water powers of the
country. besides anbrdlSA many ex-
cellent sites-for f6lIhsr development
and the welfare 81 ths whole State of
Maine is involvct4H The wise extern
sion Of the use of this river and it's
branches for water power, for log driv-
ing and numbering, and for municipal
and other purposes
AS a result of cooperation between
the Maine State Survey commission
and the United States Geological sur
vey, the kennebec was surveyed from
Skowhegan to The Forks in 1904. and
surveys of various lakes and ponds in
the headwater region were made dur
ing 1905-06 by the national survey.
Topographic maps of a large portion
of the basin, prepared from surveys
made in cooperation with the State
commission, have also been published
by the United States survey. The
present report has been compiled
chiefly from the records, reports, and
maps produced by this cooperative
survey, although much valuable in
formation has been furnished by pri-
vate parties, and it's publication at this
time has been made possible primarily
by the corporation of the State.
More than 1000 streams contribute
to the flow of this river, and more than
3GC lakes are connected with these
streams. Many important power
plants have been constructed on the
main river and some of it's larger
tributaries. yet an immense amount of
power is still unutiiZed. especially in
the northern portion of the basin. OF
the 1,026 feet of fall on the main river
between Moosehead Lake and tide
water only about 153 feet are developed.
In addition to the data concerning
stream flow, floods, storage and power
compiled by II. X. Barrows. district
photographer. the paper includes brief
description of the geology of the basin,
by George Otis Smith. the Maine man
who is now director of the survey,
and an account of the sanitary condi-
tons, particularly as shown by ty-
ph"id epidcmics. prepared by George
G. Whipple the well-knOwn sanitary
engineer of New York city, who was
one of the chief witnesses at the ap-
praisal hearing in this city when the
Augusta Water district was formed.
a gazetteer of the streams, ponds and
lakes is appended. The report is
ready for distribution and may be
obtained without cost by applying to
the director of the survey at WASH
ington, ID. e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01
Summer Baseball by College Men.


The decision of the athletic authori-
ties at Dartmouth in barring from flu
ture teams representing the college
practically all of last springs baseball
nine on the ground that they have been
playing professional baseball during
the past summer is received with va
ried emotions by the friends Of the
COLLEGE and by those interested in in
tercollcgiate sports generally Of
course if IL college is to have Il rule of
fhis kind it is the honest and decent
thing IL enforce it in vigorous fashion
just as Dartmouth is now doing. in
stead If overlooking frequent and
fragrant violations of it as has usual
" been done at the colleges and uni
vtriiirs where such Il law is in cx-
istence. ON the other hand. many
people question the desirability of Il
rule which makes professionals out
of hrne iidc college men who play base
bali for money during the summer va
results in putting a premium on dis
honesty and hypoC risy. but it Is also
seriously urged that it is no worse for
IL college man to earn money during the
summer vacation by playing ball than
to earn it by canvassing for books or
waiting on IL hotel table, or in any Of
in ~
lege students secure funds during the
long vacation to be used in dcfraying
their college expenses.
There is such snobbery in English
sporting circles that any young man
who earns money by any means what
ever is branded there as q profess
sionar' and not allowed to participate
in "amatrur" sports. 1t is a survival
OF this aristOcratic attitude which has
been IL factor in the framing Of the
athletic eligibility rules In our big uni
Ncrsiti,s. and some of the smaller in
stitu,icns have shown Il disposition to
ape them in this matter. OF course. if
u
enforced, as Dartmouth is doing, but
We believe the plan adopted by all of
our Maine colleges. and which they
have no disposition to depart from. is
the only honest and fair way to deal
with this matter. 1t prevents the put
ting IF any premium upon wealth or
social position and it allows any stu
dent whose scholarship standing is
sufficiently high and who is in all re-
spects bona Tide student. to be n men,
Der Of any Of the college teams. re-
gardlcsS of the manner in which he
earns an honest doller during the col
lese vacations. or course the usual
four year rule is enforced and also the
rule which forbids the participation in
athletics Of a student within year af-
ter coming to the college from any
other college, but it makes no differ
ence to the athletic authorities of our
Maine celleges-fwhether a baseball
player earns money during his summer
vacation by playing baseball or by
working in the hay field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

