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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mrs. ". r. HunneWell, Mrs. D. NJ.
Parks and Charles Snow, who We're
chosen delegates from the First Uni
versalist church to attend the Maine
Universalist Convention which will be
held during The week in Biddeford.
left for that city Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Hunncwell and Mrs. Parks will
visit friends in Portland before return
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
THE DAILY MARKET REPORTS
GGo9KIE;NS1, Easier No. 9 yellow sciz.

COItN-Ea sier; No. yellow eCIk
54I4. ~
iAT-Cnchanscd: No. \ 2350Gp24.
MILL. FEED-Lower
SPRING BIsAN-23 Z5G2I25
MINED FFED-2i 75GU265O
I'oRk-Guict; medium 1915
LARl-Lower; los
BEEF-Stcady; whole cattle SAIS,k.
IAMkS-Steady; spring l4fIl5.
VEAL .S-Steady; 1902
BUTTER Firm. northern 25q2G
CHEESE YORK state lIs.N15H
EGGS-tirn; choice 2ld2e; western ~
GlI3 80
.APPl- ES-Dull No. Baldwins 1850
POrATOES-Dul; Green Mountain "a
SUIAlf-Steady ON a basis OF 5l0 for
granulated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mrs. Walter Parmalee and little son
William, went to Lewiston Monday for
a few days visit with friends. They
will make an extended visit with rel
ativcs in Eoclland before returning to
their home in Burlington, Vt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
Funeral Of Late Benjamin jacques.

The funeral services of the late Ben
iamin Jacques were held at the home
of F.. L. Johnson Monday afternoon at
, O'Clock, Rev. Q. II. Tracy officiating.
Miss Edyth Goodwin sang two beautl-
full selections. The bearers were {. {.
Weeks. Charles Noble, Laforest ia
cobs and John Collin. Interment was
at the village cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
Johnathan TAYLOR.

Jonathan Taylor. q well-known
citizen Of this town, who had been in
i'll health for some time, died Sunday.
A widow and one son. Henry, who is
employed at Rumford Falls, survive.
His age was about 20 years The fun
cral will be held at 10 A. NJ. Me,lnes-
day from the late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
New York Cotton Market.

New York, juno 8.
Cotton spot closed STEADY 10 points high
er. MiGdlins uplands 1880; do. gulf u Is.
Sales 400 bales.
Galveston. holiday: Charleston nominal.
Memphis steady, l212; New Orleans firm.
l212; Mobile firm, y: Savannah, holiday
Net receipts for three days, TGl5
Exports TO Great Britain, 27,7il to
the continent. 14,5l1; to Japan, l6G.
Stock, AL SS1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Rev. +. y. Taylor of the Universalst
church was in Plymouth Sunday after
noon, where he delivered a sermon in
the Union church. Mr. Taylor will go
to Plymouth one Sunday each month
during The summer to conduct services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

The regular monthly meetings OF
Hcse and Hook and Ladder l will be
held at the Central fire station this
evening At the meeting of Hose l
several important matters will he CIV
en- attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr.. ana Mrs. Il. a. Conant and
daughter Vera, and Miss Flora Jones
went Monday to Winslow, where they
viii give the cantata THE Merry
Company" Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mrs. William Turner and little son
William, VINO We're called here by the
serious illness Of Mrs. Turner's father,
David Burton, returned to Haverhill,
Mass, Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr. ana Mrs. Fred c. Dow opened
their cottage at Old orchard, on the
east side of Madison pond. for the sum-
mcr Sunday. They are the first Of
the colony of cottagers TO leave for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
Chicago Cattle Market.

Clicaro. Junn ;.
CATTLE Ecccirtg about 24,00: mark Y
strong to 10 to IJc. higher, common to
prime steers 450nG.I0.
HOGS-Ecreipts about 4l,0G0; market
SC. lower; choice to prime heavy 6.-'..U
G%%2h
SiIEEP-ReceiIts about 1900. market
strong Ia ?M25 higher: sheep 5.25GttiSI;
yearliug G.1IM1l5. lambs 5.75G so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

TIE ladies Of the Social Circle Of the
Centenary Methodist church were en-
tertained Monday afternoon by Mrs.
James Thompson at her home on Win
ter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr. ard Mrs. Scott PurirtOn of Au-
Fusta have returned to their home
after Il visit with Mr.. Purinton'S
BOTHER, Hon. Horace Purinton Of this
city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

A series Of games has been arranged
between Cohurn Classical Institute and
the Waterville High school. The first
game will T." played Wednesday, after
noon. June Il. rf.A3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

