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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
The New Bedford WhaIers.

During the week of the New Bedford
Centennial celebration the whaling brig
sullivan arrived at New Bedford with
1900 barrels of oil after n voyage of =
months and three vessels left the port
in search of the whale. but this IS not %
be taken as Indicating a revival OF the
whaling business or that its present
Importance is to be compared with that
of the good old times. The celepfa'ioii
has brought out many stories OF 'hoSe
prosperous old times A writer IN the
New York sun points out that ii is 80
years since the last whaling vessel
sailed into Nantucket harbor with IL
cargo of oil and by-prOducts aboard,
but while the industry has lanSulshcd
in New Bedford it has always had some
vitality. The type of master may nave
changed and the old race of seamen
may have passed away. but each year
the diminished fleet goes out and re-
turns with its store Of oil and bone.
In 1lOe there were sc vessels. with Il
tonnage Of S,415 engaged in whaling
with the name New Bedford painted
above the stern post. and they
brought home 5000 barrels of sperm
oil, 1900 barrels of whale oil and 1oo.-
900 pounds of whalebOne. For the
sperm oil they got about So cents a
-, Ia ail II
for the now rare whalebonc S. a pound.
Contrast these figures with those Of the
boom period in whaling sixty years ago.
The New Bedford feet then US45) con-
sisted of 1856 vessels of all kinds, with
a tonnage of 233, 2G2. In that year 15s,
600 barrels Of sperm Oil, $4,000 barrels
of whale oil and 30OO,000 pounds of
whaleEcne We're received, while prices
were about % cents 4 gallon for sperm
oil. cents for whale oil. and for whale
bone 10 cents q pound.
1t has been estimated that in the 3.
years between 1885 and 1872 the Amer
lean whaIers destroyed @92,1l+ whales
hut it was not this enormous slaughter
that caused 80 many ships TO he laid
up or abandoned in the ports of Ston-
ineton, Edgartown. Nantucket. Fair
haven, New London and Sag HarbOr,
as wen as in nourishing New Bedford
1t was the discovery Of petroleum oil
as an iluminant that made whaling
Improbable for 50 many owners The
industry began to decay when the Penn
sylvania fields We're opened. 1t was
also affected adversely by the invcn-
ton Of substitutes for Whaleb0ne, but
the abundant supply of better and
cheaper light than tho sperm candl'
ana whale oil was the main cause 81
disaster. There are still plenty Of bow
heads, humpbacks and sperm whales
| in remote waters, and the right Whal'
is not uncommon near home, but there
are no more great fortunes in Whalinf
| for owners. snug completeness for mas
| tiers and mates and tidy shares for til,
of the Sullivan, which entered New
| Bedford last week with fine catch
for these degenerate days. does no
| shine ny contrast with the luck of tn
record holder Onward. which came int
port in the old flush" times with ;
cargo worth $4,000, of which amour
her captains share was $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

The rtlorts from Princeton, y. j.,
the home of the only living cx-preSl-
dent, are very disquieting to the friends
everybody in the country. There is
no question of his i'll health, but let us
Mr.. Cleveland is not yet - years of age
and is a citizen whom the country can
i'll afford to spare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
Fifty Against Two.

It is not reasonable to expect two
weeks of outing to overcome the
effects Of fifty weeks Of confinement.
Take a bottle of Hoods Sarsapar1lla
along with you. Three doses. daily, OF
this great tonic will do more than any
thing else to refresh your blood. over
come your tired feeling, improve your
appetite, and make your sleep easy
and restful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

No doubt Walter Wellman takes
himself seriously. but nobody else
seems to do SO. He is on his way
home as full of talk as ever and Will
get on the lecture circuit without
delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

The man who captured that famous
relic of the Mexican war. Santa Anna s
cork leg. is still alive. He is Edwin Ell
vim Elliott of San Rafael, Cal. He was
member of the 4th Illinois regiment.
which captured the coach Santa Anna
was riding in and from which he escap-
"a on mule. Elliot was the first man
to enter the coach and found the leg
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