\1Tbe press dispatches contain the in
formation that Governor Magoon will
adopt firm policy in dealing with the
present uprising in Cuba. In that island
the rebels are known as Revolution
be termed outlaws and treated as
such. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

DIR. Ludwig Fulda, the well-known
has purchased the es-
tate of karerlake, in TyrOl, and expects
to erect castle and live there most
Of the year. He is now at work on n
new drama to be presented in Vienna at
the Burg Theater next season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

curry than most of the other countries,
and this is about the only metal the
price of which has decreased of late
In the East it is used for making YER
million. and in Japan largely i'm the
compromising of a secret explosive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

After a heavy meal. take n couple Of
noan's Regulets. and give your stomach
Regulets bring easy, regular passages OF
the bowels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01
ennebec Journal
ABLiSHED 1925

atever will be taken o.
Communications.
cannot be held responsible
:rvation or return Of re-
INDICATIONS.
Immunieations relating to
ms and advertisements to
III & FLYNT, Publishers.
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

Itching. torturinE skin er,lptions, dis
figure. annoy. drive one wild. Doan's
Ointment brings quick relief and lasting
cures. Fifty cents at any drug store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

Many Ills come from impure blood
Can't have pure blood with faulty diges-
ton. lazy liver and sluggish bowels Bur
dock Blood Bitters strengthens stomach
bowels and liver. and purifies the blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

Everyhody's friend-Dr. Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil. Cures toothache. cararhe,
sore throat. Heals cuts. bruises, scalds
Stops any pain. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01
Maine Gossip
My Summer.

What a summer l have spent.
Harmony and comfort blcnt.
Six big rooms and modest rent
DO you wonder where l Went!
Such a bath tub you should see.
In commits sion Just for me.
Freshest fruit and best OF tea
Coffee without chickory.
Cool and lovely. Purest air!
fIevator-not IL stair.
Friends To call upon me there
NeGlisees and things to wear.
Not a dollar of expense
Just little common sense
Satisfaction most intense
Why SO Icing have | been dense?
Where. you ask me- did I roam,
Underneath the sky's wide dome?
Was it hills or oceans foam?
Neither one. l stayed at home.
New York Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

BY an odd coincidence. although
Henry Holt & Co. issued William De-
Morsans OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES eight
months later than his Joseph Vance"
they are just having to send both books
to press for the sixth time. 1t is in
terestinS To note that the later book
has for some weeks been heading the
list of books in demand at the New
York public libraries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

WIN an immensely pretty coyer-04
OF Harrison Fishers most pleasi1
creations of attractive femtninity-tl
Home Magazine for Octobes. publisl
Dy The BObbs Merrill Co.. IndianapQ
lnd., has succeeded in excelling. it's
Eot only in an artistic way. but IN
literary and practical way as W.
Ihe October number Is sixteen pap
/ larger than any previous issue OF
Home Magazine, and theS contents m
admirably divided into fict1n, feeeHl
articles. essays and departnonts q
correct proportion Of their + n
terests and particular app
III the home. The beginMln
great new novel. Satan Sende
by Halle Erminie Rives. Is e5kbe
with two characteristicallS =,
drawings by A. B. WenzelE nj
hction. the Home Magazines
offered delightful plenty \.
entertaining short stories,dn 70
ket. and a variety that he 9feeq
whole a smacking relish.
esting and unusual lot OF pl6t9ts
accompanies Earl Mayo's ar
Greater Housekeepers." whic
parts OF a mammoth hotel
pubic rarely sees. MariOn
contributes a valuable pape$
Etiquette Of Church WeddiE&
Is supplemented aby 'Dece
+ CONTINUED on Page Eight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

