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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17
Railroads and Steamboats,
Maine CENTRAL R. R,
In effect June q. 1909.
TEROTCu IT'D ms


GOING WEST.-3.60 A. M. except Mon
day, Portland and Boston; 6.37. A, NJ. for
Lewiston. Pennington, Rangeley, Rock
land, Portland, Boston, Quebec and Mon.
treal; S.S6 A M. for Brunswick, Rockland.
Lewiston. Portland and Boston, Farming
ton. Rangeley. Fabyans Lancaster and
for lewiston. Portland and Boston; 80
P. NJ. local for Portland; 4O5 P. NJ, ex-
press for Brunswick, Rockland Lewiston.
Portland, Boston, New York, No. Con-
way and Bartlett; 5.45 P. NJ, Sundays on
ly for Portland and Boston, connecting
with through sleeper for New York; 702
T. NJ; for South Gardiner; 1886 P. NJ.
daily for Lewiston. Bath, Rockland. Port
leave Augusta for Gardiner 740 A. M.
80, $40 and 6.15 P. M
GOING EAST.-1247 A. NJ, for Show.
hogan, Bangor. st. John and the Prov
inces. Does not connect on Sunday morn
ing to Belfast. Dexter or beyond Bangor:
Dor. Greenvllle and Aroostook Co., daily
to Bar Harbor and Washington County.
COS A. NJ, for Waterville Oakland. Som.
erset Ry. to Bingham and Kineo, Fox
croft. Bangor: 908 A. NJ, for WatervilIe
and Skowhegan; 12.05 noon, for Bangor.
Bar Harbor, Aroostook County, st. John
and Halifax, Moosehead Lake, Oakland.
Somerset Ry. to Bingham; 2.45 P. M. ex-
press for Bucksport and daily to Bangor
and Bar Harbor; BIT P. M, for Water
vile, Skowhegan, Belfast, Foxcroft, BAN
gor and Mattawamkeag; 7.3S p M, for
Waterville and Skowhegan; 80 A M.
Sundays only, for Waterville. Bangor and
F.. s.: BooTHBY. General Passenssr
Agent.
MORRIS MCDONALD, vice-President 4
General Manager Portland Maina
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17
EASTERN s. S. co.

KENNEBEC DIVISION. = First-clsss
one way; $3.50 round trip.
Steamer City Of Augusta leaves Augusta
week days 1.30 p. NJ, Hallowe1l 1.5O r. H.,
or steamer City of Bangor, leaving Gar
diner 345 P. NJ, Richmond 40 p. NJ.
Dresden 40 P. NJ, Bath $40 p. NJ. Pop.
ham Beach 715 P. M. for Boston.
Returning-Steamer leaves Union Wharf
Boston, 6 p. NJ. week days for Popham
Beach, Bath, Richmond, Dresden ana
Gardiner. connecting with stmr City Of
SUNDAYS, July Is to Sept. 5.-Leave
Augusta 10 P. NJ. Hallowell $50 p. r.
connecting at Bath with stmr City ~
Rockland for Boston Returning leave
Boston Sundays 800 A. M.
. H. J. STONE. Agent. Angusts. IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Proposals will be received at the office
OF Paul ID. Sargent, State commissioner
Of highways, Augusta. Maine. until II A.
M. August 80 1909. for building a bridge
over the East Branch of Penobscot
River in the town of Midway. Maine.
The bridge will be of two spans of 10
feet each and will require approximately
$50 Gu. yds. of masonry.
Bids will be received separately on the
super and the masonry
A certified check must accompany each
proposal, and a bond will be required for
the faithful performance of the work.
The right to reject any or all bids is
reserved.
Plans and specifications may be had on
application to Paul ID. Sargent State
commissioner Of highways, Augusta,
Maine.
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TIME TABLE, SHOWING THE TINT
AT WHICH TRAINS ARE DUE 10
ARRIVE AND DEPART,

