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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
Low WAGES in Japan.

The very interesting articles which
have been contributed of late to the
public press by Frederick Haskir rela-
tive to the industrial conditions that
exist at tie present time IN Japan,
have attracted considerable attention
in this country. 1t must certainly be
appalling to the well-paid wage earn
ers of this country to contemplate the
possibility of competition with labor
of this character. They furnish anoth-
er and Z powerful reason FOR the con-
tinuance of the protective tariff which
renders it possible for American work
ingmen to avoid such disastrous COM
petition and maintain a fair living
scale of wages.
Out of list of so different occupa-
tons Mi Haskin shows that the jap
anese brck-layel leads with wage Of
50 cents day. Japanese shoe
makers and blacksmiths get 40
cents day while leather workers
ard painters average s. cents a day.
Common laborers receive only Is cents
for 10 hours work and the wages of
the carpenters average only 10 cents a
day.
1t is evident that if the products OF
the working people for these scanty
wages We're to be admitted into this
country free, working men employed
IN similar industries here would inevi-
tably be driven cut of business, for the
COS: of transportation would not begin
to equal the difference in cost Of pro-
ductiOn. 1t is needless to say that in.
telligent Amrl lean wage earnerS Will
not overlook or misinterpret the eco
homie truth which lies back of Mr..
Hasl,in's reports. They recognize the
fact that it is only protective tariff
which lies between them and the COM
petition with the cheap and inexhausti-
BILE labor of the Orient.
Were this wall of protection to be
torn down, the Japanese with their
low wage scale and their wonderful
mechanical ability to initiate almost
any product of our manufacturers,
could easily pour their products into
this country in such large volume as
to affect seriously and unfavOrably
American labor and American indus
try. 1t is because American workers
recognize this fact that we do not
aprrehend that the time will ever come
when the tariff law will be so lowered
as to allow the hordes of humanity in
our home market, the best in all the
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
The THIRD DISTRICT
Republican Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, WATERV|LlE,
Wednesday, April 20, 1908
AT II O'CLOCK A. NJ.


for the purpose Of nominating q can
didate for Congress to be voted for al
the State election, Monday, September "A,
1905
TO select two district delegates and
two alternates to attend the National
Republican Convention to be held at
Chicago. Illinois. June Is, 1905 and transact
any other business that may properly
The basis Of representation will be a.
follows Each City. Town and Plantation
will be entitled to one delegate. and for
each seventy-five votes cast for the Re-
publican candidate for Governor in 1905
an additional delegate, and for q fraction
Of forty votes in excess Of seventy five
votes. an additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation of any City.
Town or Plantation can only be filled by
a resident of the county in which the
vacancy exists.
The district Committee will be in ses.
sion in the reception room Of the hall at
nine o'clock, on the morning OF the con.
venlion, for the purpose of receiving the
credentials of delegates. Delegates in
order to be eligible to participate in the
convention, must be elected subsequent
to the date Of the call for this con.
vention.
Per order District Committee,
JOSHUA w. BLACK
w. H. WILDF.S
FRED G. kINSMAN
w. H. DAVIS.
Dated March II. 1e08ssvr,,,a % D..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
VASSALBO

