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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Coal Lands.

The United States Geological Survey
in a recent report submitted by Il. III
Ashley fixes the value of coal lands
under the classification recently un-
dertaken as $149.772,443 as against
s4S, 24O,971 under the old classification
which valued coal lands at 500 or STU
an acre according as they lay less or
more than Is miles from railroad
The appraisal of government coal
lands according to the amount of coal
contained in them was begun in July
1906 by the Geological Survey. The
past year prices have been fixed on
2.59S,621 acres OF Western public coal
land and 10.S57.572 acres have been
reclassified as non coal land, but all
have been withdrawn from entry
pending action by Congress. Under
that the government would have re-
ceved about $1OO,OOO.O0O more than
under the price now fixed. That mar
gin is sufficient to defray the expenses
of the Geological Survey for some
years to come.
AS is usual when property is APP
praised by public servants those who
desire to buy viewed the price fixed as
excessive. This feeling was given
some publicity at first but coal land
sales since made at the price deter
mined upon demonstrate that they are
fair. 1t is fact that at the govern
ment land Office in Utah more sales
have been made within a given period
at the new price than were made in
any similar period under the old This
demonstrates two things. First, that
there is an increased demand for Utah
coal lands. due perhaps to better
trans portation facilities as well as an
increased demand for coal; and second
that the prices fixed by the survey
We're not excessive.
The same report in a section sub
mitted by c. A. Fisher, contradicts the
that our coal lands are being
rapidly exhausted. 1t shows that we
have not gone deep enough to exhaust
the beds now in sight. Mr.. Fishers
show that in this coun-
try we do not mine deeper than 1900
feet, but that in Belgium some beds
are mined as low as 1000 feet, while in
England the maximum depth is $500
feet. In regard to the thickness of
the coal mined Mr.. Fisher points out
that in this country few beds less
than IA inches thick are mined, while
in foreign lands beds only eight inches
thick are found to be commercially
valuable. 1t is concluded that we may
mine 5000 feet below the surface and
still make money, although develop
ment of coal mining may render il
possible to adopt a new standard OF
depth as well as thickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
The Cotton Outlook.

Supremacy in cotton is guaranteed
to the United States, not because EN-
land is not trying every known meep =
cd to procure cotton from other
sources, but because the natives of the
countries where the experiments nave
been tried refuse absolutely to work
more than a few hours at time.
The labor problem has defeated every
effort to raise cotton in India ana
Egypt and on the east and west
coasts of Africa.
Although every inducement has been
offered the poverty stricken popula-
tion of Africa to work in the cotton
fields, the crop has repeatedly failed
for lack of proper care. The same is
true of the Egyptian crop in many
instances. The Indian cotton planta-
tions do not produce enough to sup
ply the mills in operation there.
Various English business men have
given time and money to this matter
and none of them have yet solved the
problem of making men work VINO
do not want to. One American, who
opened I'D a tract in Africa, imported
Negroes from his native land, but
within a few months they laid aside
their American customs and energy,
and became to all intents and purposes
as like the natives as though their
forefathers had never left Africa.
This remarkable result is ascribed to
the climatic conditions and the en-
vironment, rather than to a deliberate
intent on the part of the imported
workers to defraud their benefactor.
Such being the case, it behooNes
Americans to raise more cotton. Ihere
is little chance that the market Will
ever be dominated by any other ma
tion. Nowhere else are the climatic
conditions, labor and transportation
facilities found combined. The South
there is danger that it will lose us
prestige as the cotton belt OIL the
whole world, but rather because the
world needs more cotton.
There is another element when
should not be forgotten. If America
is to continue to be the one great
source of supply for cotton, 1t mas
tremendous advantage over the rest
of the world in the way of cotton
manufacturers. American cotton mills
are closer to the raw material than
the Others climatic conditions are
ideal, especially in the North, ana the
labor problem is by no means acute.
It is practically settled that the only
possibility of serious competition lies
in the manufacture of the cheapest
grades in the Far East. On the Whole
the outlook is most gratifying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Trouble in His Brain Pan.