TIME TABLE, SHOWING THE TIMn
AT WHICH TRAINS ARE DUE no
ARRIVE AND DEPART.
In effect June q. 1909.
Pullman car service.
Sleeping car between Boston and Car.
bou on trains scheduled to leave Boston
at 200 P. M, and Caribou at 500 p. ri.
Dining car service.
Dining car on train scheduled to leave
Bangor at 100 A. M. and ESQ p. NJ.
TRAIND SCHEDULED TO LEAVE
BANGOR
"a, 245 A. M. for Caribou. Van Buren,.
ZOO A. NJ. for Greenville and Moosshs.A
Lake points, FIT. Kent. Caribou, Lipne.
stone, Ft. Fairfield and Intermediates
stations.
$50 $40 A NJ. for ssarsport and intsrms-
ESQ P. NJ. for Caribou, Van Buren,. II.
Fairfield and intermediate stations vis
Medford.
4So r. NJ. for Greenville and interme.
date stations. Change at No. Nam
Jet. for Stockton and Searsport
TRAINS DUE AT BANGOR.
725 A; NJ, from Searsport and interms.
date stations.
$50 4, NJ. from aresnville and intsrms-
215 2: NJ. from Aroostook County.
80 +: NJ, from Searsport and intsrms-
40 P. NJ, from Caribou, TT. FairneM
ana intermediate stations, Greenville ana
Moosehead Lake points.
~ A. NJ, from Van Buren,, Limestone,
Caribou, Ft. Fairfield and intermediate
W. NJ. BROWN, GEO. M. HoUoHToN.
Gent Supt paaa'r Traffic Mer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17
NOTICE TO CONTRAcTORS-S
Frs.

Sealed proposals endorsed Proposals"
for building sewers and drains with their
appurtenances, will be received at the
office of the City Engineer. Henry F. Hill,
Augusta Maine, until 10 A. M, August
20, and then publicly opened and read, for
the construction of sewers on High, Wy
man, Capitol. Union and Howard streets
The committee reserves the right to re-
iect any or all bids. or waive defects in
bids, in the interest of the city. Plans
and specifications may be seen at the
office of the Engineer.
COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND
SEWERS a9dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17

DESIRABLE HOUSE LOT FOR SALE
inquire of James q. Fuller apr1edtf
COLONIAL HOUSE, 10 ROOMS ANO
stable. corner Middle and Winthrop SITS.
Hallowell Large lot, centrally and
ry, Hallowell National Bank. j25dtf
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Cards, Notices, Etc.

MRS. CRAM, CLAiRVoYANT, CAN
be consulted on health or business. Cases
taken by mall Capitol St.. near river
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For SaIe.-.ReaI Estate.
MY RESIDENCE (BRooKRoAD) ON

Mt Vernon Ave. in Augusta. so situated,
by a large stream of water and shade
trees. House with broad piazzas. that it
is one of the most attractive places in
Kennebec Valley. This is no lie. l am
going to sell this place for spot cash. at
a sacrifice. a l 1-2 story house. 10 rooms
with bath; hard wood floors: ell with
wood shed and kitchen 1SX22: two large
pantries, large carriage house and stable
for horses. All sheathed. Room for ,
nws and 100 hens in shed and stable
These buildings built in 1903. and are all
connected, an newly painted this year;
also living water in house and stable
Will sell at once. Apply to Frank l.:
Norris aug14dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17
WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF

Silver Holloware comprising Berry dishes.
fruit Bowls. Cake baskets. Butter dishes,
Spoon holders, Cream Pitchers, Whipped
Cream bowls Pudding dishes. Soup tu-
reen, etc, etc. all at reasonable prices
Drew's Reliable Jewelry Store, 10 Lisbon
St, Lewiston. aug14d1w
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II YOU WANT A HOME DoN'TLET

this pass unnoticed. Inquire of me for
fun particulars and terms. 10-room house
fittad for two families. good location.
larga lot and near electrcs. Buy this
place and have a steady income by rent
ing one half. J. r. Spaulding, 172 IL Wa
ter ST.. Augusta. a16d3t
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For Sale. klisceI laneous

ON THE. EAST SIDE, A COTTAGE
house Of ten rooms with - acre of land
apples. pears and raspberries. A bargain
to close IAN estate. Also a fine residence
on State street c. s. Togg, 6 Summer ST.
Telephone 12S-1< may11dtf
90 CENTRAL ST, GARDINER, ME-,
cottage house, ell and stable; hard wood
floors in living rooms and hall; excellent
sewer connections; set tubs. Apply to
Alfred ]. Smith or Mrs. C.. S. Fogg, Au-
f;Csta. jy31d1mot
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AN FENCED WOMAN

would like to go nursing; one dollar a
day; best OF references. % State st. Call
evenings. ~ aug3d3wks*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17

CANOES OF ALL KINDS, CANVAS
covered. built of Maine white cedar
throughout. Workmanship guaranteed.
Complete Illustrated catalogue on request
Roy 81. Flynt. agent, Augusta.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17

THiRTY-THREE~ ACRES FERTILE
field. with barn. situated two miles from
Augusta postoff1ce. ON road leading from
Western Ave. to Halloweil Land is near
car line. Frank g. Penney, q Pleasant
street aprNdtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17
MALE sTENoGRAPHER, EXPERT.