The feature of Illinois day at the
jamestown Exposition was speech
bv President James of the University
of Illinois on THE Need of Il New
Federal Constitution" President
James probably means well but ne
will have hard work in convincing the
country that the present constitution
is vet out grOWn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
Let Well Enough Alone"

tSCrnntOn TTuth.)
Speaker Cannnn's view OF the TART. is
We ought 10 lct Well enough alone
He sees no reason for modelling with
American prosperity at this time, and
op2nins; Cur markets for the product Of
F,urope's paup,r paid labor. sneaker
Cannon enjoys The reputation of being a
ley ELL eadcd American and lis advice is
worth needing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

An Austrian genius has invented
Continuance by which a locomotive
consumes its own smoke and cinders. 1t
has been given a trial in Europe and
last week was tried for the first time
in this country on a train running out
IF New Haven. The windows in the
Wtr" found to escape from the attach
rlent Which was said to draw the
8 compartment where they We're con-
sumcd, instead of being bleched into
the atmosphere. OF course, that also
made . saving of fuel. Every
little while we are having our
hopes raised by some new in
vvntiun for this purpose, only to be
dashed again later. When we find the
air clear and pure along our railroad
lines. instead of poisoned and CRIME
laden as At present, We shall begin I"
have confidence that something prac-
teal has been discovered and applied
Even If this new invention proves to
be the real thing it will probably b"
50 extensive ana complicated that
most Of us viii not live long enough
to ride on trains which are equipped
with il, The dust nuisance has been
urutty well taken care Of on many lines
BY the use Of oil but the smoke and
cinder nuisance is 4 greater problem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
Oaily kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return of re-
tected communications.
Address oil communication relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

That was a terrible railroad accl-
dent in New Hampshire, and all on
account Of the mistake Of q single
figure in train order. The record OF
such accidents has been a grim one
this year and it was hardly To be eX-
pected that New England would
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

The article on the Maine State Sana-
torium ut Hebron, published elsewhere
i'll the Journal this morning. is worth
n careful reading This institution is
doing great work about which the
general public is too little informed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

Fv-Iud.e Charles Germman Burton.
the new commander-in-chief of the
Crand Army of the Republic was born in
Cleveland. O.. and lives at present in
Missouri. He served with distinction
during the war. after which lie helan
the study Of Law. which he has ,.ractt cd
ever since and is at present Collector OF
Interna, Revenue at Kansas City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
Was a Good rade.

1kansas City JournalD
AT this distance il looks rs if he woman
Wha exchanged Socialist Earle, Ter nus
band. fnr $oUo.OoC in real money. made an
exceptionally good trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
VOICES or THE PRESS.
Ocean Rates.
baltimore SUM

The transatlantic liners are cutting
rates rast ward ii Il timt whcE few ara
going abroad. but what the Americans
IN Eur"I want 20 know IL y hen west
wand rates viii bc cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

The football coaches are the men
who have the really great and impor-
tAnt problem of the hour on their
minds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

IN simmer the principal food Of the
whitc-tailcd son eagle is salmon, varied
hv sea binds common along I'll" inlets of
Greenland. In autumn. when tic salmon
have asCcndcd to the lakes the birds re-
sort to the sea. rHcv appear to have 4
special fondncss for elder duck. which are
taken hv strategy. Stationed near tbs
water i'll 4 commanding position, with 4
BACKGROUND Of cliff. the coIor of which
assn pilates With that Of the caclr's piTm-
u" sits moti0ulcSs until flock of
ducks settles near him. -Nltor 4 time one
or two civ" III search Of food. Int not
until all have gone under together does
the ca.l" max" 4 sign ne tier clides
swiftly - the SPOT ami circles 0vcr it
clos to the water With his harp en-
he can detect TIE birds before they reach
tho surface. ~ first IT, is not usually
successful. for rs soon rs they become
aware "f tho pres"ncr Of tho onrmy they
dive again instantly. But in time they
are Obliged IT, com" M for air. ana then
one Of them becomes an easy victim. a
ll-grown cider drake is easily lifted up
and horn" away in tho talons Of this
powerful rrHte.- London Field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
Tuesday, Sept. II, 1907.

