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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
A New Treaty Cominu.

The state departments of Japan and
the United States are sitting up nighta
just now, thinking Of ways to improve
! the relations between The two
countries, while the jingoes are sitting
up nights trying to hink of sornez
thing that the Japs. want and should
not have, No doubt over in Japan there
is class of individuals similar to
our jingoe& causing the leaders of that
progressive country an equal amount
of concern. The cause of this unrest
is a series of important negotiations
loo'iing TO a redraft Of the treaty and
| readjust ment of the treaty relations
between the two countries, neces 81 -.
tated by the expiration of the present
treaty and the changed conditions
| which have arisen within the few
years last passed.
| When Japan whipped China the
World was Interested When sh,
whipped Russia, the world was as
founded and there was Immediately
born new respect for Japan. This
new respect demands altogether diff
ferent language and different pro-
visions in treaties than at present ex-
lists in that between Japan and the
United States. japanese pride revolts
| against the clause which excludes the
japanese laborer from America and it
is reasonably safe to assert that there
will be a greatly modified edition of
| that clause, or none at all, in the next
treaty.
| We of the East know comparativelv
| littie OF the conditions in California
which make the people of that State,
largely made up as the population is
of men and women from New Fneland
and the East, so bitter against the
Japanese laborer. We know that the
| hostility exists and that it will be
| difficult to make Californians believe
that japanese immigration can be re-
gulated from Toxic, as has been pro-
| posed.
| The United States is not going to
| let down the bars to coolie labor Just
because little nation through better
preparation and peculiar geographical
advantages has whipped a larger ma
| ton. In other words Uncle Sam won't
raise the ban on japanese laborers be-
cause he is afraid. If any change is
made along the lines suggested, it will
be because it is to the advantage of
both nations. The intelligent japanese
| understands that the objection to the
coolie isn't on account of his ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
More Farm Help Needed.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson.
after mature deliberation and after
having thoroughly investigated condi-
tions through the West and South, has
reiterated his statement that food
prices are due to rise owing to the
scarcity of competent farm labor. He
states that thousands of fertile acres
in the West are lying idle because the
owners cannot get competent help at
prices which warrant investment In
additional labor
1t would seem that this ought to be
one of the simplest problems to solve.
We have the immigration department
of our government and through it
pass every year thousands upon thou
sands of able bodied men and women
who would make ideal help on farms.
Until lately these folks have been
herded in the cities where many have
suits almost invaribly when a man or
woman who has lived a life in the
open air are stived up in a reeking
tenement or become criminals. Late
ly, very lately in fact, arrangements
have been made to divert these people
into the proper field of effort. If the
work is faithfully performed there
would seem to be little need for the
Western farmer to complain of lack
of sufficient help.
Right along this same line is the
recommendation Of Secretary Wilson
that farmers sons and daughters get
scientific and practical training in
farming just as rapidly as possible
Sec. Wilson has had an opportunity to
look at the situation from all angles
and when he reaches the conclusion
that farms will pay if properly worked,
his opinion is entitled to great weight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Less Noise.
Springfield Republican

The ideal city will surely be con-
siderate of the nerves of invalids and
particularly of children; and noises
will be regulated, with a view to the
maintenance of high standard of
public health, quite as much as the
smoke nuisance or garbage collecting.
In the ideal city there will be no
raucous monstrosity of steam
whistle to give alarms of fire at ali
hours of the night as we'll as Of thu
day, making nervous children jump
out of their sleep and lose hours in
finding natures sweet restorer again.
Nor will the ideal city, whether it be
Boston or Springfield, tolerate certain
other unnecessary ingredients of tn"
general din.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Prosperity.

NDtlTUlt NEWS
When railroads place big orders for
freight cars the real note of coming
prosperity has been struck And there
is no discord to mar the harmony.
Transportation is the final act in the
process of production. for it completes
all the other transactions by placing
the finished article in the hands of the
consumer So transportation means
consumption, and when there is a de-
mand for goods, every artery of COM
merce feels its revivifying effect. This
is where the call for more cars comes
ln' for it means not only the employ
ment OF labor to make cars, but the
employment of labor to make the in
Vulnerable articles that the cars are
needed to carry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Reflections Of a Bachelor.