enced in law and general work, desires
permanent position in Augusta or vicini-
ty. Reasonable salary accepted Best
of references. Address R., Box 105, Au-
gusta, Me. jy31dtf
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MAN OR WOMAN WITH LITTLE

capital to buy half interest in patentable
article salable by mail-orders or depart
ment stores. Full particulars given per-
sonallv. Address Patent" care Ben
netts 1874 Water ST, Augusta, Maine.
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GETTING
WANT A HOME IN AUGUSTA TO

cost from $500 to 5000 and will pay spot
cash. Write if you have a good trade to
Differ. Home Seeker" care Kennebec
Journal Augusta. aug6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17

the Percheron 81; lion Victor. Jr, will
close his season f. service after Sept. 1,
1909. and we offer lis stallion for sale.
]. H. Swift & Son, g.. land, Me. r. +. D.
No. &c. Tel. 7-I3. a16d3t*
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A RENT OF ABOUT SIX OR SEVEN

THE FARMERS TO KNOW THAT
Hewitt of Belgrade is selling the Hoover
digger, Hussey plow also the Cambridge
right. Telephone Alb. aug6d1mo*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17

POST OFFICE CLERKS AND CAR
riers are wanted. Examination In Angus
ia and many other cities in November.
Particulars free write now. Springfield
School for Mail Service, Springfield.
Mass aug12d2w*
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FARM OF % ACRES AND Bull

ings in West Sidney. miles from Angus
cellar, 6 rooms and pantry on first floor;
water in sink: terms reasonable. Apply
Eben I; Blaisdell. Augusta, Maine, 8 Pat
terson st. ilv2qdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17
HoLSM AN RUNABoUT, HARE

rubber tires, just the thing for country
roads. great hill climber; also one Good
rich Tire, Bailey tread .clincher rim 32x
81. slightly used, good trade. Fred E.
Hilton. Jeweler, Augusta, Me. aug6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17

ONE MOVING MAcHINEIN FIRST.
class condition, one horse rake, new last
July. VIII sell cheap for cash. AL Pink
ham, P. 0. address r. F. D. q, Win
throp. Telephone 1892 Augusta jy8dtf
2 MULTIPLE ARC LAMPS, 60
cycles. 10 volts, 8 amperes. r. s. Smith
& Co., Gardiner Me. j29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17

DRY WOOD, ALSO kINDLINGS
Sylvester's wood yard, East Side, On hill
back of East Side Shoe Store. Orders
promptly delivered. Tel. 1922.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17

beam, 5 IT. P. Kennebec engine; equipped
with lights, whistle bell, and cushions.
Price $50. Address Clarence Thompson.
East Pttston Maine. aug14d2wkS*
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For Sale-..Aorses, Cattle, etc

FIVE COWS AT CENTER SIDNEY
George p. Ellis, r. F. d. Z, Augusta, Me
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MEN WANTED TO LEARN DRIv-
Ing and repairing and work in garage: 3
weeks. Special terms. Write now for
best positions. Portland Automobue Co:
Portland. Me. jl9 1&w4w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-17

"oLD ESTABLISHED GROCERY,
dry goods, boots and shoe store Finest
store in town. doing large cash business.
Must sell on account of poor health. If
you want business, you will buy. Ad-
dress Owner. Lock Box No. .. Brooks:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30

cat and husband that people looked
up to. or would you rather be q head
liner in the circus buSineSs:"
Now. the bearded lady, in spite of
her masculine appearance, was Il wise
woman and Il sympathetic one. I'D
rather be the wife of the man | loved
she told the little clown. whether he
was in Il country village or the circus.
1t isn't the place that makes us happy
it's the man.
The little clown nodded her head
''But I'm not sure" she began, and
then the bearded lady said. We'll, be
sure before you decide"
How am l going to know?" ques.
toned the little clown.
You'll know when the time comes -
said the bearded lady sensibly. And
after the little clown had gone away
the bearded lady sat and thought and
thought. and when the performance
was over she sent for the big clown.
80 you love the little clown?' she
said.
How did you know?" he demanded
Everybody knows" the bearded
lady ted him. you can't hide it,
We'll. | do love her." the big clown
confessed, "and | want to take her
away from all this and live in a little
house in little town and have chick
ems and Il cow
"The little clown wants a fireplace
and Il cat smiled the bearded lady.
but it all amounts to the same thing
Did she tell you:'' the big clown
asked eagerly.
Yes" said the bearded lady. "but
she is not sure that she loves you, and
it's up TO you to make her sure
But how?" demanded the big clown
Leave :he show" was the sage nd
vice. Eat the next village and see how
she takes it,
So the next night when the lights
were out in the big tent and the tired
performers We're packing their belong
inss into trunks and bags the bic
clown came to the little clown and
said. "Goodby"
"But-but.' the little clown STAN
mercd, Il don't want you to Go!''
Il am going to settle down." the big
| clown told hey, and have little
house with Il fireplace and Il cat
The little clown caught her breath
quickly. And who's going to keel
house for you:" She asked wistfully.
Il shall live alone"-the big clowns
voice had a note of pathos There is
i only one woman that l should care to
| have sit in front OF that fireplace, and
she values fame and fortune more than
she values love"
What makes YOU think that?'' CRIED
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
A Warming From the West.