Doctor" said the little Boston boy,
you are an alienist, are you not?"
Yes" answered the distinguished
physician, that is the particular
branch of medical practice to which
devote myself. Can l do anything for
you?"
You can assist me, perhaps, in al
laying a serious apprehension that has
arisen in my mind. This morning,
doctor, | found myself saying
ferrous, when | was trying to say
acknowledgement Does that indicate
aphasia, or is it merely temporary
heterophemy?" -Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Sagadahoc county's movement to
erect county Jail is no reflection on
the county. The folks down there are
Just as good as they have always been,
but the county is growing III popula-
tion and it will soon be cheaper to
keep the criminals in the county, than
to board them out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from re-
putable physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. manufactured by F. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo. O., contains no
mercury. and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces sof the system. In buying Halls
eaAarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
II is taken internally and made in Tole-
DO. Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney & Co.Tasti-
monials free. -.
Take Halls Family Pills for coilstipa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
His Thanks.

I'VE wish to return our thanks
wrote Editor Clugston of the Spike
town Blizzard. Ito the unknown donor
who left d six pound turkey on our
door step Christmas eve. The fact
that the poor old fowl was as tough as
an Egyptian mummy, and turned the
edge of a carving knife after nine
hours cooking, does not weaken our
gratitude burned bit. The person
who gave it to us meant well, and it
was a kind act, anyway. to kill the
ancient bird and put it out of its mis-
cry. Thank you, brother. whoever
you are. Well send you the giZZard
if you'll give us your address, -
Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

The big Androscoggin reservoir in
providing steady power for the mills
along the banks of the river. guaran-
tees prosperity to one of the richest
manufacturing and farming districts
in the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Premium On Home Industries

According to the plans submitted to
the Canadian government by SirsWil-
frid Laurier the proposed Canadian
navy will consist of five cruisers and
six destroyers with fighting person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Except in the matter of cold this has
The Boston speed boys are acquiring
more speed every day and it will be
good plan to reckon them as among
the leaders next fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
The Eeathered Joker.

At sunrise the old man was discov-
cred on a park bench perusing book.
Mamma" said the small sparrow,
who had not yet had his breakfast,
here's our opportunity to capture the
early worm
What early worm?" queried the
mother bird.
why, that bookworm," tWittered
the hungry birdlet.-Chicago Daily
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Peace in the Republican ranks will
be an awful disappointment to the
hungry Democrats who have been
tation ever since the first charges
We're brought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Boost Maine all the time Let the
stranger within our gates be convinced
that those who know the most about
the state thoroughly believe in it's
present and future as we'll as revere
its past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Passino On To the Next. Etc.

What do you think of the con-
trOversy-'
There isn't any controversy When
the scientists at Copenhagen
20, that's ancient history / was
going to ask you what you thought of
this controversy as to the relative
chances of Jeffries and johnson when
they mix I'm betting on the big
smoke. Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

We would call the attention of the
folks who hang on in the more or less
dreary wastes of this country outside
New England. OF. the large percentage
or our population who reach the ad-
vanced age of 90 years or more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

The news that Maine has paying
gold mine puts her i'm the same class as
lot Of things the western states do not
have and cannot acquire. .. ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

William Watson has returned to
England but he won't get there until
after the elections, which prevents
that wonderful contest from being any
worse than it is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

The people who live on good roads
viii have a distinct advantage over
those who live on unimproyed high
ways before long. Will the spring of
1911 find you on good road or on a
road where mud time is dread period
of isolation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

that kissing spreads disease. Well
maybe. but we know a few individuals
matters and yet their health is unim-
paired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

beautiful in the large cities. but it is
welcome to the day laborer, neverthe-
less, as its removal puts a large
amount OF cash into immediate circu-
IatiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Experienced the Worst.
baltimore American.)

(BaItimOre AmeTlcan.J
The Kaiser and his battle ships nave
no terrors for Mr.. LloydGeorge: He
has been assaled and shaken by SUI
fragette, survived the shock, ana no
mere man can scare him now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Modern forestry methods are rapidly
Maine timber lands. In no other state
in the Union Is there less likelihood of
immediate deforeStation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

If Gleason and Richard continue to
wax warm under the collar the public
NAV be treated to q double header
when Jeff and Johnson meet next
summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

There are pleasanter ways OF gcttlns
out of Connecticut than blowing one s
self up with dynamite. but we do not
know of any quicker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
The New Course.