Ignorances is the inspiration of all
argument.
The average mans idea Of under
standing public affairs is knowing
some official is working fora second
term.
The thing that makes moth5s
proud Of her children is how popula.
they would be if everybody wasn't
jealous of them.
It's wise preacher that knows
better than to preach SO loud as to
disturb the maps of those who pay
the highest pew rents
A woman can have SO many differ.
ent reasons for loving man she
wants to love that it doesn't make any
difference whether they are real OF
not.-New York Press. d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
tionality. but because Of his low
standard of living.
Maine Gossip

The Slump.
Our summer Clothes have first nifty
They're really swell,
And win from us the most approving
smile,
They look so we'll
We wear them with an air of righteous
pride;
We feel, by jing,
That, laying all false modesty aside,
We're quite the thing.
But as the summer days go fleeting by
Things take a crook;
We seem to note within the passing eye
Another look
We feel shrinkage in our righteous
pride;
we fear by jing,
That, laying all false modesty aside,
We're not the thing.
Our summer clothes have got a shifty
style,
They sag and swell,
Exposing us to many sneerful smile,
They look so-Well!
indianapolis News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Pointed Paraqraphs.

The straight and narrow path-tha
fire escape.
Most people are willing to do their
duty-as they see it.
Some people take steps for a divorce
at public dances.
Inc grass widow may feel blue, but
she never looks green.
why is it that a large man always
taxes a small woman seriously?
Don't force your advice upon people
whose friendship You care for
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

q Is Elk President Roosevelt going t.
be back in the United States in time
to witness the Johnson Jefferies fight
Boston Globe
We think not. At the rate that mill
sfs progressing it is an entertainment
~ will be reserved for his posterity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
FIouting Mr.. Noah.
(PittSburg Dispatch.)

PittSburg Dispatch.)
1t is a shame that in these canicular
days. when mental screr:ty is advised,
such an irritating and infammatory
act is noted as the rejection of Noah
as member of the Association of Ma
val Architects meeting at Detroit.
Without subscribing to Chinese doc
trines of ancestor worship. we think
the second father of mankind" is en-
titled to RESPECTFUL treatment. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
What Good Roads Means.

CThe Dublin, Ga, Courier Dispatch)
The purposes to be served by good
roads are so numerous that it is not
necessary now to call attention to
them. Everyone knows what good
roads do for a county, state or. ma
ton. How to get the good roads and
get them quick is the burning question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Americas operate Possibilities.

DenVer Republican,
The announcement that Arthur New
in will have a grand opera on an Amer
lean Indian theme produced in Berlin,
should inspire our composers to re-
newed effort. There is plenty of ma
terial in America history for an opera
and this is particularly true of early
Western history, in the picturesque
period when trapper and Indian met
on the frontier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Settled Riuht.
(Ncw York Evening Post

(NeW York Evening Post)
The award of the Georgia Railroad
Strike Arbitration Board is a crafty
ing triumph of common sense and COM
mon honesty. Seniority of service and
not color is the basis recommended for
the promotion of firemen and equal pay
for equal work for firemen, hostlers. or
hostlers' helpers, employed by the rail-
road, is the award in the fmatter of
wages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
The Water Cure.

baltimore American)
Mr. E H. Hartman Travelled all the
way to Europe to discover that his
health principally demanded cold wa
ter, pure cold water This prescription
might be given many others. In fact,
in this season it would be fine one
for persons generally to follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Accounted for It.

Mabel don't believe you really
meant it when you said you were
anxious to hear me sing.
Sam-Oh, l assure you / did! You
see, had never heard you sing be-
fore.-Pick- me-up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Uniformity in Taxation.
Denver Republican, s.

Denver Republican, s~~
An essential principal of all just tax
alton is uniformity III it's application.
All property should be made to bear its
just proportion of the burden To let
the property of one man escape is to
increase the burden upon the property
of another, already compelled to bear
it's own proper share
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Why not devote the Sunday School
lesson next Sunday to the evils of ty-
ing ffrecrackers to the cats tail and
humping off dynamite caps in the i'm
mediate vicinity of feeble elderly gen.
tlemen?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Foresight Of a Haymaker.

Maud Muller watched the Judge ride
by
He will come in handy if want
DIVORCE she meditated.
Herewith she accepted the village
swain.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Patriotic Americans will spend S.
0O00oO celebrating the anniversary of
the Nations birth. The greater part
of this sum will go to American manu-
facturers who employed American la
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Would Get a Valuable TRAINING.
washington StarN

washington newspaper correspond
ehts are by instinct and training dis
Greet in their quotations of public
men. BY locating in this city college
professors would save themselves
much annoyance in the matter of pic
turesque but unauthorized utterance,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Canada will soon be in position to
look after her parent as all fully grown
children should look after their elders,
especially when the elders have grown
old and feeble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Why She Wrote Him.

