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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Every Woman VIII Be Interested.

There has recently been discovered
an aromatic, pleasant herb cure for
womans ills, called Mother Gray's
AUSTRALIAN-LEAF. 1t IS the only
certain regulator. Cures female weak
nesses and Backache, Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary troubles. AT all Drug
gists or by mail so cents. Sample
FREE. Address. The Mother GRAY
Co., LIE Roy, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

He-"Your milliner's bill has cost
me last year as much as the salary
Of my two bookkeepers. That is
more than can afford.'
She-"Well discharge one OF
them. Filigende Biaetter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

Herculean Labor Proposed. Let
Mr.. Vail correct the manners and
improve the temper Of the telephone
girl, and the public will never object
to the merger.-'How."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

Gown up now. Who's the head of
your family?"
my wife used to be-" admitted
Mr.. Enpeck. "But since my daugh-
tiers are grown we have a commission
form of government" = Roanoke
Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Pneumonia Follows q Gold

but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, which stops the cough,
heals the lungs, and expels the cold
from your system. Sold by all Drug
gists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation. 25c.
Ask your druggist for them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

A healthy man is king In his own
right; an unhealthy man is an unhap-
by slave. Burdock Blood Bitters
builds up sound health-kecps you
we'll
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

Hyker-Jenkins tells me that he
never spoke an unkind word to his
wife.
Pyker-Well, l don't doubt it
jenkins was always cautious chap
Chicago Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

"Why is the baby crying?" asked
the polite street car conductor.
Il suppose it is complaining about
the SERVICE" she answered stify.-
Buffalo Express.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

81 suppose you all drank toast to
your host?"
mo we cut that out"
why, | am sure it was on the
program, the last toast"
THAT was the trouble. 1t was the
last toast, and so we cut it out"
But why?"
"Well, you see, it was to have beer
drunk standing. Houston Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
"She looked at me very

"She looked at me very malicious
ly yesterday"
"Well?"
$50 l think she must have bouoht
my Christmas present." - Kansas
City journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

E. T. Whitehead Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
The Money for Automobiles.
(Springtield Republican,

Some light on the question where
the money for automobiles comes
from is thrown by the bankruptcy OF
New York firm of piano makers, who
explain their predicament by saying
that the corporation could not realize
on the stock because people are buying
automobiles instead of pianos. 1t is
easv to understand that people on the
border line of income might in large
numbers find themselves unable to af-
ford both new automobile and a new
piano, and the class of people who do
not care for music but wish piano
as parlor ornament would find that
an automobile, while more expensive
would advertise their prosperity much
more widely. In such instances it is
merely matter of taking one luxury
instead of another, and except as
automobiles are more costly, the case
is not altered economically. Which
is the wiser expenditure of money
that can be spared depends entirely on
circumstances. 1t is easy to see that
it might make a decided difference
with the tastes, habits and social con-
nections of the younger generation
whether the money goes for piano
and music lessons or for motor car
and gasoline.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
Wireless Regulation.
IRuffa)O ExDreSS.)


The remarkable development of
radio-communication and the peculiar
form of this means of transferring
messages have made necessary some
form of government regulation. The
bill which has been passed by the Sen
ate, and which doubtless will become
law, has been opposed by many per-
sons financially interested in wireless
telegraphy and by many amateurs
who have taken it up as hobby.
There are hundreds of the latter IN
the United State.
The aim of the proposed law IS not
to prevent individuals or small com
panies from operating wireless sys-
tens. so long as there is not wrongful
or harmful interference with inter-
state or land -and-water communica-
ton. The bill specifically provides
that licenses are not necessary for
the operation of intrastate system, II
the operation thereof does not cause
trouble in interstate communication.
One could hardly imagine anything
much more difficult to regulate in
reasonable manner-that\ is, without
causing hardship to anyone-than the
operation of wireless telegraphy or
wireless telephony, yet it is obvious
that there must be regulation of some
kind if there are not to be serious
complications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
figures for Careful Reading.

If you are in doubt concerning the
value of the present tariff law, read
the following. Figures covering
II months operations of the Payne
tariff law. showing imports free and
dutiable, customs and average ad
valorem of duty and comparing the
same with corresponding periods un-
der three preceding tariff laws, have
been presented by the Bureau of Sta
tistics OF the Department of Commerce
and Labor. The Payne tariff law
went into effect on the morning of
August 6, 1909. but the returns to the
Bureau of Statistics do not enable it
to separate in its statements the bust
ness of the five days of August in
which imports were under the former
law. and the statement. which covers
the II months, August l to June 80,
therefore include five days under the
Dingley law.
The statement shows the total
imports in the II months period
august 1. 1909. to June 80. 1910 as
s1.445. 366.5OO. against 1881 ,S3S,976 in
the corresponding II months of the
fiscal year 1907, the former high-rec-
ord year in imports. OF this total of
LAS million dollars under the Payne
law. 49.14 per cent. entered free of
duty. being larger percentage free of
duty than in the corresponding period
of any earlier year except 1897, the
closing year of the Wilson tariff law,
and 1892. 1893 and 1884 under the Nc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
Be "Kserful," Record and Aqe.

