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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-04-13


So far h miners and operators in
the hard coal regions Of P~ennsyIva-
mia have bee unable to agree. A
strike may occur, but it is not so
likely as in the past, as both sides
will be extremely careful about en-
tering such a conflict, those of the
past having proved so expensive. 1t
is reported that the operators rave
laid away an immense supply of coal
in anticipation of trouble and it is
also asserted that the miners have a
large strike fund
Mount Etna is again breathing forth
flame, smoke and ashes, and creating
much fear in the surrounding coun-
try. Etna or Aetna, is n OF the great
volcanic wonders of the work n in
the past has proven a fearful scourge.
Pouring forth molten lava in a great
stream two miles wide and 10 feet
deep, Ii has devastated h country
in its immediate neighbo-hood again
n again, causing fearful loss of life
and property. Ashes from this vol
cano have fallen as far north as the
Shetland Islands.
The Record notices that the attor.
neys Of Roswell have condemned the
new publication law and will ask cor.
greSS to refuse TO permit the law to
stand. While The Record is a beneflc-
larry of the new law to some extent,
yet We are willing to admit that GER
tain parts of the law are vicious and
that on the whole, it should perhaps
be repealed. There are, however, a
number of good points to the new law.
that should stand especially so in the
case of ordinances being published be
fore final action may be taken. This,
The Record believes, would tend to
make the authorities of cities and
towns more careful in passing ordi'
ances and would give h people a
chance to object to measures that may
be deemed unwise.
~~--
Fyary few dayS we read OF some
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-24

VIEWED sartorially as well as with
v respect to other attributes of
craftsmanship less perceptible to the
eye, one is led to speculate as to what
Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John c.
Calhoun and the other dead and gone
heroes of the heavy oratorical period
IN American history would think if
they could come back and take look
at the United States senate in these
summer days. Time, the tailor and
the modern haberdasher certainly
have combined with the seasons to
work marked change from the con-
ventionalities.
In summer as we'll as winter the as
piring youth of the land have been
wont to picture the dignified senator
as frock-coated, starch-bosomed be-
ing. Can you conjure up Webster
laundering undying speeches in neg
ligee shirt a la Leader Aldrich, Orator
Beveridge and whole galaxy of pres
ent-day luminaries, Calhoun defend
ing the ordinance of notification min
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-24
Senate Puzzled Over Roosevelt Busts

While Senator Wetmore, chairman
of the library committee, has not COM
mitted himself in favor of either one,
it is rumored that he and the other
members of the committee are dis
posed to award the palm to strenu-
osity.
'Tis said they think the senate will
feel more at home with that one look
ing down on its deliberations. But
the rub comes on account of the fact
that Col. Roosevelt has himself ex-
pressed preference for his reposeful
self.
Before he left the White House he
was shown the work of Mr.. Frazier
and did not hesitate a moment in
mank his choice.
OF course, the committee recognizes
that Col. Roosevelt ought to have
something to say about his own bust,
but the question it is trying to decide
is how much. The committee is in
clined to think that the senate ought
to have something to say about the
matter, too.
1t is truly knotty problem, and one
that is likely to cause the library
committee much worry.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-24
Negligee Costumes Becoming Popular

us collar or "choker," a la Elkins, or
Clay or Charles Sumner tripping
about the senate chamber in tan
shoes, la Lorimer of Illinois.
A blase observer, looking over the
variegated display of unconventional
dress on the floor of the senate not
long ago rendered the opinion that IL
haberdashery had been as far ad-
vanced then as now the statesmen of
that glorified period would have ta-
ken advantage of IL. But it does knock
school book ideals to flinders, never
theless, to view the realities of to-
day. Convention as to attire is losing
ground even faster than the traditions
that are falling under the force of rad
ical senators who recently have en-
tered the senate. Since Vice-Presi-
dent Sherman appeared one day in a
suit of blue Georgia cotton, the SEN
ators have been blossoming out in
the merriest and most striking modes
that spell for comfort and hot wealth
er ease.
The southern senators are more prone
to cling to the boiled shirt" Collec-
lively the senate resembles an aggre-
cation of bank clerks as it pursues
it's work. Dignity is very, very negli-
gee. AS yet, however, no statesman
has removed his shoes, as a southern
senator did his boots one sultry day a
few years ago.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-24
School of instruction for Diplomats