Senator Aldrich defines the declara.
ton for tariff revision in the republi.
can platform and means that the re
vision should be upward In this con
nection the following from the st. Paul
Pioneer-Press is Suggestive:
THE west and northwest are not re-
publican for the sake of the label The
republican party has no mortgage on
those sections. They have been pa
tent But year by year there has been
a growing feeling or irritation, which
will certainly express itself in open re
volt, unless it is recognized as a poll
teal fact and given satisfaction. II
Aldrich and Payne push their game toe
far, if they tamper much longer there
is grave danger of the disruption of the
republican party. What would then
become of the element that now con
trolls congress is a question which il
would be well for Payne, Aldrich &
company to brood over 2
Senator Aldrich is governed by the
belief that his party will stand any
thing, and that it is so strong even
plumbers and wrong-doing can not
keep it out of power. That may 5t
true of the east but not of the west
The west wants tariff revision down
ward. If it can not get this from the
party in power it will get it from the
party now out of power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
The New Sultan.

Mehemmed v. is Turkeys first con-
stitutional ruler
Abdul Hamid granted the constitu-
ton, but he disregarded it and tried
TO render it null and void, and had he
been permitted, he would have brought
about it's formal abolition.
Mehemmed V. is G5. He is said TO
be a scholarly man of studious habits
and simple life, with a certain dignity
of character and a benevolint charac-
ter and a benevolent disposition He
has been virtually prisoner for a
number of years and has been forced
TO live an isolated life. He has. there
fore, taken no part in public affairs ana
his practical experience has been very
limited.
Early in his reign he will be con-
fronted with difficulties which may be
too great for him to overcome. but as
a constitutional sovereign he will prob
ably find his work much easier than 1t
would be for such a man to be the alb
solute ruler of the Ottoman empire.
With constitutional government inaug-
urateG in Turkey we see evidence even
outside of Christendom, that "the
world do move
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
FIELD OF LITERATURE

The May Strand Magazine. - The
Strand for May contains an imposing
trio of fiction writers-Hall Game,
Conan Doyle, and w. w. Jacobs. Each
author has his own peculiar and at
tractive style. and his contribution will
doubtless be enjoyed by wide circle
of readers. Other fiction is supplied
| by E. p Bell. Horace Annesley Va
chell, Lloyd Williams. and E. Nesbit
Among the articles contained in this
number of the Strand is one entitled
my "reminiscences by the well
known artist. Lawrence Alma-Tadema,
several of whose pictures are to be
found i'm the public and private CALLER
les of this country. Professor Edward
Whymper writes on Mountaineering
Tragedies" and describes a number
of hair-raising catastrophes which will
interest both the climber and the non
| climber The article is illustrated with
photographs showing the actual spots
where these accidents occurred. Henry
h. Dudeney contributes one of his pop
ular puzzle articles, his subject this
month being "Mazes and How to
Thread Them" He gives an illustra-
| ton of the "Philadelphia' maze which
was tackled by Philadelphia who,
after endeavoring to thread it, but
without success, decided that it add cd
Ianother burden to life and put a bullet
| through his head There is no proba-
bility OF reader going to similar eX-
tremes, however, as Professor Duden-
ey provides the key-or should we say
the needle? Harry Furniss continues
TO write and illustrate THE Light Side
Iof Finance" while the color section
is devoted to the London stage. The
CuriositieS are as marvellous as ever.
| The May Strand is an especially
good number containing excellent fic-
ton by Hall Game, Conan Doyle, w.
| W. Jacobs. and others less famous.
The articles deal with such widely
different subjects as Mountaineering
Tragedies" The Whirligig Beetle. y
1 "Mazes and How to Thread Them
and THE Light Side of Finance
Alma-Tadema, R. A., the famous artist
of Greek subjects, contributes some
chapters of "My "reminiscences, >
which are illustrated with many of
his best known pictures An amusing
story by Lloyd Williams regarding n
trained donkey is embellished with
some inimitable sketches by the ami
NAL artist, j. A. Shepherd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
The Watch of Wren's Sweetheart.