Miss GeorGiana Lancaster visited hon
sister. Mrs. Henry Glazier, in Wat Ter
vile Thursday. Ni-
Fred Haskell, former resident of this
place is stopping at George Gibson's, Mr
Haskell IS i'll very poor health and HE
many friends hope for his speedy re
covery.
Fred Luce visited his parents Mr. and
Mrs. -. A. Luce last week.
Rev. il; A. Farnum of New York
preached q very interesting and ins,Im.
tive Easter sermon Sunday afternoon a,
the congregational church. In the even
ing concert was given by The SUNDAY
School children. The program was A.
follows: Organ voluntary: song BY choir
prayer by Rev. X. A. Firnum: Anthem,
by choir; Bible reading by Rev. j q
Young song By cnoir; recitation, Re
joice With the Lilies Doris t.ilbert
recitation. IAN Easter Bonnet" Robert
Jacobs; recitation, "A Million Little lew
els, Nellie Jacobs: recitation. The Hes.
Ring iapnv Bells" 1nez Page; solo.
bah; rea,lins. Miss Ruth Robinson: rec-
.tatior. .'t.aster Bells" Louise Jacobs;
Recitation Easter Day" leslie Gilbcr, :;
song, THE Stone is Rolled Away" Doris
Gilbert: recitation, Wake Up" Claire
Gilbert; exercise. The Little Gardeners
hazel Gilbert, Robert Jacobs. loris Ro-
Inns. Ernest Gilbert. noris Gilbert, Claire
Gilbert. ineZ Page: song by chOi. recta-
ton. Christ Arose." Inez Page; reCi,a-
ton. I'VE Thank Thee Lord" Verna
T:rnwn: Remarks bv Rev. X A. Farnum
of New York and Rev j. 9. Young:
Closing hymn. "Coronation:" Bcne'iic-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Four years ago Roosevelt carried
Minnesota by 161,000. 1t is scarcely
probable that Governor johnson who
pulled through by 5000 can carry that
state on national issues. The fact that
certain Democratic organs declare his
ability to do so. is merely another proof
Of their disposition to wander away
from the bed rock of facts and iE-
dulge IN rainbow chasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
NEWS.
ANDRoscoGGIn.
WALES.

Mrs. Augusta Turner and Miss Irma
Wadsworth were the Thursday guests
at MapleWOOd Farm.
Miss Edna Alexander returned home
Thursday after n weeks visit with
Mrs. Dorrice NuZZO.
Schools in town commenced Monday
with The following teachers: Leeds
Junction, Miss Julia Whitney: Upper
Pond road. Miss Estella Mitchell;
Lower Pond road. Miss Jrma Wads-
worth; Center, Miss Maud Greenwood;
Maxwell school, Miss Florence Web
stcr; Frost school, Miss Mabel Green
wood.
Mrs. +. S. Dixon was the week end
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Louada
OF Mnot
Miss Beatrice Austin of East Liver
more made short visit at Willis
IlodsdOns last week.
Another engine is being used to
haul supplies for the electric road.
The many friends Of A. s. Ham will
be glad to learn that he is able to be
around the house again.
Russell Leavitt of Auburn is visiting
at Mrs. Mary HAMS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Joy Of Tops
ham have returned home. after a
weeks visit at Maplewood Farm.
George Carver passed a few days
last week with relatives in Norway.
MIR. and Mrs. Edwin Maxwell were
az South Paris Easter Sunday, the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Lauada
Stewart
Mrs. Mile Frost is stopping at
StanN God Given'S.
Miss Hattie Given is still gaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
Let Us Have Action.
Do~~-l TIo~o1<l


We would once more urge upon Con-
gress the great necessity for emer-
gency currency legislation at this
session. The commission ideaa is a
good one, but it provides no suitable
substitute for immediate action The
commission project should be regarded
as something supplementary. 1t
should follow the passage of law that
will satisfy the public mind that the
country has protective legislation that
it did not have last fall. The mere
existence of such a law would serve
to establish confidence and so to pre-
vent panics.
ment at this stage will be discouraging
to all schemes of currency reform II
we should be so fortunate as to pass
into a new era of confidence and in
difference The subject awakens the
greatest possible interest now because
the memory of the last panic is so
fresh. Delay will lead to delay. Lack
ing the powerful pressure of the pres
ent time, politicians and financial ex-
perts will be the more inclined to
emphasize their disagreements and re-
ject compromises. They may even
quarrel over commissioners report
and then sink into a comatose state
until the next big jolt comes.
Let us have action now, and later we
can argue about reports indefinitely
and in comparative safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

In the English Club at Hong-Kong Il
white-haired old gentleman who had
come down from some Northern port
was seated at dinner, when he sudden
ly became greatly excited. A letter
had been brought him by solemn
faced Chinese butler and he saw
something On the outside Of this letter
which sent him downstairs two steps
at time to interview the hall porter.
When he came back he told what was
the matter The hall porter had in
scrihed on the envelope in Chinese for
the information of the butler: This Is
for the old baboon with white fur"
Unfortunately for the hall porter. tire
little gentleman was first-clas.; scho,-
ar in the Chinese language.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
To ENLARGE the Canal.