Ihe scene of Arthur T. Ouiller-
c"uch's new story, Major vigoureux. :"
- 'a'd IN group Of islands lying off
the Cornish coast. in the Atlantic
ocean. Its plot recounts the exp4r;-
ence OF middle-aged officer left IN
charge Of deserted garrison. of his
trlbuiatlons and quarrels with the lord
protector of the islands. and of n mvs-
ferrous lady who brings him great con.
s''a''"n ana peace. after having in the
beginning caused him infinite tronhIa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

Mrs. Josephine Daskam Bacon has
written new story, 1.-THE Domestic
Adventures" which the Scribners pub
lsh this month. 1t tells of the anus
ing AMI romantic experiences Of three
girls who try to keep house in the coun-
try.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

anne Warmers "Susan Clese" will
appear again in October in a new
series OF amusing adventures ent;tIa.,
~, susan Ciegg and Man in the House /"
ne mans name is Elijah, and Susar
SAYS "Elijah is SO smart that hen ho
ohered place on one Of the hircest
10y papers in little while. hut IN
.nt meantime he's just lost the n,aoa
'hat ne did have on one of the small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

vermont. which Kipling is said to
nave called that great sapphire Of a
state" is the scene of "A Turnn;Ln
Lady by Sarah n. CIcghorn. which
Holt will issue this month, Tho ou-
thor gives humorous and pathetic
picture of daily life in a Vermont viii
iaSe in pre-Revolutionary DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

Shipments Of potatoes from Aroos-
took county to the Stockton terminal
commenced last week, and several
trainloads have already been dis
charged into the great potato house on
Cape Jellison pier. No shipments have
been made from Stockton as yet, but
movements will commence in a short
time. 1t has been practically settled
that barges will be used to a great ex-
tent to move the crop this year. as this
method tried last year was found to be
the most advantageous, being more
prompt and safer than by sailing
vessels and cheaper than by steamers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

Irving Bachelor revives his most
popular hero in little book. "Eben
HOlden's Last Day a-Fishing," which
is to be published directly by Harper
& Bros. 1t contains two stories. one
of fishing in summer. the second de-
scribing an Old-fashioned rural Christ
mas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

1t is said that syndicate Of Bidde-
ford men has bought the land at Old
Orchard where the Hotel Emerson
stood before the big fire of Aug IS. It
is understood that $4,000 was the
price paid. The syndicate has plenty
of financial backing, and will use the
land for amusement purposes, con-
structing a midway and small park to
be run in connection with the steel
pier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

Ihcre mas Just been published in
PARIS satirical no*ti by NJ. Marcel
Roiand. the scene of which is placed in
III" Paris or TIE year 1900. In this
amazing tale there is Swiss savant
VINO brings to France from BOrneo an
ape who can not only converse fluently
IN tongue of his own. but make him
self understood in French.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

John Townsend Trowbridge Of Airing
ton, Mass, the we'll known author re-
Gently observed his S0th birthday en-
niversary in i very quiet way in his OWE
home. Among some of his books are
"CudjOs Cave" "Neighbor lakewood"
1.-THE Prize Cup" which every lover OF
books, young or old. are familiar with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

The reason Will n. Harlem wr;+.s o,
much about Georgia is that he was
porn there and lived there until man.
hood. AS a young man Mr.. Harber
wr"te some stories of New York life
Dur ne soon returned to the small dis,
.rict with which he was familiar arf
mas steadily written of this region eva,
since wi e'e'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01

Sixry-One years of continuous busi-
ness life in one store is the remarkable
record of one of Bangor's most prom
inent citizens and business men, Edwin
+. Dillingham;. In 1917, when he was
IA years old, he began to sweep out the
store Of David Bugbee, on Kenduskeag
bridge, and has been there ever since.
for many years a member of the firm
and now sole owner. Mr. Dillingham;
is the oldest active merchant in the
city.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29
ELLENDALE.