The betrothed Of Sir Christopher
Wren. the architect of st. Paul's cathe-
dral, accidentally dropped her watch
into bucket of water Knowing that
her lover was an ingenious man, she
sent 1t to him to be repaired Wren's
reply ran as follows: 'Madam-The
artiticer. having never before NETT with
drowned Watch. like an ignorant
physician has been soc Sng about the
cure that he hath made me very IN
quiet that your commands should be
soc long deferred. However. l have
sent the watch at last and envie the
felicity of it that it should be soc
neer Your side and soc often enjoy
Your Eye ard be consulted by You
how your Time shall pass while you
employ your hands in excellent workes
But have care of it. for l put such
Spell into it that every Beating Of
the Balance will tell you it's the pulse
of my Heart which labors as much
10 serve You and more Trewly than
the watch, for the watch l believe will
sometimes lie. and sometimes perhaps
be idle and unwilling to goe. having
received SO much injury by being
in that bath that I dispair it should
ever lie a Trew Servant to you more
But as for me-unless you drown me
too in my Teares-you may be conf
dent | shall never cease TO be your
most affectionate. humble servant
Chr. Wren
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30

the little clown. and just then the con-
tortionist came in. He wore a long
fawn ulster and high hat
my automobile is outside" he said
to the little clown. land l have asked
the bearded lady to ride with us to the
next village. 1t is much more pleas
ant than to go in the vans"
THANK you very much" said the
little clown. and held out her hand
to the big clown.
II hope you'll be very happy-all
alone In your big house." she said to
the big clown. with your chickens
and your cow-and your fireplace and
your cat Her voice broke. and she
ran out of the tent.
The big clown took a step forward,
cut the bearded lady stopped him.
Let her alone" she said quietly,
Let her alone
Ard presently the big machine
| whizZed away. and the big clown was
left alone beneath the stars of the
spring night.
He sat down on his trunk in the
middle of the deserted ring and
planned how on the morrow he would
get his money out of the bank and
build Il house and begin new life as
| Il substantial citizen.
But all the JOY had gone strangely
| out CT his plans when he could not see
| the face of the little clown at his ia
bic or her slender figure In the big
chair i'm front of tho firenlace
And even while he yearned for bel
| she came TO him. running over the
| sawdust silently. SO that he did moi
know she was there until her arms
We're about his neck.
Il made him let me out" sht
sobbed. "Oh. l hate him! He is SC
| sure Of himself and Of me- And thu
bearded lady got out. too. and she /.
coming to play propriety. only she /:
| so much slower than / am And
want to live in little house with yor
and have chickens and a cow
And a fireplace and q cat" TIL,
big clown had her in his arms, an(
there was deep joy I'm his voice.
"And you shall be the mayor som,
day" planned the little clown.
l And you shall make bread ant
hang your clothes on the grass
laughed the big clown
And you'll both live happy eve
after" prophesied the bearded lady
who Just then came up. painting, ant
gave them her blessing like a yer,
hairy godmother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30

So far as a substantial reform OF
the existing tariff system is con
cerned the first days debate in the
senate on the Aldrich tariff bill was
anything but illuminating. With great
labor and small success the Rhode Is
land senator undertook to prove that
his new edition of the Dingley tariff,
with its small reductions of duties in
some schedules and its increases in
others would yield enough revenue for
the support of the government, without
imposing fresh burdens on the people
in taxes. on incomes and inheritances.
This is quite satisfactory. at any rate,
to possessorS of taxable incomes and
to expectant heirs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-30
The Tariff on Wheat.

Removal of the tariff on wheat
would not make a speculative corner
impossible. But the admission free Of
duty of the product of the Canadian
wheat fields would make the game of
such men as Patten more difficult
However, criticism of the tariff on
wheat does not rest solely on the fact
that 1t aids in the ''cornering'' process.
The 20 per cent duty on wheat is far IN
excess of the difference of cost of pro-
duction here and in foreign countries.
Judged by the presidents own stand
ard 1t is an exhorbitant duty. More.
over, 1t is tax on breadstuffs an
essential of life. 1t is the uuid pro
quo given TO the farmer to secure his
acceptance of a tax on the products of
protected manufactures which he