for successful candidates for diplo.
matte positions by statute. which they
have usually spent in receiving formal
instruction from the department and
Willing away time"
The new school of instruction will
be under the direction of Mr.. John H.
Gregory, Jr., United States minister
to Nicaragua. who is now in Washing
ton giving the matter careful atten-
ton. Mr.. Wilson and other officials Of
the state department and of the other
departments will give lectures on ap-
propriate subjects.
The course will last 80 days, begin
ming at the time of taking the oath of
office, and the men who have passed
their examinations will have a little
extra start, inasmuch as no one has
yet been appointed. Before the men
are appointed the course of instruc-
tion will be confined to generalities.
but after the appointments are made
each appointee will be taken into the
confidence of the department and In.
structed along certain XAAa.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-24
H Do!NGs fRz
/ {cS;5P$$44SS1}.t< {; = e; ILL., !
Coporeccn,er, Victims of R,,pco Came
Congressman Victims of Bunco Game

last month, and he's just died. I am
removing the body to Kansas, and
find I lack just $3.50 of the amount
necessary for the trip. am appealing
to you as my congressman to accom-
modate me with this small sun until
1 reach home. Then l will pay you
have to leave the body here on your
hands,"
You're trying TO bunco me-" said
the suspicious Murdoch. But he was
ashamed of himself the next minute
when he saw the look of pain come
over the open countenance of the visi-
tor, and reached for his checkbook.
Make it an even $40, Mr.. Murdock,
and the Lord bless you," the bishop
ventured.
That was the last Murdock thought
of the matter until he was lunching
in the house restaurant the other day.
Then he caught snatch of conversa-
ton from an adjoining table.
Needed just $14 to get his sons
body home" Mr.. Gardner of New Jer-
sey was saying. Il thought it was a
bunco game, but l didn't want to take
chances on having a body consigned
to my hotel, so 1 let him have the
money and"
Murdoch grew red about the ears.
Then he picked up his hat and started
out. In the corridor he met Mr.. Cur
rier of New Hampshire.
"Currier," he said, did you ever
happen to hear of negro bishop who
needed money to get his sons body
SSH" Currier interrupted. Don't
say a word. He got me for fifty"
And I'll bet most of the congress
men in town." Murdock said, have
been contributing to that mortuary
fund -
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-24

w WASHINGTON.-A novel and grue-
w some scheme for forcing states
men to part with their money has just
been discovered in Washington, with
the result that congressman are laugh
ing heartily at the recent experience
of Representatives Murdoch of Kan
sas, Gardner of New Jersey and Cur
rier of New Hampshire. Mr.. Murdock,
who was prominent in the house insur-
rection against the Cannon rules, tells
the story on himself to show, he says,
that, though the insurrection isn't
dead yet, the hand of death occasion
ally weighs upon him.
The Kansan, according to his story,
was sitting not long ago in his office
meditating revenge on the Cannonites,
when an impressive-looking negro en-
tered and inquired if he were Mr.. Muir
dock. Mr.. Murdock assured him that
he was correct
Don't you. remember meeting me,
Mr.. Murdock?" the visitor went on.
'Im Bishop De Graffenried- Forest of
your district. I've met you many
times. I'm sure you will remember
me-"
mo, 1 don't. And you didn't know
me when you came in. But never
mind, what is it?'
"Mr Murdock," the bishop said
I'm in a powerful lot of trouble My
dear son, who. has been to school in
Virginia, was injured in a ball game
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-24

A MARBLE bust of Theodore Roose-
"A welt is soon to be placed in a niche
in the senate chamber in Washington
alongside all the other vice-presidents
of the United States since John
Adams. The sculptor, James l..
Frazier of New York city, has finished
his work. He has modelled two busts
and it only remains for the committee
of the library to choose. That is what
it is trying to do now.
The trouble is the two busts are so
different One shows the calm and
thoughtful Roosevelt, and it is said to
be perfect in its way.
The other portrays his as vice-presi-
dent as the senate knew him best,
with fiery eye, protruding jaw and
tense facial muscles-in short, the
real strenuous Roosevelt.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-24

TN ORDER to prepare new appoin-
i tees to the United States diplo-
matte service more thoroughly for
their duties the state department has
established school in Washington
for the instruction of men who have
successfully passed examinations.
Mr.. Huntington Wilson, assistant
secretary of state, has given partic-
ular attention to the selection of new
members for the service, and aside
from a more careful and painstaking
examination than heretofore this
practical training has been decided
upon.
Heretofore there has been So
called instruction period" Of 30 days
The Colorado statesman., 1909-07-24