The Biddeford Record treads on thin
ice when it goes back to Cleveland's
administration for Democratic ammu-
milton. The people, disguised with
Democratic rule elected Mckinley and
obtained prosperity. Moreover, the
Journal would state that hogs are nu-
merous and pork and lard will be low
er by and by. Surely the Record would
not desire a return of conditions I'M
der Cleveland for the lower prices pre-
vailing then?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
kinley law, which admitted sugar free

Kinley law. which admitted sugar free
of duty.
The average monthly imports fhur-
ing the entire operation of the four
laws, respectively, were: Payne law
$131,396,954; Dingley law, $s5.O69.525;
Wilson law, $63,231,447; and Mckinley
law, $65,S72,635. Of free merchandise
the average monthly importation UNI
der the Payne law was $65,564.7 TAP;
under the Dingley law, s37,697,751
under the Wilson law, $30,S69,S36; and
under the Mckinley law, $34,937, 4SO
Customs receipts under the Payne
law during it's entire operation thus
far averaged $27,529,2S7 per month;
under the Dingley law, $21,676,OS5 pei
month; under the Wilson law, $685.
93S per month; and under the McKin-
ley law, $14,571,240 per month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
The Mayor In Jail.
Boston Traveler.)


There is something the matter with
the law governing the city of Law
renee if it can be possible for the at :
fairs of the city to be administered
from a Jail cell. and it is to be hoped
that the city will be spared the shame
of such a permanent condition.
Mayor White, three years prs
oner for conspiring to bride, lhsists
that he is able to perform his duties
and that his office cannot be declared
vacant. Legal minds are wrestling
with the problem of just how the
phraseology of the charter should D"
interpreted.
Ordinary prisoners in Jail are not
allowed to make their cells business
offices, and in the eyes of the law
Mayor White should have no more
rights than any other man who Is con-
yicted of crime and sentenced. II
would seem that the solution of the
whole problem might be very simple.
Give the mayor the same amount OF
work as any other prisoner and no
more privileges Then he will be I'M
able to perform his duties as mayor
which call for all his time and many
conferences with citizens, and Law
renee can fill his place and again hold
up her head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
Who Is to Blame for This Graft?

In this era of investigation, New
York has unearthed an unexpected
condition. A popular belief has been
shattered and former sneers have
been turned to words of compassion.
Somebody thought to inquire into the
financial standing of the city's police
men. The result was a jolt Instead
of life of easy graft it was found
that the average policeman has hard
time to make both ends meet. At a
single station house it was discovered
that no less than eighteen men had
been forced to pawn their dress uni
forms, and the fact was brought to
light that a great number are in the
habit of pawning their summer uni
forms in the winter and their winter
mans annual pay, it was shown, be-
gins at $500 and after five years SER
vice increases to $1,400, at the rate of
500 year. However, the rules,
regulations and customs of the de-
partment cut a large slice from these
figures. To begin with as soon as a
man indicates desire to join the
force it is suggested that he fit himself
for the mental and physical examina-
ton by attending some one of the
private preparatory schools. The fee
for each of the two courses is $50, so
that right at the start 500 of his first
years salary is gone Then two per
cent. of each policemans salary,
amounting to sixteen dollars the first
year is regularly deducted for the
pension fund. leaving by this time
1854 for the first twelve months SER
vice. Every policeman must have
three uniforms costing altogether S155,
and though they are undoubtedly
worth the money, the original $500 is
further reduced to 1929. Other equip
ment. repairs. dues and the like, with
a total altogether OF 1888 bring his net
salary down to s467 for the first year.
or less than the amount earned by
the day laborer.
Now who shall say that the city is
not to blame, primarily. for some of
the alleged graft of which it COM
plains?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
At The Hotel Table,

The Lewiston Man: The reason
meats so high is because of the Beef
Trust. The Trust drove out local
butchers by cutting prices until the
farmers could make no money raising
cattle
The Man from Houlton: "Aroostook
used to raise lot of sheep and oxen
but that wasn't. the reason they quit"
Lewiston Man: why did they give
it up?"
Houlton Man: They found they
could make more money raising pota-
toes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Four thousand million dollars. If you
say it that way, have already been
spent by this nation in pensions. The
Civil War leads, of course. with 49,
6S6. 461. $40. Nearly 100000 widows
have been helped by the government.
and the cost of running the pension
bureau has been nearly $4,000. 900.
All this in pensions alone for an item
in the cost OF the nations wars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

