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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
when Trifies Become troubles.

Ii any person suspects that their kid
n vs. are deranged they should take Fo-
ley's Kidney Remedy at once and not
risk having Brights disease or diabetes.
Delay gives the disease stronger foot
hold and you should not delay taking
Foley's Kidney Remedy.-W G. Atwell
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
They Take the Kinks out.

II have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for many years. with increasing SAL
isfaction. They take the kinks out of
stomach, iiAer and bowels without fuss
or friction" says N. Fl. Brown of Pitts
field Vt. Guaranteed satisfactory at w.
G. Atwell drug store Csc.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
A Dogs Bark.

1t has been frequently noted by
aeronauts that the barking of dog is
always the last sound they hear from
earth, and it has been discovered that
this can be heard under favorable
circumstances at an elevation of four
miles
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Republicans Garry the State,
but by a Plurality of Less
Than 5000 Votes.
THEY HOLD THE LEGIsLATURE
Also All the Representatives in the
National Congress.
Gardner, the Democratic Candidate
for Governor, a Vote Gamer,
Owing to His Popu-
Iarity.

Although Republicans came off vic
torious in the Maine election. Bert M.
Fernald, of Poland, being CHOSEN gov
ernor over Obadiah Gardner, of Rock
land, the Democrats had the satisfac-
ton OF seeing the normal Republican
plurality cut to less than 5000 votes
for the first time in presidential year
for more than quarter of century.
congress were elected, and fer state
auditor Charles p Hatch, Of Augusta,
Republican,, defeated his opponent.
The returns show Republican loss Of
4 per cent and a Democratic gain of 80
per cent. With fifty-one small towns
to hear from Fernald has 7,124 plu-
rality, and figuring ON former votes of
the missing towns Fernald's final plu-
rality is estimated at 100. In 1906
the Republican plurality was 1904 and
in the last state election in a pres;den-
tial year 26,S16.
Gardner Is Popular Man.
The result, which was much closer
than any of the Republican leaders
warmth of the contest, but the popu-
larity of Gardner throughout the state
in the cities as well as in the little
rural districts, where his fame as the
head of the state grange Patrons of
Husbandry proved great vote gamer.
The Republicans were on the defen-
sive throughout the campaign, seeking
to hold the state by the usual plurali-
ty by replying to the various Demo
cratic arguments, which were mainly
for resubmission of the prohibitory
law, taxation of the wild lands and re-
form in administrative methods BIZ
little was said of national issues, AL
though the Republicans, through out
side speakers sought at various points
to bring such subjects to the attention
of the people.
Local Issues Dominant.
Local issues, however, proved more
popular. and in the last days of the
the Republicans joined with
lueII OppOHtltlS Ill CuSCuSSlllS luelH iuu
in doing SO strongly defended the so
called Stllrgs law, and urged the
voters to support its stringent methods
IN the enforcement of the cause of pro
The result of the hard work
by party managers and speakers ON
both sides was large increase i'll the
turnout Of the voters, nearly 100000
goin gto the polls.
Legislature Is Republican,.
The next legislature, from the re-
turns received, will undoubtedly be
but the size of the majori-
ty will not be definitely known until
the little towns and plantations far UP
in the woods are heard from, which
may not be for several days.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Will Interest MANY.

Every person should know that good
health is impossible if the kidneys are
deranged. Foley's Kidney Remedy will
cure kidney and bladder disease in every
form, and will build up and strengthen
these organs 80 they will perform their
functions properly. No danger of
Bright's disease or diabetes if Foley's
Kidney Remedy is taken in time.-W. G.
Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Let us Overcome Affections.

Let us set all our past and present
Affections at once before our eyes. Let
us resolve to overcome them, instead
of flying from them, or wearing out
the sense of them by long and
ignominious patience. Boiling
broke.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Red Pepper Ten Inches Long.

Milton, Ind, Sept. 15. Miss Cora
Brown, of this place. is champion
grower of red peppers. Miss Brown
exhibits one ten inches long. It
is named the South American Goat
Horn and in shape resembles a
goats horn.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
killed nv Gasoline Explosion.

Syracuse, n. T., Sept. 14.-An ex-
plosion of gasoline wrecked the dye
shop of the Wildridge-L atimer com
pany in this city, killing Harry Alien
brond and iniuring number Of peo-
pie.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Faanhattan's Dense Population.