Il made wonderful discovery"
"Yes?"
Il took it to New York
We'll"
"They told me there TO take it to
Copenhagen
Yes"
AT Copenhagen they told me to
take it to"
And he mentioned the last stop on
the longest subway.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
His Finest Specimens of Art.

NASHVILLE American,)
Most of the works of art that j.
Pierpont Morgan is acquiring these
days are ordinary products of a print
ing office and pay good dividends reg
ularly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Don't Even Know Teddy's Gone.
Denver Republican,

(DenVef KepuDTICdlIJ
Lieutenant ShackletOn says the PEN
gum is one of the most intelligent
members of the bird family. And the
nature takers in this country are too
cowed and discouraged to dispute him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Politically Economical.

"Jigsby is political economist"
How do you make that Out?"
why, he's a politician and he does
nit pay anything for votes"-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
He Is No Cheap Skate.

INdShVlIIe A1fleTICdIl.J
Peary charges 81 900 only for lee
ture. This modest compensation is
fixed so as to differentiate him from
the high priced takers who sometimes
make their way to the platform
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

We would like to see one OF thoSe
rcd headed Texas widows DONG tue
Dutch roll on the frozen surface oil
one of Names beautiful lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Ouch, Nv Back

why don't you let your wife build
the fires"
she insists on returning to bed af-
ter they are built to get her feet
warm."-Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Under Difficulties.

Hark, bark! the lark at Heavens gate
sings,
AS she lodges an aeroplane;
And the wireless messages ruffle her
wings
While she pours forth her profuse
strain.
-LippincOtt'S Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
LIGHT AND AIRY.

$40. AssasGot His Head IN. Is.
AIR. Figg Gasser says he kept per-
fectly cool- last night when that burg
lar got into his house.
Mrs. Figg-So his wife told me. she
found him trying to hide in the re-
Observation-Disclosures Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
She'd Get Him IF She hid

why do you suppose he remains "a
bachelor" ~
Because no widow happens to want
him, / reckon. Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Petitions are being circulated in Port
land for another division of the naval
reserve so that the men may receive
proper training during the summer
cruises. The naval reserves were or
gained in 1899 as one division After
Wards the law was changed and or
gan1Zation placed on the basis of a
SHIPS company. 1t has been found
that two divisions is not a large
enough force to admit of the men re-
ceiying proper instruction on board the
ships where it's summer tour of duty is
performed and the proposed increase
will put It on an efficient basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

The only folks who did not share IN
the nations prosperity last week were
the stock gamblers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
STRONGER.

DO you think Jeffries' wind will be
as strong after his retirement?"
Good gracious, man. Don't Won
read his daily interviews?"- Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Willing to Change Places.

(PrOVldence Journal
There must be moments when Mr..
Roosevelt wishes he were in the Unit
ed States and other moments when
Mr.. Taft wishes he were in Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Maine orchards yield an apple that
is not only good to look at but IS also
good to eat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
irony.

THE way to run this country" said
the egotist, is to put thoroughly wise,
capable, alert and honest men in con-
troll of all affairs"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne, but
what are we going to do? There's only
enc of you."-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

been a well behaved winter, but we
don't care how soon the KIDS get "
finding Mayhowers again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Just think of the fun the Texas man
misses when he doesn't nave 10 per-
suade a furnace to supply heat!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Probably Sulphur.

(Richmond Times-Dispatch.)
But what in the world would Varda-
man put in the vacuum where other
great Solons carry their Senatorial
courtesy?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Central Maine has raised better
grade of potato this fall than any other
section of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

President Taft has way OF writihs
messages the people want TO reao'
which is somewhat unusual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Nothinu Like Tammany Hall.


A Nashville paper announces that
Little Tim Sullivan has gone to heav-
en-" We are afraid he won't like it
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Conspicuous There.

Il never knew such a girl for energy
and activity-always doing something,
What has she on hand now?"
Il believe it is a diamond engage
ment ring.'-Baltimore American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
EsrAsuisHEp 1926
Tuesday, January 10, 1910.