Sir Thomas Lipton's courage seems
to be picking up a little, but II Is
long time to the late summer Of 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
Millionajres.

indianapolis Ncvsy
Mr.. TAFT may thInk there alc too many
mii!luiai:'S, INT mean IN cvcTybudy else
thinks That tie number il al least one
M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

"The world has too much can't" de-
clnres lecture No doubt, but the
supply Of can is never equal to the de-
r1,apI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

a lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia
and constipation-wca the whole
system. Loans Rcgulrts '25 cents per
hoxl correct the liver, tone The stomach.
cure constipation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
YOU WANT A HIRED

girl (and they are scarce) the
Journal Want columns are the
hest medium to secure one but
when she leaves. yOn cannot
honestly blame the want al fot
that. The only thing left to-
you to d. IL to try again "ltD
psrhaps hotter luck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

Itch. Itch, Itch, Scratch, Scratch,
S,ratch! The more Won scratch the worse
the itclI. Thy bnanS Ointment 1t cures
plies. cc2"n'a.. amy skin itching. All
druggists sell it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17
Maine Gossip
A Cool Prospect.

Hottest kind o weatl.cr-iry and
comfort lost,
Eut il amt SO far to winter am tho
fallin % the frost:
Wen soon see blu" smoke curlln' from
all the happy huts
Where the squirrel is a-shakIr down
the heavy hickory-nuts.
In the weather we've been havin' the
very wind seems dead.
The violet is wilted. the lily hangs ITS
head:
Tut it amt so far to winter: The blue
smoke brightly curls.
An We'll hear the fddle's music. an
b. dancin' with the girls.
Atlanta Constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

One estimate of the ArooStook pota-
bushels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

They are hustling in Portland to raise
funds for the entertainment OF the
state Board Of Trade this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

Cures bahy'S Group. Willie's daily cuts
and bruises. mama'S sore throat, grand
mas larnencss-Ir Thomas Eciectric Oil
tho great household remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

To feel strong ana have q good appe titc
ana digestion, sleep soundly. ANA "njoy
life. usr Eurdock Blood Filters the gro a {
ystcm tniic and huldp".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

They arc hnrrying work on BATHS
new athletic field to get It ready Tor
the football season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

The scheme to develop big summer
resort at Canpobello strikes an OBJ
staclc in the way Of fcrtlliZer
plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

THE EDWARD {. BANNERS COM.
PANY
Old South Building, 2e4 Washington
ST., Boston, Mass.
Factory Providence, r. ].
LARGEST RETAILERS OF GLASS.
ES IN AMERICA.
septic 1G-2Gwky1S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

Open time on partridges began Nom
dav ana continues until December Is,
and sportsmen are anticipating good
snort. for the indications point to a good
season as the cartridges are Sald 10
be very plenty this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

Md-Scptcmbcr is serving up some
very fine summer weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

The brunswick milk trust when
lacked the price up to seven cents Is
in danger Of a collapse, as some OF the
milkmcn are disposed to sell to old GUS
toners at the former price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

Tho total admissions for the season
at the Wadsworth-L ongfellow house in
Portland now number 1890. At the end
Of last season it vas but S306 To the
same Saturday night it is 1877 ahead
of last year. When the season endS.
probably oct. 10. it will show a re-
narkably prosperous one which VIII
give satisfaction TO the many VINO nave
aided in making it so. 1t is Portland
institution, made prosperous by Port
land people one addition to the eN-
hi.it in the new library is an cid COT
fee mill invented by Jonathan Nor
gan in 1910. 1t has been said that he
was the inventor of the conee mil
anu this crude affair seems to be gooi
evidence Of the fact. 1t was given the
society by John S. Russell. Esq of this
city The Maine Historical society
has lust published volume 10 of It's
documentary series which is the hfth
volume Of the Baxter manuscripts.
This volume will soon be delivered 10
the members. The society has now
published 81 volumes of our state
history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