Manhattan is the most densely popu-
l. ted island in the world. 1t has a
population of 99.150 persons to the
square mile.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Aged Man as Commentaries.

Kansas City, Sept. u. George
Sands, seventy-nine years old, was ar
rested at his home in Kansas City,
Kan, on charge Of making counter
felt money. Five glass gruit jars,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Ideals.

Cherish ideals as the traveller cher
ishes the north star, and keep the
guiding light pure and bright and high
above the horizon-Hillis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Hard to Tell.

II is sometimes hard to tell whether
it is the man hanging to the habit or
the habit hanging to the man.-Flori
ia Times Union.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
A Merry lest.

He-'Miss Ticks is in town." She
Who's Miss Ticks?" He-"Why, Miss
Polly Ticks, don't you ?''-Chi-
cage Record Herald
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
correctino Misapprehension.

you mustn't call Gibraltar an island.
Johnny" said Mrs. Lapsling, Its a
high point OF land extending into the
sea, and is called a prominent tory"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Aqqravatinq.

He may be good man, but we don't
like him-the man who is always say
ing: CAS- the poet says and quoting
what the poet says.-Atchison Globe.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Gratitude.

Gratitude, said Uncle Eben,
seems to be a feelin' that every body
shinks somebody else ought TO be
speriencin'. Washington Star
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
A Sure Sian.

When a man begins sympathizing
with himself it is a sign that he is
about to quit work.-Dallas News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Bishop SpauIding Resigns,

Owing to continued i'll health Bishop
Spalding. of the Roman Catholic do
cese of Peoria, H., has resigned. He
was consecrated in 1876.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Quick Relief for Asthma sufferers.

F'oley's Honey and Tar affords imme-
diate relief to asthma sufferers in thu
worst stages and if taken in time will eff
feet cure.-W. G.. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Confidence.

The surest way to destroy peoples
confidence in you is to continually
question the motives of others
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18

A Word from Josh Wise.
IF canary birds couldn't sing they'd
have to hustle their own hemp seed"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18

Sees Things Differently.
When woman gets past 40 she
can't understand why any old widow
er wants to marry young girl.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Uncle Eben on speIIbindina.

"De difficulty bout some O. desc
campaign speeches" said Uncle Eben,
sis dat dey makes me so powerful en-
thusiastic dat can't remember jes'
whut de gemman were talkin' bouty'
Washington Star.
'esIoq 9ql Ugql I9lg9IS ssuTl e9Iq,
peoI 6IIBo On 9Iqg 81 Ierugo v
,peo7 AAesH kdIeo ueo Isueo
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-09-18
Local Issues Dominant.
Legislature lis Republican.

The next legislature, from the re-
turns received, will undoubtedly be
Republican, but the size Of the major-
the little towns and plantations far UP
in the woods are heard from, which
may not be for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
A NEW GUN CLUB,
Organization Formed at Monmouth
Will Build Club House in Sprinq.

Monmouth, Me, Jan. 9.-tSpeciaD. The
Go-Shano Gun Club has been formed here
and the organization perfected by the
election of the following officers: Pres
ident. NJ. W. Curtis: secretary. II. E.
Merrill treasurer. r. A. Blaisde,l. The
other members are c. D. Chadbournc. r.
W. Greenlief. d. a. Chick. C.. w. Pres
colt, II. p. Blake. CIirard Greenlief, Will
liam Harrison. z. r. Wilson and Il. L.
Woodbury..
There is a great deal of interest in the
sport and the outlook is promising. 1t is
expected that the club will have big
membership in 4 short time. Matches
will be arranged as soon all the targets
and other supplies have been purchased
and in the spring a new club house will
be erected as soon as the ground opens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
THE HOUSE LOTTERY.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Senator Hale of Maine explained the
duced by him. The presentation Of the
bill led Senator Tillnan of South Caro-
lima to ask whether members of the
committee would have an opportunity
to get facts about the controversy over
the episode. Mr.. Tillnan limited that
he wished to call before the committee
witnesses to testify concerning the mat
ter. Mr.. Hale replied that he thought
the senator could do that. but. he add
ed that he preferred to obtain the facts
bearing upon the personnel of the navy
during consideration Of the bill. instead
Of there being an investigation of the
particular incident which he'd been the
subject for so much public comment.
The Senate adjourned at 2Q5 O'Clock
until next Monday.
TIE Senate confirmed the nomination
of John G. Capers Of South Carolina
to be commissioner of international
revenue
Senator Lafollette of Wisconsin OBJ
tanned the consent of the Senate to re-
tire from membership on the commit
tee on military affairs. He gave no
reason for his course.
The Senate passed bill to protect
the harbor defences and Notifications
of the United States from, malicious
injury. Senator Frye explained that
the bill provides for violations Of naval
orders given for the purpose of rro-
tecting harbor defences and fortifica-
tons in the same way that similar
offences in the army are punished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