Crawford-Your wife must be dead
in love with you. She has sent Won a
letter every day since she has been
away.
Crabshaw.-They are little more
than notes to tell me to send her some
article she forgot to put in her trunk.
Puck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

An exchange wants to know il the
bonny Scot who made King Edward
laugh isn't entitled to Knighthood. A
q man who is so gifted has already been
knighted by Nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

III The book of Hon. Adlai Stevenson
which will soon appear should be an
interesting volume, although not
nearly as interesting as it would have
been If he could have brought himself
ito have told all he knew about Demo-
@Cratic politics 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

s The girl graduates who made their
own dresses, also made strong bid
for still higher honors-and they are
more likely to get them than is the
Nsyonng lady who permitted her mother
10 make the dress for her and then
f@uno Sault. Girls who have made UP
b Wmds as to just the kind of a
I'M Mant. should ask themselves
what can offer in return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Abdul Hamid may still count, with
square meals a day SO long as he
maintains that $210OOO0O deposit in
the imperial Bank Of Germany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

indicate the return of normal condl-
tons by their attitude toward the all
important issues of improvements and
equipment. Gauged by this test, the re-
cent announcement from authoritative
sources of tentative movements in the
railway world is characterized by sub
stantial optimism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Not Always.

(Wllkesbarre Times Leader)
The greatest reformer doesn't al
ways wear the longest hair nor the
biggest necktie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
LIGHT AND AIRY.
The Modern Suitor.

The modern lover nervous Is,
And when the maids not willing,
He puts a bullet through her head
To show his ways are killing.
Baltimore American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
ssAear Enouah,

Ieaener (quoting) -';Man wants but
little here below"-Tommy, can you
finish the quotation?
Tommy Tucker-'sBut he wants it
when he wants it, and he wants It
mighty bad.'-Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
American.
Caution.
"You la

You have nightkey?"
"Of course answered Mr. Meekton.
Only I'm so careless that Henrietta
keeps it locked up in the safety de-
post so that l won't lose it"-Wash-
ingtCn Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

The Maine man who will invent a
rat that a woman can wear with
comfort these hot days will make his
fortune the moment he gets it on the
market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Have you noticed those Boston Amer
the old days when it was customary
to find Boston always at the head of
the list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
She's AWAY,

She's gone away. TIE house is still,
The bird sits silentson his perch;
1t seems to me as though l were
A prisonersin~an empty church.
HCW lonesome now the hours are.
with no one here to cali my name;
But say, old man, come up tonight,
III organize little game.
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Its Cause.

Eias new dress is in shocking
taste"
Possibly on account ofsits color"
How is that p.
You know. 1t is electric blue.
Baltimore News,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

1t is needless to say that, in the
one hundred best books selected by
+. DIR. Eliot no space is devoted to the
sports
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Russia is unable to get rid of her
old borrowing habit. although the
number of those who are willinga.te
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Candidates for Mayor of Boston are
becoming about as thick as flies
barrel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
One Redeemino Feature
(Philadelnh;a T;mas

(Phllade1phia Times.)
One redeeming feature of the hot
wave is the manner in which if hoe
diverted attention from the case of
the Howard Goulds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Quite Appropriate.

whats become of that pretty
young actress / saw last year?"
shes starring" 8
"And the young fellow who seemed
to be so devoted to herr"
Hes still moening."-Baltimore
American. ,,~, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Regardless Of Conaress.
(TOledO Rladel

mere is comfort and joy in the
thought that the crops of the country
oont wait to see what Congress IS
going to do before they begin to grow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Mr.. Patten it must be conceded has
the faculty of extracting large profits
from the soil without Misunderstanding
hoe handle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Cooling Affections.

L don't believe George loves me
ANYMORE sighed the young bride.
WHAT'S the matter? Have Won
quarreled?"
NO, but he doesn't offer to vine
the supper dishes for me any more."-
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Hot weather advice is irritating
even to the man with the best diges-
ton. 1t is positive torture to the
dyspeptic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Wouldn't it be cruel to send Bryan
phonograph record of mis- lecture,
1.-THE Prince of Peace"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

There are no icebergs floating round
the kennebec this week, but it is a
safe bet that they are even scarcer on
the Hudson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Proof Positive.