4 good crop Of hay was cut ms
wear on the abandoned trotting track
at Rigby Park, near Portland over
this track, II wears ago, John X. Cen
try paced a mile in 200 u. then the
fastest time on record. The old Or
chard track, another fast trotting course
in Maine is now II hay field, with its
grand stand and stables fast going to
ruin. The Ola Orchard course was the
first and only kite-shapcd course in
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-17

Ono, day last week, Frank Hanson. the
diver of WcodNich, who with w. >.
Tibbctts is blasting the lodges in He'll
Gate just below Bath on the Sasanoa
river was holding the big drill when
II suddenly slipped and cut Il hole in
his helmet over his head. Immediately
the water worked in ana he had just
time enough to signal those in the
scn,y before his suit was Hooded. When
they hauled him uu out Of tn" water
he was nearly all in and had he been
i'm deep water the chance of his life
would have been slim. However. he at
once put on dry clothes and was ready
for another dip in a few minutes.
The Arizona sentinel., 1907-09-04
ing actively pFospeeted and de- vcloped. Prescott Courier.
About Hero Medals.

An effort is being made to have the Indian survivor of the daring rescue of Mrs. W. w. McCune and son from drowning in the Colorado river decorated with @ Carnegie hero medal, and to have a medal struck for the other Indian hero, who lost his life in his effort to save the woman and child. While this effort is being made to decorate theso untuored children of the wilds. why should Mrs. McCune be overlooked? Did ever g. woman battle more bravely to save herself and child from g. watery grave than did she?- Mohave Miner.
The Arizona sentinel., 1907-09-04

An eminent professor of the United States Agricultural Department has been studying the hen. Think of writing books on hens Listen to this The American hen produces more in dollars and cents. than all the gold and silver mines in the country combined; and II the value Of the hens be added, the aggregate Is twice the annual yield of all the gold and silver mines and six times the value of the wool crop.
 The most independent man on earth IS tho farmer for he makes the earth yield him almost everything needed for lie He knows that as he sOwS so will he reap. He usually keeps strong ana healthy with constant strife with nature in sunshine and in pure air. AL sun
 down. when work is done, he finds most refreshing sleep in bed, such as only tired man knows. Tn the same way that the earth yields food for man. so does IL provide remedies for human ills. Ih0u- sands of households thr0ughout Lhe farming districts of the United States know the value of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery: It is natures most valuable and health-giving agent-made without the use Of alcohol. It contains roots. herbs and baTkS, and IS the con centratiOn of natures vitality aS fnllnd in the fields and woods. This remedy has q history which speaks well Tor ft because. it was given to the puDHc Dy Dr. R. V. Pierce, founder of the lnVa- lids Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N Y, nearly forty years ago, and has since been sold by druggists m ever increasing quantities. Some meai-
The Arizona sentinel., 1907-09-04
Maud f1uiler ModerniZed.

Phoenix Republican: A Kan- sas editor tunes up his Tyre and gives us this: Maud Muller, on a summers day, raked the mead ow sweet with hay. And the sun shone out as was his biz, in that familiar way of his, till Maud broke out with prickly heat; and then her language shocked the wheat" To which may be added: Upon the shocks she rolled in pain, Until her scratching threshed the grain; Then straight she ran that sunny morn. and going cross-lots cut the corn. The farm vas small, she had no wealth, but luck did not forsake her; She stnbbed her toe upon a stone and added one more acher.
The Arizona sentinel., 1907-09-04

cine enjoy large sale for few years, then disappear from the public attention, but Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has proved such a reliable blood remedy and tonic that it 0fton enjoys the e0nti' dence of several generations in fanilyt and it's increased sales year by year cOm< ina from the recommendations Of those who have tried it, prove it's lasting merits so that every. bottle bears the stamp of public approval Moreover, Dr. Pierce guarantees that it contains nc alcohol or narcotic.
 Hon. John E. Suit, Registrar of Deeds, Court House, Durham, N. C., writes: We have used Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery in our family, and have known of some of our nelghbOrS using it. We have always found it to do all that is claimed for it, and feel conil- dent that it is IspIeRdid remedy" Mrs Bettie Mill, of Cotton, N. C. writes: 'I procured Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and took it for my cough. The medicine acted like g charm; cured my cough all O. k-. feel very grateful to you for your klno' ness Use my nameif you choose"
 Do YOU KNOW YOUR OWN SYSTEM? A complete medical hook and physiology of the body, is DF. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, which can bs had for the price of postage Send D. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., 3l one-cent stamps for the cloth-bound book, or 2I stamps for the paper,bound volume Ut lGSS pages
The Arizona sentinel., 1907-09-04
The Limit of Life.