During the jubilee dinner Wednesday
at Portland Bishop Walsh announced
the following permanent rectorsfips III
the diocese: st. Mary's, Bangor, va
cant; st. Johns, Bangor. Rev. Edward
McSweeney. P. r.; St Mary's, Bidde-
ford. Rev. T. P. Linehan, p. r.. st.
Patrick's. Lewiston. Very Rev. NJ. s.
McDonough. v. G., P. R.; st. Joseph's,
Lewiston, Rev. Thomas F. Butler, p.
r.: St Hyacinthe's. westbroolS. Rev.
A. Dugre, 2. r.
The will Of William Henry Mason,
who died recently at Sanford, was ap-
proved by Judge Hobbs in the probate
court at Saco "Wednesday. He left the
following bequests: Maine Baptist
Missionary convention. $1,000, Ameri-
can Baptist Home Mission Society $500
Good Will Home Association $500.
Children's Home Association, Augusta.
Me-. 500, and the Baptist church in
Sanford, Of which he was deacon.
the dividend on four shares of Sanford
National Bank stock for II years. The
bulk Of the property, which is large, is
left to the heirs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10

PALERMO CENTER.

Mrs. Florence Jones entertained hCg
people New Years day. Among the
invited guests was her grandfather
George F. Worthing, who from choice.
walked over from his home a distance
Of 2lA miles and stood the walk re-
ma rkably well. Mr.. Worthing is in his
S0th year, although he has the ap-
pearance of being much younger.
Mrs. c. Z. Newhall received word
Tuesday morning by telephone of the
sudden death of her uncle. William
Brown. formerly of this place, who
had been passing the winter with a
nephew, Jacob Greeley in Freedom.
Mr.. Brown was II years of age. and IS
survived by several nieces and
nephews. The funeral was held at
10 A. NJ, Thursday, in Freedom. In
termcnt was in the old cemetery near
Longfellow's Corner.
Mrs. Arthur Nickerson of jefferson
is stopping with her daughter, Mrs.
Eugene Hopkins.
The younger son Of Eugene Hopkins
was badly burned recently by coming
in contact with the stove.
Mrs. Henry Coombs is on the sick
list.
w. b. Howard cut 4 large pine Mon
day on mis- lumber lot. known as the
Merrill lot, which measured lis feet In
length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
IMPORTANT MATTERS
To Come Before New Foundiand Leg
isIature, Opened Thursday.

st. Johns. N. F.. Jan. 9.--Thc final
session of the present Legislature was
formally opened by Governor Mac
Gregor this afternoon. The speech
from the throne states that it had been
considered advisable to call the Legis-
lature together earlier than usual be-
cause Of severa! important matters
which have arisen for consideration
These include the Labrador bOundry
dispute. which has been, referred to
the privy council. the court of last
resort in Great Britain, and, the
American fisheries dispute which will
be submitted to the Hague tribunal
for arbitration. The speech refers to
the prosperity of the colony during
the past seven Years in which period
trade Increased 80 per cent, and re-
cites developments OF the past year
in the American fisherery on the west
coast The government announced
that construction work preliminary TO
the establishment Of fast Atlantic
service via New Foundland will be
begun next summer. During the SEES
sion of the Legislator" the feasibility
Of establishing a system Of Old age
pensions will be considered. The gov
errment proposes to allow increa Sod
grants for lighthouse. harbor works.
ard for education in the
proper districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
FINANCIAL BILLS.
Senators Clay, Nelson and Buckley
Each Introduce Measure.