A business session Of the Working
League, an organization Of women con-
nected with the Congregational Society
was held Monday afternoon in the
church parlOrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

The Seniors of Winslow High school
are actively enga ged in preparations
for graduation. Those who have speak
ing parts are being coached by Miss
Gladys Barron. who is a graduate OF
the Boston School of Expression. The
school will close June IS, but the Sem
Tors will be excused from recitations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

The ladies of w. S. Heath Circle,
ladies Of the G. A. r.. will held meet
ing Tuesday afternoon to make ar
rangements for attending the conven-
ton at Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Judge o. r. Bachelder of the munich
pal court left Monday afternoon for
Bangor The June term of the United
States circuit court will convene in
that city today and he was summoned
as a witness in the case the govern
ment has against Willard GARNER Of
this town. who is charged with selling
liquor without n United States license.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

The regular rehearsal of the Cecilia
Club will be held at the Congregational
vestry this evening. The director Rev.
Paul Sperry of Bath will be present,
and Il full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs Charles A. Fairbrother
and their son, Russell B., arrived here
Monday morning from Providence, r.
l., ana are guests of his father, Charles
FairbrOther
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Slowhegan has 4 case Of diphtheria-
SO far there has been one death. that
Of the 4-ycar-old son Of George
Fortier, whose remains were buried
Saturday. the funeral being private.
The house, located on the North ave
nue. plains. is quarantined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

On Wednesday evening the drama of
Western life entitled Nevada, or the
Lost Mine" will be presented in Con-
vent hall by the st. Mary Dramatic
Club for the benefit Of the parish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Frank F.. Allen of Colby returned
Monday morning from a visit I"
friends in Bangor. Mr.. Allen was
Passenger on train No. 90. which met
with the accident in the Maine
Central yard Saturday afternoon. but
was uninjured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Munson Juvenile Temple, ]. Q. G. T..
of which Mrs Harriet A. Ivers is sup
erntendent, held an enjoyable social
and supper Monday evening. About
20 young people We're present An en-
tertainment, consisting of reading.
speaking and singing was participated
In by the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Lewis and
the Misses NJ. f. and Blanche Baker
o! Washington. ID. c., are at the Elm
wood for n months stay. after when
they will go on an outing near the
headwaters of the Eennebec, as is their
cdstom every summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Miss l.. Helen Haskell left Monday
for Northeast Harbor, where she will
be employed as bookkeeper for the +.
Harrison kimball firm during the sum-
ncr months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

The regular monthly trial for June
Of the Steamer Company, John Bosmus
Hook and Ladder Company and the
Union Hose Company was held Monday
nNa.rli NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mrs. George w. Powers Of Platts-
burg. n. Y, who has been in town Wis
iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. +. p.
Mayo, left Monday for Plattsburg,
" Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mrs. Emma Knowles, who was called
here by the illness and death Of a rel
atiVe, Mrs. 4. NJ. Oliver of LacOnia, y.
H., returned to MonsOn, Mass, Mon
GaV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr.. an1 Mrs. +. A. Turner, who have
been spending several days with Mrs.
Turner's parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. q. w.
patten, have returned to their home
in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Drs. Goodrich and Towne\ performed
an operation on Mr.. Damron of Bel
grade recently. ana the patient is re-
ported as doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. y. J. Williams and
daughter, Miss Evelyn, Of Madison,
were in town Sunday. They were ac-
Companied by their guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. a. H. Linscott of Rochester,
y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Waterville w. c. r. L. will be held at
3 O'clock this afternoon in the rooms
of the Woman's Association. &c Main
street. The officers and delegates from
the local union will attend the county
convention at Augusta today, Wednes-
day and Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Joro'0" p. Fogwcll, Colby 10. re-
turned Monday norHing from Dexter.
whore IN occuriel the pulpit of the
Episcopal church Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Prof Hugh r. Hatch Of Colby
College preached in Belfast Sunday.
returning home on the morning train
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

MIR. and Mrs. Il. NJ. Harding left Mon
day morning for Providence, r. l.,
where Mr.. Harding has employment in
Il woodworking establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Miss Mabel Wingate, who has been
visiting her cousin, Miss Laura Nor
rel, for few days. returned to her
home in Troy Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Charles F. Sherman of Durham was
among tie visitors in the city Montiay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
lies Nc Donouqh.