The great storm of Sunday has inundated the
swamps, so the lumber men are at a standstii
Some are cunning, some attending the teachers
institute, and some just simply waiting around
getting ready for great feed on Thursday. Large
quantities of game is being taken away from here
by city gunners. Last Sunday, three who had
been cunning in Slaughter Neck, left with all
the rabbits they could carry, and on Monday
morning two more city sports left here from the
Nanticoke district with another large string of
both rabbits and birds.
A cunning accident happened last Saturday
while Charles Lindale and Thomas Lekites were
in the field. They were walking Lindale ahead
of Lekites, when in some way the gun of Lindale
was fred, the load taking effect in the leg of
Lekites near the knee He was attended by DR..
wilson and is now doing as well as can be ex-
pected.
Colonel Good and son, of Philadelphia are gun
ming this week as guests Of Senator S. f. Reed.
A gentleman from Pottstown and another
from Amber Pa, are shooting with R. Y. Glen /
ianiel.
Miss Emma Jester and Mrs. Anna Reed, daugh-
ers Of the late B. E. Jester, have taken out ad-
papers on his estate.
have just received copy otthe Blue Hens
'hicken, in which a corresponde BIT from Lincoln
makes some remarks about our objection 10 the
Sc OF tobacco but I can see no th pught OF argu-
rent to reply to. PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29

Holiday Box Stationery, all Eaton
Hurlburts just the article you want to
give for present all prices from $500
down. Dainty initial in water coloIs for
little extra cost. Red Star Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29

IT would be well for those who
are unfortunate and whose property
has to be sold by the sheriff, to
know, that they can upset any sale
where proper and insufficient adver-
tising of that fact has not been
made. For instance; a sale of
property in the town of Milford. or
Greenwood, should be advertised
in a paper reaching that section
generally, to get information before
the prospective buyer who is famil-
lar with the value of the property.
As the custom now in vogue is, the
advertisement of property in anv
district in the northern part of
Sussex county is placed in George
town papers, where possibly not
more than twenty-five copies find
their way within many miles of the
property to be sold, and those who
are supposed to be interested in its
purchase. This system works to
the advantage of the mortgage and
the fellow who hopes to profit bv
anothers misfortune, and get some
thing for song. For this reason.
any person whose property is sold
by the sheriff, and it is advertised
in papers many miles distant, and
which have but little circulation in
that district where the property is
located, can get any lawyer to up-
set the sale, and continue in poses-
sion Of his property for another il
year or, at least another term of '
court. Only a few years ago this L
was done in the vicinity of Milford D
md it should be again. This will
each the sherifs, who have hereto
ore got a fine rakeoff on sales, TO iF'
ookout for the best interests of the
.llow to be sold out. The cost of tel
.-advertising falls on the sheriff in
i such cases. There are several Oh
ow in process in Sussex county la Ia
at come under this condition. me
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29

THAT the employees of this office
may enjoy Thanksgiving, and that
all may have opportunity to give
thanks as their conscience dictates,
this paper closed its forms on We'd
nesday nigh..
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29

Most everyone likes nice note paper.
We have the best-EatOn, Hurlbut's.
All styles for all purposes. Papers in
tended especially for those who discrim-
mate, 20 cents and up. Kent Drug Co.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29

IT is more than probable that the
State of Maryland will have the
question Of prohibition submitted to
the people to vote upon by the
coming session of the Legislature.
There is already local option law
which permits counties to vote on
the subject, and under this Law
Worcester county will vote next
spring. This county voted on the
question ten years ago and the wet
side won by a very small majority,
and the prospect is that the county
will go dry at the coming election. |
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29