Nine men rode in bicycle road race
from Fort Collins to Loveland and
back few days since. the winner,
John Adams. making the round trip
in l hour. 26 minutes, 30 seconds.
The distance was 20 miles. The slow
est man made it in 1 hour, 80 min
utes, 40 seconds.
Work is being pushed on the Wells
Olmstead irrigation ditch near Hay
den. 1t will be fifteen miles long
when completed and will have a
siphon in connection 1,6OO feet long.
1t will carry water to 1000 acres of
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-31

The wharf of the Casco Bay &
Harpswell lines at Trefethens Landing,
Peaks Island. which was badly dam
aged by the storm Of last Sunday. will
undoubtedly be rebuilt before the open
ing of the summer season of 1910. Of
ticials of the line state that no action
has been taken in,regard to the matter
up to the present time, but that the
wharf will probably be built before
summer as it was needed. The outer
end Of the wharf remains intact. but
about 125 feet of the pier between the
waiting room and the shore was swept
away by the sea. and it will be neces-
sary to drive a large number of spiles
and to replank the wharf for a distance
of nearly $50 feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-31
Are You One Of
the Always Tired Kind :?

Why are you more tired in the morning
than when you rctired' Why are you un-
equal to furtaef exer,ion after your dinner r
You are quite played out. The truth is
you habituaiy overload your stomach.
iour liver Is conses,ed and your bowels
CiosSed with foul refuse What shall l
90 you say. Why take Smiths Pine
apple and Bu,tcrnu. Pills for just one week.
lake one or two each night when you're
ire They will make you feel better all
Gay long and in weeks time your tired,
ces?onden. blu. condition will have van
isned. As an aiter-d dinner pill nothing can
ake The place Of Smiths Pineapple and
na''cnat Pills, for they possess not only
'he ansse9,c and rese!vent properties of
pineapple. but also the laxative and tonic
properties of hu,ternn;. They improve
\ oiges,,on, a>S.hia,ion md nutrition, and
sunlaia'e torpii liver II sluggish condi-
Won OF the bowels. Pav.;cians use and
lecommend. The form no habit. You
snoatd always : -, thea on hand. These
Nstie Vegetable Pills will ward OF many ills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-31
LINCOLN
WIscASsET.

The Sabbath school at Montsweag
united with Woolwich Grange in
most enjoyable Christmas entertain
ment and well-loaded tree. The follow
ing program was presented: Invocation,
Rev. Mr.. Bowsfield; opening chorus,
an the Light of The Star" mandolin
and piano duet, Thalia Bailey and Les
lie Soule; address, christmas in CHI
ma" Rev. Mr.. Bowsfield; recitation,
when the Christ Child Came Stella
Dollof; responsive reading, Sabbath
school; chorus, shepherds Awake;
recitation, "Old Mr.. Santa Claus Al
bert Hodgdon: recitation, Star OF
Bethlehem" Deane Soule; recitation,
christmas of Long Ago." Marion
Soule; recitation, IF Had Dollar.
Carroll and Deane Soule, Albert Hodg'
don; chorus, Awake and Joyfully
Sing" recitation, Legend of the Christ
Child" Evelyn Hodgdoc; Bible read
ing, Luke $500, Mrs. NJ. f. B. Hagan;
recitation. 1.-The Shiniest Dime" Alvah
Hodgdon; solo and chorus. "Over the
village" recitation, "Christmas Story
James Eustis: recitation, Francis
Soule; 1uartette and chorus. 80 Won
derful Day" recitation. locking Out
for Santa Claus" Alton Soule: recita-
ii IN. ''If I Were Santa Claus" George
Hodgdon: recitation, Carroll Soule;
chorus. "The Christmas Light is Fad
ing"
The Grange contest is now we'll un-
der way, each Saturday evening being
filed with original poems and essays,
together with effective tableaux and
music.
Miss Thalia Bailey of Woolwich who
is attending Shaw's Business College,
spent Christmas with her parents, Mr..
ard Mrs. Lincoln Bailey.
Leslie Soule. a student at Lincoln
Academy. Newcastle, was nome over
| saturday and Sunday.
Everett Leavitt of Boston. spent his
Chrtstn6as vacation at his home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-31
1864 .89S,714 $374.0 25. 81.