The following item was thrown in as
condiment for the Boston Globe edi-
torial columns: AN Enslishman says
that the proper way to eat StraWber-
ries is not with sugar. but with black
pepper and cream, which brings out
it much more delicious. Our southern
friends have long made a practice of
eating pepper on watermelon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

New York can now easily claim the
record as the greatest automobile us
ing state, since, its residents are pur-
chasing machines at the rate of more
than $l.5oD.o99 worth week. figure
which in year amounts to consid-
erably more than the. interest on the
whole natiohaf debt. According to
the figures of registration in the office
Of the Secretary of State in Albany.
there are now more than 10000 ma
chimes being operated in the stae.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
Get Ready for Good Business.

Cincinnati Enquirer
1t is desirable that there should De
a check to reckless land, securities
and commodities speculation, and that
the foolish running in debt for auto
mobiles. which has grown to be So
general, should cease. A quieter tone
to business, with a tinge. of uncer
tainty in the outlook, will tend To
bring about these results. Later, with
crop prospects changed to certainties,
a new movement will begin on a
sounder basis. Meanwhile 1t is gooo
time for every one to loaf little take
account of stock. stop small leaks, IN
troduce improved methods and pe
ready for a good fall trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Commodore James F. Murphy once of
Americas few remaining deep sea shin
commanders is to be banqueted in New
York. to which city he has recently
sailed the Sewall ship Shenandoah
from Frisco on his 69th voyage around
Cape Horn. The dinner is to be given
by former salt sea cubs and mates of
the Commodore. Last March the Com
madore left for Frisco overland. Com
madore Jim has carried more sail
and longer against approaching storms
than any other commander of square
riggers but singularly he never lost a
yard Of canvas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

The parents of a Missouri girl object
ed to her marriage with the young
man of her choice "because he had too
much money, according to d dispatch
from that state. Perhaps these Mis-
souri, parents wanted to be shown that
IL was not stage money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Only eight of 200 and more Welles-
ley graduates admitted they wanted
to wed The others said they didn't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
Republican Business Ability.

very prominent statesman of
Northern Maine remarked quietly to a
Journal editor Thursday evening dur
ing a smoke talk in the Amen cor
ner" of an Augusta hotel, Bert
Fernald is a splendid business man.
He has proved it in his own affairs
and he has shown high order of
business ability also in running the
business of our State. Democratic
criticism of the Governor is simply
for political effect. Democratic lead
ers know that Fernald has made good
as Governor"
A little later the Journal editor
picking up a Lewiston Journal, found
another answer to the foolish talk of
Democrats anent Republican conduct
of Names financial affairs, in its
leading editorial which is well worth
reprinting in this connection. 1t fol-
lows:
The Debt of Maine.
The total debt OF Maine, bonded and
floating is less than the debt of the
city of Lewiston.
The bonded debt of Maine is $685.
900.
The bonded debt of Lewiston March
l, 1909, was $990,500.
The bonded debt of Maine is half a
million less than the debt of towns
and cities in Androscoggin county.
The bonded debt of Maine is more
than half a million less than the debt
of towns and cities in Androscoggin
county.
The bonded debt of Maine is more
than half a million less than the
debt of the city of Portland.
Names bonded debt is only a little
over one-third as great as the debts
of towns and cities of Cumberland
county.
The city debt of Bangor was $685.
1868 in 1909. The bonded debt OF
Maine is $69S, 900 or $4,000 less.
The town and city debts of Penob-
! scot county aggregate $1,427 ,O39-two
and a half times the bonded debt OF
Maine.
The city debt of Bath on a valuation
| of seven millions is almost half that OF
Maine with a valuation of almost
$400, 100000.
Twenty cities in Maine are getting
| along very prosperously with debts
aggregating almost $6,OOO,OOO, or
eleven times the total bonded debt o.
| the State of Maine.
This amply goes to show the very
small bonded debt of Maine and it.
admirable general financial condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

The question of whether we eat too
much salt is being discussed by Eng
lish doctors. Some doctors are too
fresh, anyway. s-r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
Boston Receives Terrible Shock!