The first of the June weddings in this
town occurred at O'Clock Monday
morning when Edward lies of this
town and Miss Maud E. McDonough of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mrs. p. A. Feeney returned to Port
land Monday after passing Sunday i'll
town with her husband. Conductor
Feeney, of the morning passenger
train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Thomas w Williams. Colby 10, re-
turned Monday from visit over Sun
day at his home in Searsport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Purinton Of Au-
Eusta We're guests Sunday of Mr.. Pur-
intons father. A. Z. Purinton, Winter
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mrs Nathan Rerliawsky returned
Monday from New York. where she has
been on Il three weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. Samuel Ridley left Monday for
where she will remain with
relatives for the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

The Lall game Saturday at Fa..'"ieW
Park was won by the Marston WorStcu
Mills, defeating the Somersets in Il t,n
inning game 8 to 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Z. w. Briggs and William Wayness
have returned from a two weeks out
ing ut Mr.. Briggs camps at Garry
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

John a. Jones Of Lewiston was in the
city Monday on 4 short business visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

z. q. MarAlistor Of Lewiston was
among the business visitors in the city
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
THE WOMGN'S ASSOCIATION
Holds Annual Mseting-Repo~ts of Of
ficers and the New Officials.

I'll" annual meeting Of the Watcrvilla
Woman'% Association was held at the
rooms Monday afternoon and 4 consider
able amount Of business transacted. in
Guiding the election Cf officers for the
ensuing year.
Mrs. !. +. Mower presided Tie reports
Of the officers were received, first for the
past month and then for the year The
following is q summary of the report Of
tie treasurer Of the association, Miss
Florence Plaistcd:
Balance on hand June {. 1906. .....$ 2250D
Total receipts for the ycar......... AS.7S
s1oS2.S7
Balance June :, 1Jo7................. 800 g
$l.0S3.55
The above is the report for the gen
eral fund. On the endowment fund the
treasurer reported that she received $3.50
of the $3.50 pledged.
The following was the report which was
presented to the association by the libra-
rian. Miss l.. +. McIain:
Cash on hand June 4, 1906. .$l3, II
Total receipts Nh
sy7si
Paid ont for books. binding and pc
Radicals ........................... - 81
f3'3nce On hand .....-........ ......St ~
Tie chairman Of the nominating com
mittee Mrs. J r. Mower. then reported
the following list of officers, which were
elected
President, Mrs 7. r. Mower; vice pres
ident. Mrs. II. d. Bates; secretary, Mrs.
Frances Dunbar; treas uer. Mrs. Frances
Dunbar; director for three years, Mrs. J.
William Black librarian Miss l.. f. Nc
Lain: auditor. II. D. Bates; assistant sec
rotary, Mrs c. f. owen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Chester Burriu left Monday for Liv-
ermore Falls. where he will remain for
q short time on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

f. r. Mitchell Of Lewiston was caN-
ing on friends in Wat"rrillc Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Ionie Lachan"c "f Lewiston was in
the city Monday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
PITTSFIELD.

l.. ". Blanchard of Rumford Falls
is u guest in the home of Chas f.
Priest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET,

Furnished Daily by J. J. cuinlsn & Co.
O~'os Opera House Block. Augusta.
Maine. Tel. 52-2. +. q. Crissman, Mgr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Hutchinson have
returned here from Concord Junction
Mass, where they had been employed
in Il textile mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

A little daughter arrived in the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Rus
sell Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Miss Alice Q. Dodge Of Clinton is
visiting friends in III" city today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Ralph Burrili returned To Fairfield
Monday after passing Sunday with his
mother, Mra. Emma T. Burrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Ira \. Norton, Mrs. Mary Webb and
Mrs Martha L. futile were in Scion
Sunday, the guests of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

J. g. T!.niicv of East Vass;IIboro was
in town Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

p y. Parks of T:;tsIc!d Was in the
city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Miss Ethel Merriam returned Monday
from Frceport whore she had been the
guest Of friends since Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Snow returned
HON" saturday froIn Il visit with
friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
New York Money Market.

New Ork, June ).
Prime mercantile paper tGtj,- per cent.
Sterling exchange HrIn al !%j.Ilt lNiNJ
iul: demand ana at j5.sUIt $50 Tor ol-ddy
bills.
Posted rates fSHa and 457I-.
Commercial bills iSJ1..
Gar silver ga.
Mexican dollars -
Government bonds steady.
lt:tilIu bonds heavy.
Money ON call easy 1T 11-M2 per cent;
last lOai, at - per cent.
United States ref. IS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l0li.i
90. coup. Observation-Disclosures. IVA
United states IS, reg. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IO-
do. coup NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10!
United States new As, reg. ........... -
,in. coi.i. Observation-Disclosures. IL
t7n!tc.l states uld A., reg. ........ 9JH
Iu. coup OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. W. :
nitCi S':.tcEi ~, reg. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
do. coup. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
baltimore q Ohio Il; NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~ /.
G., y. d q. new IS Observation-Disclosures. 81 =
Chicago, Nil. 4 St. +. IS ..............
Denver X Rio Glaadc Is ............. %
Erie Gen. ls ......................... SD,2
Missouri. Kansas q Texas As ........ u
do ,nIs 81
Northern Pacific A. ............... 10JA
| Mon Pacific. As Observation-Disclosures. 1Gl Z.
do con. As
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
FINANCIAL,
COREY, MILLIkEN & co
BANKERS AND BROKERS
Is State St. BOSTON