Washington. Jan 9-Scnator Clay to-
day introduced a bill which was referred
to the committee on finance. authorizing
the secretary of the treasury to issue on
the credit of the United States sS35o,o00.O 900
of non-interest bearing United States
notes in addition to United States notes
may deem eXpedient.
An amendment to the Aldrich currency
bill was today introduced by Senator Mel
son Of Minnesota. 1t provides that one
third of a., taxes to be paid by national
banking associations upon the average
amounts o; their notes in circulation shall
be set apart In the treasury as a guar
anty fund for depostors TO the amount
of their deposits in any bank that may
become insolvent. This fund is not to be
allowed to exceed sl0,0Oo.G0o
Senator Buckley today introduced a bill
providing for emergency currency to be
issued by banks through the comptroller
of the currency with the approval of the
secretary of the treasury. in amounts
equal to the par value of par bonds to be
deposited with the treasurer of the Unit
ed States. It provides that United States
bonds, Panama canal bonds. bonds of
any state. county of city. town or munic-
ipality of not less than $4,000 popula ton.
may be accepted for such purpose. No
bonds OF a state. county or municipality
that has defaulted in payment of princi-
pal or interest on any Of its bonds in the
past shall be received for the purpose.
The amount Of such bonds deposited shall
not exceed the capital stock of the bank
depositing them. Banks issuing such
notes. which may be outstanding one year
from the date of issue. shall pay 10 per
cent on the amount of notes outstand-
ing An additional tax Of 5 per cent. is
to be paid for every period of six months
in excess Of one year such notes may be
outstanding. Persons. banks. etc. hold
ing such notes are to pay like interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
CAPITAL JOTTlNGS.

Government receipts Thursday: From
internal revenue. s6j7.120; customs. ST.
O9J.202: miscellaneous. flJ7,5ap. En-
penditures. s2,460,000.
The Senate committee on commerce
Thursday acted favorably on bill in
creasing the number of lighthouse dis
Senator Frye.
Sec. Taft announced Thursday that
Judge Tracy Of the supreme bench OF
the Philippine islands to whom had
been offered a position on the Phillip
pine Commission. had declined the Of
fer. prcferring to remain on th" bench
]. Pierpont Morgan of New York
paid n visit to Washington Wednesday
on an unknown mission. Mr.. Morgan
called upon Secretary Of the Treas
ury Cortelyou while there. Mr. Nor
gan. accompanied. is said. by Sena.
tor Aldricll. left for the East at p. NJ.
1t is now confidently expected at the
department of justice that suit will be
begun within the next 80 days against
+. II. Hartman, involving the rela-
.tionS between the Union and Southern
Pacific Railroads. It is understood that
the procedure will be suit IN equity
in general analogy to the Northern
Securities case.
Justice Day Of the supreme court of
the United States Thursday denied the
application of Circuit Court Clerk |
Cooke of Chicago for a writ of error
in his case. The Illinois supreme court |
ordered the enforcement OF the sentence |
of one to five years in the penitentiary
against Cooke, who was seven months |
ago convicted of conspiring to obtain !
public funds by fraud Cooke sought
a writ to bring the case to the supreme
court.
There was considerable discussion
OF the Brownsville case in the Senate
committee on military affairs Thurs
day and il was agreed that the COM
mittec should meet next Wednesday
and examine witnesses concerning the
which has been under
question. The expert analysis of the
bullets gathered at Brownsville were
submitted to the committee and 1t was
decided that certain ordnance officials
of the army should be called to furnish
concerning the ingredients
of army bullets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