We are sorry to see that distin-
guished Bostonian, John L. Sullivan,
writing: He has proven that OF
course Mr.. Sullivan knows as well as
Dr. Eliot that the correct form OF the
past participle is proved"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23


ed in New York city on Tuesday ana
there was not a single head nroh'n'
The old sore seems To have healed.
and the Orangemen VINO paraueo
probably missed the oldtime excite
ment of July II. There has come 70
be more reason in the world.-Wh-
mington News.
A Maine bow took $3.50 that did not
belong to him. went to New York 10
coo tho sights. and after it was. over
was arrested. He says he got ms
monev,s worth. He probably would
not feel that way about it If he MAD
taken money he had earned,-St. fau'
Pioneer Press.
Twelve tons OF bad eggs have been
seized in New York. No, none OF
them was affiliated with the Stock Elk
change or the police force.-Water-
bury Republican.
Before embarking on those moderh
excursion steamers in New YORK IL
might be well to inquire IL the en-
eineer is hero-Cleveland Plan
Dealer.
A rich Hungarian visiting Ne"
York dressed like tramp IN ofder "
avoid being robbed. And persons VINO
are well acquainted with the metropo-
lis will hardly call HIM 1ooiish'-
Pittsburg GazetteTimes.
Ex-senator Clark of Montana, mas
Just returned to this country from
abroad bringing with him ms Two
Young daughters, neither of whom can
speak English, having spent all their
lives in France. This qualifieS them
| for a brilliant social career IN Ne"
York when their father establishes
them in his great palace on Flltn
avenue, Democrat ana
Chronicle.
In abolishing tag day New YORK
seems to want safe and sane city all
the wear round.-Philadelph Inquir-
er.
The CITY of New York, which claims
| to be the most up-to date town IN the
world, is sadly Anticipated in the con-
duct of some features of it's munlclpai
business 1t is now complained tnat
the controller intlicts an additional
load on the already heavily burdened
taxpayer by obliging him to stand IN
| line and await his turn to pay his
taxes in currency. Why the 1.-THE
payer is not allowed, as in other first
| class cities, to pay his taxes by the
simple and direct way of sending IN
his check for the amount, no one APP
| pears to be able to explain.-Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
Editorial Comment.
How Can Mr.. PenneIl Answer It?
Lewiston Sum-


That presentation of what reclproc-
ity did for the First District Whicil
Republican Candidate Kinds ofereo
the other day ought not to be lett
unanswered by Mr.. Pennell.
Really, what better business couio
those two candidates be in than JOINT
debate on the topic What the Flrst
District Owes to the Tariff"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
WHIsPERiNGs OF THE PRESS.
Green Eyed Monster in Texas
(HOuStOp Post \

While Texas is nosing ahead OF
Ohio in the matter of population, our
sanity Democrats must not permit
Ohio to excel us in the matter OF
Democratic ma iOritY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Chicago is in the throes of a strug-
gle as to how to treat it's "drunks.
Don't treat 'em
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

These women who wear 'hobbe'
skirts are perhaps qualifying for the
sack races at the county fairs,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23
No Appeal This Time.

Galveston NeWS)
Judge Kennesaw Mountain Lands
decided a case in favor of the beet
packers Thursday. At last he seems
| to have found a way to make his trust
decisions stick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Good citizens should not dodge jury
duty But all citizens should avoid be-
ing brought before one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

James j. .Jeftries is believed to be a
victim of the Black Hand. In fact
there's no dark secret about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Now DR.. Wiley says there are germs
in ice cream. Somebody said the same
thing about kisses, but what's the use
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

In Kidding itself of horse cars New
York has risen to the Kalamazoo class
at least.-Birmingham Age Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

1t Is possible that London may con
verse with New York by telephone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

The personal property assessment in
New York has fallen off more than
$7O,OOO.OOO in a year. Is this another
sign of prosperity or merely a mani
festation of a widespread desire to
escape from the evils of double taxa
ton ?-Milwaukee Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Mackerel are fish of mystery. None
can explain whence they come or
whittier they go or why they are nu-
merous or scarce. This year they are
scarce although 1000 lbs. were brought
into Portland one day this week
Twelve years ago mackerel We're scarce
then suddenly became abundant. Dur
ing the last 10 years fishermen have
made more money out of mackerel
than for the Is previous years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Auburn Democrats tried to form {
club t'other night and got out q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Victor Murdoch finds New York
"conscienceless, soulless and wholly
without merit" Notwithstanding Mr..
Murdocks red hair. it is painfully evil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Uncle Abner DuntOn of Hope viii
be 1903 years old Aug. 1. If there is q
person in Maine older than he. he wish
es they would write him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

No notice. whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

dent that he failed to set that Town
on fire.-Washington Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

Twelve tons Of bad eggs have been
seized in New York. No, none OF
them was affiliated with the Stock Elk
change or the police force" ater-
bury Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-23

John Mains of Phippsburg who has
some of the finest looking potatoes in
the country has used good deal of sea-
weed for dressing on his land and
thinks in many ways it beats fertilizer