New York and Boston Stocks bought
for cash or carried on margin.
Interest allowed on. deposits.
Dispatches from the leading financial
agencies at our clients disposal.
ihis Weeks Market Letter Devoted Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Earnest L. Atwood Of New Portland
was in town on business saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

c. 2. Clark Of Watcrvillc is visiting
friends in town for 3. few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Miss Sadie Plude has returned from
Concord Junction, Mass, where she
had been employed for the past two
months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
Mass. Gas
U. S. Rubber
Chic. & Northwestern

VIII Be Mailed Free Upon Application.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

George G. Hight Of Athens was in
town on business Monday, taking the
early train for a trip down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04

Mr.. ana Mrs. ID. T.. Dinglcy of Farm
in3tnn We're the guests of friends here
Monday. They made the trip by auto
mobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
SKOWHEGAN.

G. 2. Clark Of Watcrvillc is visiting
friends in town for {. few days.
Earnest L. Atwood Of New Portland
was in town on business saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Snow returned
HON" saturday froia visit with
friends in Portland.
Ira \. Norton, Mrs. Mary Webb and
Mrs. Martha l.. futile were in Scion
Sunday, the guests of friends.
Ralph Burriii returned To Fairfield
Monday after passing Sunday with his
mother, Mr@. Emma L. Burrill.
Miss Ethel Merriam returned Monday
from Frceport where She had been tho
guest Of friends since Thursday.
George G. Hight Of Athens was in
town on business Monday, taking the
early train for a trip down river.
Mr.. and Mrs D. f. Dinglcy of Farm
inSton We're the guests Of friends here
Monday. They made the trip by auto
mobile.
Miss Sadie Plude has returned from
Concord Junction, Mass, where she
had been employed for the past two
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Hutchinson have
returned here from Concord Junction
Mass, where they had been employed
in Il textile mill
The ball game Saturday at Fa.Y.ieW
Park was won by the MarstOn WoE,tcu
Mills, defeating the SomerSets in Il /, n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
Biennial Sessions

The legislature that refused to let Alabama have competent county school superintendents is getting ready to adjourn without submitting to the people biennial.session proposition, or a proposition granting the power of unlimited taxation to school dis tricts.
 The inconvenience of quadrennial sessions is plainly understood. The clog will become heavier as the state becomes more populous. Every year will demonstrate the unwisdom of sessions four years apart. Not another state will touch the proposition with a forty-foot pole, and it is pity that the legislators are so welded to a confessedly imperfect constitution as to be unwilling to submit a plain proposition to a people as competent to judge a public question as they are themselves.
 nd so, too in relation to the pub lie schools. But so long as the public schools must be ridden by incompe- tent supervisors, it perhaps does not matter if the right of local taxation be withheld In 1911 the state will have the census figures of literacy be- fore 1.-the figures of 191O-and if Alabama's name appears as the most illiterate state in the union, the peo- ple may wake up to a reform in favor of better schools, better county super intendents, and better spread of taxation for school purposes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-01
MEAT-$1ooo A MONTH.

From the Broadway Magazine
 An idea of the extravagance of living In Cottage" at Newport can be grasped from the following typical items of living expenses in this most costly place In the world
 The meat bill of a wealthy Newport summer colonist averages nearly 5000 a month, and has been known to exceed $200o. The expenses of entertainment may reach S5O,000 a season. The caterers blll always runs into the thousands, and the wine list includes champagne at si0 a quart and brandles at $50. Souvenirs fre- quently consist of diamond pins and brooches, gold cigarette cases, lockets and chains. Menu cards are prepared by artists of repute at exorbitant prices, and 1t is not uncommon for a tablecloth to cost s1o00
 Yachts, many of which are veritable ocean steamships, costing their owners upward of half a million dollars, require for maintenance sums ranging from 5000 to S20,0O0 a month. These floating pal aces are the scenes, in the height of the season, of lavish fetes. single one of which may cost 5000 or s4000 The cost of flowers alone which are brought out by the boat load, reaches at least one quarter of this sum.