All trolley car traffic in the Boston sub
way was blocked for an hour and half
during the rush hours Thursday night b.
car becoming disabled. The gear case
of the car broke and threw it from the
rails. smashing several windows. The
conductor was slightly cut by glass. but
the passengers were not hurt
Michael II. Norton, was brought be-
fore. Judge Williams in the Roxbury,
Mass, district court Thursday on tha
charge of numbering Mary NcCarty
at the doorway of her home at q
Shirley street Thursday. Norton was
held without bail for a continuance of
the hearing Jan. Is.
William p. Neyin. A years of age,
who until two years ago was member
of the New York Stock Exchange,
committed suicide Thursday by leap
ing in front Of Il subway train. His
wife said he suffered heavy financial
losses during the last five months and
that he had been in a serious condi-
ticn of health for sometime. After his
retirement from Wall Street Mr.. Nevin
went to the Canadian Northwest to
take up real estate ventures. He re-
turned to New York a few months ago,
The board Of directors OF the Jewel
lers' National Bank Of North Attle-
boro, Mass. held a conference Thurs
day with Receiver Charles &. Ban
croft and with Lewis Reeves. account
tant. regarding the re-opening of the
bank. 1t was later announced that
matters appeared most satisfactory and
that the bank might be expected to be
re-opened later on a basis agreeable
to all. The idea Of a new bank had
been abandoned. it was added. The re-
ceiver's statement is expected within
few DAYS.
A New York undertaking establish
ment received an answer Thursday
night to a telegram sent by it to Earl
Grey, governor general Of Canada
which. it is said. instructed the COM
pany to inter at its discretion the body
of H. Gray Duberly, who killed himself
several days ago at the Hotel Her
mitagc The letter intimated that Earl
Gray would defray the expenses of the
funeral Duberly was a distant rela-
tive Of the governor general. The burial
will be in Mount Kensico. New York,
Friday +'-s = I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
KNOX.
WASHINGTON.

This town was saddened Sunday
morning by the sudden death of
Ganzelo Brann. one of our best citi-
zens. He was a stone cutter 10y trade
and did a great deal Of monumental
work. He was a member of Riverside
Lodge. No. rs. +. and A. NJ. Funeral
services were held at his late residence
at P. M. Wednesday,. Rev. John Pet
tengill officiating. Internent was in
the MARI cemetery at Razorville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira r Sylvester re-
ceived the sad news Monday of the
death of their son Ernest at East JEFF
ferson Sunday night. He had been ill
with consumption for several years.
having contracted it while in the life
saving service. Funeral services were
held at his late residence at East JEFF
ferson Thursday.
A lodge of Eastern Star has been in.
|stituted here with. IS charter members
and has the following officers: w.-P.,
3. Il. Ware: W NJ, Mrs. s. G. Pier
pont; A. M Mrs. Rollins; conductress,
Mrs. Harvey Moores: Asst. conductress,
Mrs. Henry Crainer; chaplain. Mrs.
Margaret Shattuck; treasurer, Mrs r.
&c. Moores; secretary, Mrs. Geo. Hall;
warden, Mrs. John s. Glidden: sentinel,
j. c. Howes; Ada, Mrs. B. K. Ware:
Ruth, Mrs. Edward Cramer; Esther.
Mrs. Counce: Martha, Miss Edwina
Farrar: Electra, Mrs Ernest Cramer;
organist. Mrs. ]. H. Achorn.
Mrs. Alice Morse of Lawrence, Mass.
and Mrs. Emma Maddox of Arizona,
twin sisters. are visiting their brother,
p. G. ingalls,.
Another January thaw visited us
Tuesday night and the frost was all
out again Wednesday.
Evangelist. P. f. Miller will preach at
the Razorville c. E. chapel Friday and
Sunday evenings.
W. e. Overlook, State S. s. Mission
airy, received the sad news Monday Of
the sudden death Jan. of Rev. J. NJ.
-Crowell. d. D., of Philadelphia. He had
been the efficient secretary of Missions
of the American s. S. Union for MANY
years.
Freeman Leight. who is one of tho
grand Jurors. is at Rockland attending
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-10
There were ginned 9.sS4.67o bales to
Dec. 10 last.
FALLING INTO LINE
Maine National Guard Among Those
complyina With National Law.


Washington. Jan. 9.-The House COM
mittee on militia decided today to re-
port favorabiy the joint resolution. al
ready adopted by the Senate, extend
ing to Jan u. 1910 the time allowed
the militia organizations OF the sever
al states and territories to conform
their organization. armament and dis
cipline to those OF the regular army.
Until this confirmation is effected there
can be no participation by the deli
oucnt states in the increased federal
APPROXIMATION for militia Improvement.
The report of the committee recon-
mending the adoption Of the resolution
recites that Idaho. Massachusetts. Wis
consin and South Dakota already have
conformed. ard that Illinois, Maine.
Michigan and Nebraska announce their
intention Of conforming before the ex-
piratio Of the time limit. Jan. q. 1903.