Aunt Eliza-Is your mother in
Willie? Il
Willie-Sure, she's in. Dyuh sposa
I'd De workin in the garden IL she
was out?-Puck. "a ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

There is one consolation in being
POOR, you don't get all heated up crank
ing your automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Hogs and Hogs.

Indianapolis News)
Fancy hogs at $685." Fancy! Hogs
at $685. While end seat hogs are IA
glut at 80 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Yale is approaching about this sea-
son of the year her good fortune in
having a president of the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

work twenty days for some reason or
other If this is true they will undoub-
tedly extend the time to the contrac-
tors in building. 1t is doubtful II the
building will be occupied before the
first of October
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Going Up?
atlantic Constitution

NatIdIItIc N.OnStltutiOn.)
AS the railroads are the first factors
IN the economic scheme to be, affected
by stringency. they are also tie fret ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Her Dilemma.

Bessie-Oh, Mabel l am in an
awful dilemma. I've quarrelled with
Harry and he wants me to send his
ring back.
Mabel-That's too bad.
Bessie-But that isn't the point rw.
forgotten which is his ring."-Kansas
CIV Journal 8EEE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Bostons great white parade for
temperance" was an eye-opener to the
members of the Brewers Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Gets His.

Beat them rugsi"
Jaw, say, WHEY"
Didn't the local papers allude to
you last week as a human dynamo?
Get sy!''-Washington Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
-"wE11. BRED SOON WE'D" GIRLS WHO USE
SAPOLIO
ARE QUICKLY MARRIED

I'm going marketing, sir" she
said.
And where is your basket, my
pretty maid"
I'm wearing it..sir, upon my heads
Cornell Widow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Unnecessary.

Mrs. Dyer-Haye you ever called "a
the people in the next apartment?
Mrs. Gossip-No; the walls are so
thin that | know all about their
Enthusiastically Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
He Passed.

Judge-You are freeholder?
Ialesman-Yes, sir; I am.
Married or sangle?"
Married three years last June"
Have you formed or expressed any
opinion?"
Not for three years, your Honor
Success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

MISS NJ. Taylor of Belgrade,
aged Years ited the Journal office
yesterday sm y ,bited two very large
eggs. laid by let Rhode Island Red.
one egg waf ~ by 81 inches and the
lother vas by 6ls inches. That hen
[isf5, weIn worth having as she pre-
r/mistress. with both of them
,/chair1e otweek. s.-..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
municipal referendum in Portlan,

3 municipal referendum In Portland,
Ore, in which thirty-five questions
We're submitted, resulted in twelve
propositions being carried and the
sothers lost. The result there is of in
terest inasmuch as we are having our
first experience with referendum votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
ESTABLISHED 1925
Thursday, July I, 1909.

This is referendum week at the Sec
rotary of States Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
A Last REQUEST.

Chairman of the committeeYou
got anything to say before we strings
you up? ~
BAD Buggins (tyle Condemned. I'll
II amt too much trouble, I'd like 70
nave you trim the end o. tife.s rope
wnere it's frayed- 1t tickles me neck.
Puck"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Mrs Ida Hect, AZ Center street Port
land, fell down stairs Monday evening
with her nine weeks old infant in her
arms The baby received injuries about
the head and died at the Maine General
Hospital about two hours later. Mrs.
Hect was somewhat injured but plead
ed with the doctors to give their at
teEtion to her baby. When she learned
of the baby's death she was nearly
heartbroken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
The Modern Wav.

maid?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
The new rostoftice huildinsr in Auhu,

The new postoffice building in Auburn
seems to drag rather slowly along and
there is some fear that it cannot be
completed on contract time, as less
than two months remain for that pur-
pose 1t is said that the postoffice de-
partment in Washington delayed the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01
Let Him Out.

Miss Gushington (entering street
car)-Oh. don't get up; please keep
your seat, please do.
Mr.. Enthusiastically, I'd like 70
ooiige you, madam, but 1 want to get
out at this corner-"Smart Set.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

Francis Fl. Hitler of Morris, N. Y,
land Associated Charities as superin-
tendent. He was graduated from
Cornell in 1903 and was formerly with
the New York City Charity Organiza-
ton Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-01

S. E. Branp of Webster has an inter
esting relic in the way of coin, which
house at Webster Corner where the
road machine had been at work. The
coin Is a British penny of the year
1774 The date is still plain as are also
the head of King George third and the
letters "Georgius III Rex" This old
piece of English money dug up by the
road machine in Webster and black
with age offers an interesting subject
for conjecture.