ARE the business men of Milford
less alert to the public influences
which bring about advancement.
than the men of other places? We
see prizes offered for excelling in
corn growing, and for other special
ties, for products of the soil, from
other merchants of other places.
but none from Milford. We can t
afford to overlook these points, be-
because they bring progress and
prosperity to the community, bv
fostering friendly rivalry to excel
in the things which the Individual
can best do, and understands; which
in turn will awake the participant
to advanced methods in culture. in
selecting seed, and in all the ele
ments which go to make successful
farming. 1t is not alone the mer-
chants OF Milford who can foster
these things. There are men retired
who own large landed estates now
living in Milford, who would be
directly benefited and should enter
into this subject enthusiastically. It'll
will pay them a large revenue in a
short time. The Governor of Del
ware has set the example, and we
hope that the men and women of
Milford will take leading position
in this method open to them to
stimulate better things from farm
ing and fruit growing. Use your
thinking matter little, and then
act on this suggestion.
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29
Books for
Children.

Jat Iae Jnyene nti M Book store is in best trim right
wanted NAV s, gay the very last COPY of tSe h you
writers a Of sSSns @ R ana bright All the dya as
for boys and girls are fully biography and history
them are St collection Of Picture ny tos
the year. BUY BOOKS Early ne Dnslest month Of ali
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29
The Great
Toy Store.

The advantage Of early selection cannot be too strongly
urged The greater part of the Toys Dolls come from
iar.oh Germany We buy in vast quantities this year
than ever betore-but buying has in right good
earnest and that of the novelties VIII be gone In
week or two is inevitable Come while there is plenty of
room and an unbroken assortment This Comfortable
se Welarranged Toy Store and pr most favorable
Ihee much TO see and enjoy and the very favorable prices
are sure TO attract attention
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29
"a Turkey woul5 Choose
Our Lumber

the
lonngw
boys and girls will IN making
Milford chronicle., 1907-11-29

be1g anxious 70 distribute my Christmas gifts tn all tho
good people OF this town and vicinity the most
ana satisfactory mann er, have appointed Abbott q
oPa my agents Tor the holiday Of 1907 and here
Dy command every man woman and child to 70 TO their
soe here one ana all VIII find those presents which thew
most dese !here are shown my choicest dolls nv nrettie
oooss my dantes china and host OF other things direct
from my factory IN Toyand have charged MessTs bbo
Company that their fees for hese beautiful efs SHAH he
reasonable that there be presents to sut he Taste and
purse oi everyone they have promised me it shall he 81
NY gs VIII be on display day and evening from now
until Christmas Eve Don't forget the place-C d. Abbott
signed: SANTA CLAUS
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-05-01

began to seek for ways of Kidding him
self of the toll of grinding corn in
mortar. 1t took him a long while to
think out the two stones, one revolving
above another, to take the place OF the
pestle and the mortar. That was an in
ventor indeed who made the first grist
mill arrangement, though it must have
been very crude and have been worked
by hand The next step was the build
ing of a dam across a brook and har-
Messing the water to do the grinding.
Then came the application OF the same
principle to the moving wind, and the
evolution OF the windmill. Man began
to do more thinking. 1t did not then
take him all his time to merely gather
and prepare food. He has gone on since
then reducing the powers OF nature to
be his servants. Today science is the
servant of agriculture, and the farmer
is partly free. But there are yet many
things to be done before man can
simply direct the movements of the
forces Of nature. In a thousand ways
we are applying science to farm work,
but there seems to be no end to the
variations. The results are ever on
the increase. The farmer that does
not do some thinking is falling short
OF the success he might have. The
farms have been but partly subdued.
The wldness has been taken off the
surface only. AS yet much of the land
is wild in its bosom. It needs to b
more thoroughly drained, more thor
oughly cultivated and pulverized, more
thoroughly fortified. In a thousand
ways not yet thought of the planting
and harvesting and transporting of the
crops can be made easy. The ways
Of the fathers are never best, for they
can be improved on. The ti11er of the
soil can we'll afford now and then to
stop working and sit down and study
over the combination of circumstances
in which he finds himself. The hel
OF science may prove effective where h
least expects it. There is an old prov
erb that says that wisdom does no
flee from the one seeking it. The hap
piness of the farmer and his family
will be greater if he can combine
farming with science.