The total valuation of the twenty
cities of the State in 1908 was $164, 1885,
Rs and for 1909 sizes, 365 1923. an increase
OF s4,169, 1853.
The total amount of taxes assessed
upon property is $S,09S,775 and upon
polls $527,l35. The average rate of tax
alton in the cities, towns and planta-
lions il $2l. Go upon each $1,000 valua
ton. The average rate in 1907 was
$2268 and in 1908 S20.S3 The average
amount assessed upon each poll is
s27o.
The total amount of municipal in
debtedness is $s,l97, $50. which is equal
to $219l on each $1,000 valuation; in
1906 II was s22.22; 1907, s21.6G: 1908.
S20Si. OF this municipal debt $5,S03, 772
represents the amount owed by the
twenty cities, or nearly two-thirds of
the total amount The average debt of
the twenty cities is, approximately, BE
per cent of the valuation. A large ma
jority of the towns and plantations are
entirely free from debt.
The following comparative table
shows the amount assessed for the
years 1908 and 1909 upon the several
classes of corporations:
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WHEN WANT TO LOOK THE BRIGHT SIDE or
THINGS USE y
SAPOLIO

Mr. and Mfs walton Adams re-
turned "Wednesday from IL visit with
relatives In Bowdoinham. q
Enterprise nnd Progressive Oranges
will hold their regular meetlhes this
week, after being closed ten days be-
callse of scarlet fever.
Quite number Of citizens are plan
ming to intend the Peary lecture In
Augusta Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. M. Dwina1 and son
have returned to Livermore Falls after
IA visit with relatives in town.
soWDolN.
A WEST--Isaac Holbrook and Lester
Rideout have gone to Bath to serve as
jprymen in this term OF court
Miss Static Allen OF Bliss College is
III Nome for al weeks vacation
Miss Clara Williams OF Dedharn.
MISS. is passing e Nsek vacation
w =, M g. neFs l & 3 b Levin f
: . : .
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Annual Report Of Board
Of State Assessors.
Rules for Granting Certificates,
Superintendent Grade,


The annual report of the Board OF
cate ASSESSORS, which was submitted
10 the Governor and Council Thursday.
shows the total valuation Of the cities,
towns and plantations for the year 1903
10 be 1914 OPS, 322. an increase of $9,126,-
ab over the amount returned in 1868.
Tbe average annual increase during the
mast ten years has been $S.633.353. The
gain in real estate valuations amounts
TO ss,O41, Os4 and in personal property
81, 0S5, 524. OF 1.-THE valuation subject to
local taxation, real estate represents,
approximat ely, IS per cent. and person.
al property ~ per cent.
3 The total local valuation by counties
for 1908 and 1909, the valuation of the
nnircorporated townships not being in
GUIDED, is as follows:
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/ sAGADAHOC
RICH MON o.

Miss Amy Dinsmore and Mrs A. T.
Dinsfnore went TO Boston Monday
where they will pass a few weeks.
Joseph H. Newell of Bowdoin col
lege is spending his Christmas recess
at home.
Zelma Dwinal of Livernore Falls is
passing a vacation at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. c. d. Newall.
Mrs. Lura Ridley of Boston is the
guest of her sister Miss Loretta Parks
William Stone was business visitor
in Livermore Falls Wednesday.
Among those who attended Court al
Bath Wednesday were c. D. Newell,
Henry r. Drew, Frank Drew. Isaac
Spaulding, l.. A. Alexander, John
Nero.
Miss Myrtle Ridley and Mr.. Dunn of
Lewiston are guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Ridley.
Philip Rogers returned to Lynn
Sunday after passing few days with
his parents.
The churches in the village held their
regular services Sunday after beinE
closed ten days because of scarlet fe-
yer.
George Haskell of HalloweH was a
business visitor in town Tuesday.
Miss Virginia Pert of Portland was a
visitor at the house of her parents a
few days last week.
Ralph Hedges and Drummond Rog-
ers of the University of Maine are
passing the Christmas recess at shome'
John Riley went to. Boston Tuesd0f
where he has lsecal - position with
the Baltimore sLuncl NY.
I aThl RHhmsnd sschl Hfo open
MONDAY fof thA Winter Il n
TIE Richmoiid Mills CO. are rum
min ~ Nand night crews n their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-31
Has Worked For
Maine Central
Over As Years,

Bowdoinham, Maine. Dee. 3O-(Spe-
ciap. -Forty-ffye years in the employ
of one concern is the record Of Green
Mckay, who for over thirty years has
been tending the three gates of the
Maine Central Railroad in this town,
and better still during those forty
five years Mr.. Mckay has never had
reprimand from his employers and
there has never been an accident even
remotely connected with his work.
Green Mckay was born in Vassal-
boro about G3 years ago. After work.
ing on the section for IA years for the
Old Portland e kennebec Railroad he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-31