The enlargement Of 10 feet in the width
Of the Panama canal locks is being urged
concession to the demand for increased
Accommodations for the coming big vessels
which builders claim will be much larger
in the next few years. The use of Hostel
case of stomach. liver or bowel disorder,
because past experience has proven it to
be the best for such ailments. A few
doses at the first symptom will save you
a lot OF unnecessary suffering. Therefore
get bottle today from ycur druggist or
dealer and always keep it handy. 1t will
restore the appetite. aid digestion. keep
the bowels open and thus prevent
sick headache f1atuiency, heartburn,
dyspepsia. indigestion. female ills and
malaria, fever and ague.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Governor johnson denies that he
said the hard things concermrs
Colonel Bryan that were attributed to
him. He is evidently finding that
nothing is so hard in this life as to
overtake campaign canard, but lie
may comfort himself with the reflec-
ton that reports of that character
carry little weiggt with the intelligent
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
SOMERSET.
EAST cORNViLLE.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. l.. L. Eisr r-
low was the scene of q pleasant ga,, sinn
ing. Wednesday. April 15' the ,occa anni.
versary. The affair was a complete sur sur.
prise to her. but took her only a lew es n
ments to recover herself. and she g. .;nr,i;ttvv
her friends with her old-tiine cor CO.., was
served. The afternoon was passed socia ~,
and was a most ENJOYABLE one; rms ms
wished Mrs. Bigelow many HAPPY s rrecipi-
of the day. Mrs. Figelow was INC
ent Of several useful presents. .,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Dyer are HoViHs
into the Fred Goodrich house. ,.;-
The little six year old daughter . OF n" q
lander Mcclure. fell recently 10 If II
scaffold in the barn. distance ,ero Hlok-
feet, but fortunately no nones for several
hours. cath.
Mrs. Bessie staples is visiting he' 80
er, Mr.. Henry Jackson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

ship are still imprisoned in the wreck
If would seem as if these should be re-
covered and given a more fitting burial
1t is to be hoped that the demand fol
the undertaking of this long delayed
action may he continued until steps
are taken to remove this wreck from
the Havana harbOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

There was no question about the sim
certify If San Diego's welcome to the
fleet. They are certainly a hospitable
people in that community and no doubt
the officers and men of the fleet fully
appreciated the glad hand that was
given them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

A prominent New York contractor
recently undertook to build six-mile
barge canal through Louisiana
wilderness in ninety days. His force
of engineers, commissaries and labor
ers was transported, encamped and
governed along army lines, even in the
matter of clothing. Army uniforms
that had been rejected because of
slight variation from the prescribed
cut were bought from the Government
at abous e,aollar garment.-system,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

After all, ii was really gross i'm
pertinence" to Mr.. Bryan to send Alton
b. Parker as 4 delegate to the national
convention at Denver The New York
friends of 1.-The peerless leader" should
have been more conSiderate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

The Great Lakes rank next to the
Atlantic coast IN the quantity and
value of coal consumed in steam pro-
pulsion. Out of II ,30O,O 900 tons loaded
on vessels for bunker purposes in
1907, these waters alone are credited
with 25 per cent. of the total coal
tonnage required. Nearly $4,000, 600
out of 100000 spent on Goals for
water commerce last year was spent
on the Great Lakes-Wall Street
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
NORTH WAYNE.