Maine farms pay dividends on wise
investment of money. brains and mus
Gle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
A Condition


Would you ride on monorai
carr"
Not unless it ran on two mono
rails.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Whv Mahomet STAYED.

Mrs. Benham-Did Mahomet go to
the mountain?
Benham-No. 1 suppose he had to
stay at home and send his wife to the
York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

We would call the attention of the
Back from Elba" noise makers to the
fact that the gentle Theodore is in ex-
s st '.siKn1lIIi<'SIlssss ~, ", ,sss ,ss.
but is warning that it might he vel
, 10 go slow until he has been consulted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Maine Gossip
A Cinch.

If the stork were a sparrow we think we
Would more gladly welcome the caller,
You see if the stork were a sparrow
It's a cinch that the bill would be
smaller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema
sores, or any itching of the skin. Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief, cures quick.
~ Perfectly safe for children. All drug
gists sell it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Not Quite Clear.

Il gave a hint to Bnks that in go
ing into thta enterprise he was skat.
ing on thin ice"
What did he do?"
"Oh, he tumbicd." : Baltimore
American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Proved,

Jones says he never knew what it
was to live till he was married. He
says that during all his years of BACH
elor life he never was contented more
than two months at once, but now
"How long has Jones been married."
six weeks"-Cleveland Plain Deal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for wears
No appetite. and what 1 did eat distress
ed me terribly. Burdock Blood Bitters
cured mel. II. Walker Sunbury. Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Constipation causes headache, nausea,
dizziness, languor. heart palpitation
Drastic physics grippe. sicken, weaken the
bowels and don't cure. Doans Regulets
act gently and cure constipation. %
cents. Ask your druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Mrs. Edith Bailey of Harmony is one
OF the few women agents for the pre-
vention of cruelty to animals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Pressure Isle Star Herald-The total
potato shipments via B. & A. r. r.
for December We're 9s9, Psi bushels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Never can tell when you'll mash a fin
geer or suffer cut, bruise, burn or scald.
Be prepared: DR.. Thomas Electric Oil
instantly relieves the pain-nIicklv cures
the wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

a circulating library club has been
formed by some energetic Young ladies
of Machias, and the membership num-
bers %. Each member buys a late
book, and after every member has read
1t, the book is the property of the pur-
chaser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Portlands bronze statue of Hon
Thomas B. Reed will be unveiled in
August. 1t is to be placed on the West
ern Promenade, somewhat out of the
principal avenues of travel, but in d
beautiful residential section
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

A memorial of the late General
Oliver Otis Howard, 80, one OF Bow
doin's most illustrious sons, to be
placed in one of the Bowdoin College
buildings. is contemplated by some of
his friends, in the form of a life sized
portrait of the general which was COM
pleted just before his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

Harvey j. Berry of Bath has re-
ceived notice of his appointment as
captain in charge of the life saving
crew at the Popham beach station, at
the mouth Of the Kennebec river. He
succeeds the late Capt. z. H. Spinney.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-07-21

that body. The democrats and a
few disgruntled republicans set up a
howl at the least blunder made in
any department of the state govern
ment, but simmered down to a fine
point the fact comes out that a dirty
little personal affair, and not what
the State Land Board has done, is
responsible for the opposition Show
us where Brady did wrong in any So
called land deal" and Wen talk bust
ness with you. In other words this
paper will run it down" and endeav-
or to throw some light in dark places
where kickers fear to tread.-Kooskia
Mountaineer.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-07-21
GOOD DEMAND ALIVE.

w. II. Cassidy, the well known
Grangeville attorney, was in town the
first of the week. Some say he was
here setting up pins for the primary
election, while others say he was
here to make arrangements for the
improving OF some of his Main street
property. He was here anyway, and
had a nice visit with his numerous
friends. Being a candidate for the
state legislature he did little more
handshaking than usual, but he was
always a good mixer. There is one
thing certain Mr.. Cassidy will prove
one of the strongest men on the
democratic ticket, and his election
would be no mistake.-Kooskia Noun
taineer.