The dwelling house of Scott Turner.
caught fire Saturday from a foul CHM
ney. An alarm was quickly given and
the fire was eNtinguished without seri-
Gus damage.
Charles Baker formerly overseer of
the poor in Portland. has been very i'll
at his home in Wiscasset. He is now
somewhat improved.
A danIelion Gov'er was plucked Dec
10. in the south part of Wiscasset on
the Brookings farm, now owned by NJ.
A. Ready of Salem, Mass.
Frank Plumstead OF WaterviIle
passed Christmas at his home in Wis
casSet.
The farmers institute held at Wool
Wlch Grange hall, Dec. 90 was largely
attended. Interesting remarks were
made by State Commissioner of Agri-
culture. Gilman of FoXcroft, who dwelt
on the Importance of thorough cultiva-
ton of crops and the liberal use of fer
tiizers. f. P. Mayo of Waterville. edi-
tor OF Turf. Farm and Home" inter-
estnd his hearers by dwelling on The
Leaks OF the Farm" Chief among
these leaks was failure of the tiller OF
the soil to obtain a suitable education
along the lines of agriculture and to
fully appreciate the dignity Of his call
ing. Lowell Roudetush of New Rich
mond. Ohio, Granger since 1873, spoke
very Interestingly on many phases of
farm life Asked to tell the farmers
something about the apple crop, why
the farmers of Maine lacked in this re-
srect. he said he noticed a great lack
OF pruning among the orchards that
had como under his observation in
Maine and urged the pruning of Or
chards yearly, also spraying the trees
In no part of the United States. he said,
is the land better adapted to apple cul-
ture than right here in Maine. A boun-
tiful dinner was served.
Mrs. Fred Mute was in Bath Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank F'oye of Booth
bay Harbor passed Saturday withdNIr.
Eoye's parents. Mr. and Mrs. William
Foye
Miss Cora Daniels returned from
Lancaster. Mass, Monday. She has
been teaching school there.
Benjamin Quinnam went to Rock
land Monday where he has employ
ment.
Miss e. Brown passed Saturday in
Boothbay Harbor.
Mrs. Janette Downing of Augusta is
| home to pass Christmas
Mrs. f. NJ. Chase and Miss Eva Day
We're in Bath Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar White left
Thursday to pass vChristmas with
friends in Meriden, Mass.
S. Il. Jackson. register of probate for
Lincoln county, moved his family
Monday to Wiscasset.
JOIcE.
The Kings Daughters visited the
school in this district Friday afternoon,
and after listening to a number of
we'll learned lessons and Rotations,
the society proceeded to dispense
Christmas treat which consisted of
cake. candy, popcorn and apples.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Weeks and son
spent Christmas at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Leslie Lewis
Miss Lizzie Skehan and Miss Tena
Henry came home from Augusta tn
spend Christmas.
John Grady who has employment in
Randolph is at home for a few DAYS.
Mrs. Lizzie Dunton received news
last week Of the death of her aunt.
Mrs. Dummer Knight, at Framingham.
Mass.
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CARD

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a
so.cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup Of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
bowdltch & Webster, jackson Bros,
kinsman Pharmacy, c. H. Beane,
Arthur Tetreault, Chas. Ward & Co.,
Willis r. Partridge, Gardiner.
John CouRhlin,
Temple Pharmacy.
Augusta.
novfeod6mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-31

Burdens of bad back are unneces-
sary.
Get rid OF them.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure bad backs;
cure lame. weak and aching backs;
Cure every form of kidney ills.
Lots of local endorsement to prove
this.
p. E. Worsley, go Cony ST.. Augusta,
Me-, says: For ten or twelve years
I was afflicted with kidney complaint
and had a dull ache across the small
of nv back which made it almost i'm
possible for me to stoop The kidney
secretions were unnatural and so fire.
quent in passage that I was obliged TO
arise many times durina the night
My condition was very when
went to Willis r. ParSqdge's drug
store and procured a box of Doan
Kidney Pills. They went at once to the
seat of my trouble and gave me great
relief. The contents of two boxes Oh
Doan's Kidney Pills removed the pans
and corrected the difficulty with me
remedy very highly" :,
For sale BY al dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffaio.
New York, sole agents for the uniteo
Estates.
Remember the nard poan' SEND ne
tare no other sz 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-31
KNOX
WASHINGTON,

Bert Croker is home from Kent's Hill
passing his Christmas vacation with his
parents, DR.. and Mrs. Crooker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dolf Sukeforth and Mr.
and Mrs. b. +. Cunningham passed
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. A. l..
Howes at Liberty. There was a Christ
mas tree with many nice presents.
Washington Daggett has moved into a
part of Lincoln Daggetts house.
Mrs. S. c. Pierpont is employed in Hon.
L. NJ. Staples law office as stenographer.