The most eminent medical scientists are unanimous in the conclusion that the generally accepted limitation of human life is many years below the at tainment possible with the advanced knowledge of which the race is now possessed. The critical period, that de- termihes it's duration, seems to be be- tween 5g and 60; the proper care of the body during this decade cannot be too strongly urged; cartlessness then be- ing fatal to longevity. Natures best helper after 50 is Electric Bitters, the scientific tonic medicine that revitaliz- es every organ of the body. GuBran- teed by all druggists. soc.
The Arizona sentinel., 1907-09-04
OIIttAA N1A NO t1' J. M. Polhamus, Clerk.
Diamonds in United States.

IIdhkIOZkGS OAIkAN0 A|ISAG(O'
 Although diamonds have been found in at least thirty places in the United States, the only local tty where they occur in place has recently been discovered and has been investigated by MT. George F. Kunz, the gem expert, and Dr. H. s. Washington, petogra- pher. They occur in igneous rock, similar to that of the South African mines, which forms a small stock near Murfreesb0ro, Pike county, Arkansas. The first two stones were found Aug. 1, 1906, and since then many of them have been picked up, the total number found at last re- port being 130 Many are white and of good water, others are yellow, and some are of brown bort. The two largest stones weigh g. carats, one being ex- ceedipgly fine white and t5e other brown. They are found on the surface as we'll as within the greenish, frfable, decompos- ed peridotite, a rock somewhat like the famons "blueground" of Kimberly. The property is be-
The Arizona sentinel., 1907-09-04
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Of the Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors of Yuma
 County, Arizona.

Office of the Board of Supervis-
 ors of Yuma County, A. T.
 Yuma, Arizona, Aug 26, 1907,
 Board met at 10 a. III. pprsa- ant to adiournment, all members, district attorney, county assessor and clerk present.
 Minutes of Aug. 24, 1907, were read and approved.
 Thos. D. Molloy appeared be- fore the board on behalf of F. l.. Ewing and filed a notice in writ ing addressed to Yuma county asking Yuma county for the ex- ecution and delivery to r. l.. Ewing of quit-claim deed for that portion of lot II, in block 13, in the town of Yuma, now in dispute between Yuma county and r. l.. Ewing; the said Thos. D. Molloy also rendered Yuma county five dollars im U. $. gold coin on behalf of r. l.. Ewing to cover the expense of the execu- tion and delivery of such deed. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the board of supervisors of Yuma county ~ refused to ac- cept the five dollars, and also re- fused to execute the said deed for the said portion of lot Il, in block 13, of said town of Yuma. On motion, duly seconded and carried, board adjourned as a board of supervisors and con- vened as a board of equalization. There being no further business before the board, board adjourn ed to meet at 10 a. m. August P, 1907.
 H. H. DOnkersley, Chairman.
 J. M. Polhamus,
 Clerk.
 Ac. 2 AL Do,l 0e G.1,1o,,J-ic
The Arizona sentinel., 1907-09-04

ors of Yuma County, Arizona. Yuma, Arizona, Aug. P, 1907. Board met at 10 6. m. pursu- ant to adjournment, all members, districtattorney, county assessor and clerk present.
 Minutes of Aug. 26, 1907, were read and approved.
 On motion, duly seconded and carried, board adjourned as a board of supervisors and con- vened as board of equalization. There being no business be- fore the board, board adjourned to meet tt 10 a. m. August 28, 1907.
 H. H. Donkersley,
 Chairman. J. M. Polhamus, Clerk.