Congratulations are in order on the ar
rival 0f {, bow at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Mother and child are
doing well.
Mrs G. F.. Grove has returned from the
hospital at Lewiston much improved. A
nurse accompanied her. Her friends
hope she may soon recover her health.
F':ilin Drinkwine has purchased the
town farm.
a. T.. Marsh has sold his village farm
and Horace NorcrosS will move there in
the near future.
Mrs. Richard Shaw of Oakland is here
with her son and wife for a short time.
NORTH MONMOUTH.
Mr., and Mrs .. w. kinball have Just
returned from Newton, Mass. where they
have been to attend the marriage of their
son. William A. kimball to Miss Bert ha
A. Griffin. which took place at the hona
of her ftther. George T.. Griffin, of -
Car!tCn street, on Saturday evening
April IS. The ceremony was performed
ty Rev. 4. NJ. Simmonds. pastor of the
First Baptist church. Watham. Tina
bride was attended by two maids Of honor
Miss Berrice Smith and Miss Mary Nc
was Orville r. Pierce. OF Lewiston.
Many beautiful presents of silver. china.
and cut glass were received. The young
couple haze many friends in Monmouth,
where Mr.. kimball has lived for several
years and the bride has been Il summer
visitor. They will reside in Newton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

A Wisconsin man recently dropped
$4,000 in endeavoring to corner the
Limburger cheese market. He was
under the impression that there were
millions in it, and there probably were.
but it would have required powerful
microscope to discover them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

While there is no doubt but what
Mr. Bryan has his enemies within his
party in New York. there appears to
he no question hut what he will have
the support of many of the delegates
from that state in the Denver conven-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
A Sure Cure.
washington Post.)

The Charleston News and Courier
wants to know what is the best cure
for that poetic feeling that comes on
at this season of the year. Why not
try helping your wife with the house,
cleaning for Il day or two?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Barrels and Bottles" is out with an
editorial presenting the name of Col.
Henry Watterson for the Democratic
presidential nomination. 1t would
certainly seem as if a suggestion from
that source. should carry great weight
in Democratic circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

a bullet-proof shirt has recently been
invented in Russia which is said to
work well; but there is a suspicion that
1t might prove a trife uncomfortable
in summer weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Certain Democrats now effect to
spurn the leadership of w. j. Bryan;
but the melancholy fate of Candidate
Alton Z. Parker, demonstrated very
the approaching campaign without it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

international expOsitions appear to
The jamestown fiasco seems to have
had whitening effect upon enterprises
of this character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Judge Gray has considerable ad-
vantage over Governor johnson in his
early recognition of the fact that he
stands no chance of securing the presi-
Dental nomination at the Denver con-
Vcntion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

1t must be admitted that the Merry
Bachelors, with their hearty ha, has
the mean thingS!--are having some
what whitening effect upon the merry
Widows"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Grover Cleveland is taking no part
in the contest for the Democratic
presidential nomination. There is a
general feeling. however, that he is not
working overtime for Mr.. Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

The important position of worlds
representative of the w. c. r. U. to
Japan has been filled by the selection
OF Miss Flora E. Strout of Baltimore.
Nd, native of Mechanic Falls and for
several years a resident of Auburn,
where she grew up. From the latter
city she came to the Pennington Nor
NAL school in 1885 and graduated in
1887. She is well remembered by all
the older teachers in the school and
by all graduates of that period In
the last catalogue OF the school she is
reported as principal of College Pre-
paratory and Normal departments of
Morgan college, Baltimore. Her work
in Japan will be largely pioneer work,
there having been but one representa-
tive before her in the wor in Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Miss Elizabeth X. Jackson, of Mobile
Ala, is said to be one of two women
claim clerks in the country She has
held that post with the Mobile, Jack
son & Kansas City railroad, with
headquarters in Mobile for upward OF
two years, and has given perfect sat
iSfactiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

The Washington Star declares that
Sensational suicide is becoming too
frequent for comfort" Still, it must
he admitted that it has relieved us of
Il good many undesirable citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
A MISPLACED Decoration.
tp.,,imore American)

(BaIt1mOre AHlCTICdTI.J
The Indian who decorated the
senator from Minnesota with one OF
the war bonnets of his tribe made
mistake. The right of such an honor
certainly should go either to Mr.. De-
Almond or Mr.. Wllliams. 1hey are
the fighting men of this session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

From Republican standpoint, Gov
crnOr johnson would be q great I'M
prOvement over Alton Il. Parker as o
Presidential candidate. He would be
easier to beat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Alton Il. Parker is one of the New
York delegates at large to the Denver
convention. 1t is not generally be-
lievcG he will present the name Of Will
liam j. Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

AS a delegate to the national con-
veniiOn at Denver. it will be much
easier than at present for Judge Alton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

The Chicago woman who has filed
her sixth petition for divorce would
SEEM to have sounded the depths of
masculine depravity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

IT has been noticeably harder to
keep up interest in the presidential
race since the opening of the baseball
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Harry ThaW appears to be finding 1t
somewhat difficult to figure out the adj
vantages Of an asylum for the criminal
insane over the electric chair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

The Portland Union Station subway
project has been indefinitely postponed
and in its place a scheme of having as
few trains as possible arrive and de-
part from Union Station a: the same
time has been arranged In order to
get along without subway and 10 par
TALLY do away with the terrible condi-
tons which prevailed last summer
when several trains entered and de-
parted from the Union station at about
the same time and it was necessary for
the passengers to climb over them to
get about Il plan WIS decided upon OF
rearranSing the entire schedule of ell
frances, and departures from The sta
ton involving a change of time over
the entire Boston g. Maint, and Maine
Central systems Of q few minutes in
the case of many Of the trains, but no;
over J." minutes at the most. by this
arrangement it is hoped to have only
one or two trains in the station at a
time during the rush hours at noon
ana at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

There is little reason to believe that
Tom Watson's vote will be large
enough to form basis for lecture en-
g3gementS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
After Many Days.
philadelphia Press.

(PTl:iUETT1III.t I'TtSS.J
The recount Of the vote for Mayor in
New York cast in 1905 is going on so
speedily now that by the time the term
is over it may be found out who was
elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

DR.. Koch fastened 10 wash his hands
Of Chicago. Apparently he felt that
science could do nothing for the brand
OF germs that flourish there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
Kindly Mr.. Bryan.
washington Post.)

According to one Of his Lincoln
neighbors. Mr.. Bryan is the kindest
man in the world; he wouldn't kill
fly" That may explain why he has
spared the Presidential bee for SO
many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

With Colonel j. Ham Lewis in the
gubernatorial ring, the outlook for a
lively campaign in Illinois could hard
ly be better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

The Democratic party fully recognizes
it's inability to pull itself up to the
Judge Gray standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
Daily kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
Tho Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of .e-
jected communications.
Address oil communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

1t is about time for the fool WHO
rocks the boat" to put in an appear
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

At any rate Governor johnson ap-
pears to have hypnotizcd Col. Henry
Watterson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

Bath Independent: The largest ship
ment Of spars from Washington ever
brought into this city on one train ar
rived Monday consigned to Morse
Bros, and are for Percy & Small. The
shipment contains ten sticks 12l feet
long and the diameters vary from 80
to 80 inches. Six cars were necessary
to carry the load, which weighs 1870
tons. The trip across the country was
made i'll the remarkable time OF 80
days. One veteran carpenter says that
the picture made by the ten sticks was
worth going a long distance to see
Many amateur photographers have
shot the load and the pictures will &C.
cllpy place among their novelty pic
lures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24
The Noble Hen.

Chicago News.)
Hail to the hen! She gives her eggs
for the Easter feast and her tail
feathers for the Easter hat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-24

The picnic weather" has been some
what delayed this spring.