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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
Porto Rico Progressing.

Information recently made pubic
through reports of high officials in
Porto Rico indicate that this country
has already outlined work on the
island which, if completed according
to present plans, will enrich it to a
tremendous extent 1t is proposed
through irrigation of land adjacent to
a cultivated territory to bring under
cultivation 5000 acres now compare
lively arid. Three years ago $4,000
was set aside for preliminary work.
Two years ago $4,000 was appro-
priated for further investigation and
for accurate surveys and upon the
findings of the engineers assigned to
the work bond issue of S3,000,O0O
was authorized and a plant of con-
struction determined upon. 1t is
estimated that with plenty of water
and with cultivation according to
modern methods this new land can be
made to produce so tons of sugar cane
to the acre or about twice the amount
produced at the present time. This
Improvement with the opening up of
new lands will make the southern
section of Porto Rico a garden spot
The work was first outlined by the
Spanish authorities, but has lain dor
mani through the wears until the bust
ness conditions in the island were
such that large investments could be
made with perfect safety. The move
ment has been steadily toward the
consolidation of farms and invest
ments and the older methods of manu-
featuring have been dropped in the
| interests of economy.
The new central is equipped with
complicated machinery which extracts
every ounce of juice from the cane and
does it much more quickly than with
the old equipment. These large CEN
trails create business enough to sus
tain railroads and thereby guarantee
quick, cheap and reliable transporta-
ton facilities which the older and
smaller mills did not enjoy. OF
course such mills and railroads. with
the land to insure an adequate SUNNY
of cane, represent large expenditure
and is almost invariably the work of =
Icombination of capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
SUNFLoWER PHILOSOPHY.

There is probably no greater handi-
cap than vanity.
Every womans life, according to her
telling, is like a novel.
a man pursues bad luck oftener
than bad luck purSues him.
1t is as difficult to transplant people
as it is to transplant trees.
There never was a bigger lie than
that the world fails to appreciate a
man.
The greatest men are those who learn
the most by the fewest experiences.
No girl who is afraid to stay at home
alone evenings should ever get mar
ried.
Never ask a man how mis- health is,
unless you have a spare half hour to
listen to his reply.-Atchison (Kan.)
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

The corporation secures its cane IN
two ways-by raising it upon its own
land and by contract with the farm
ers' around about. Complaint mas
been made that the farmers do not re-
ceive as much under the contract syS-
TEN of growing as they should, but
this will doubtless adjust itself IN
time. The pleasing feature OF the
situation is the disposition on the part
of those in power to so improve Porte
Rico that all its resources may be
made to yield returns to the fullest
extent for the labor expended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

An Ohio woman, visiting a church in
Louisiana, was robbed while at PRAYER
That couldn't have happened in N.u,
Hampshire. Oh no. Her pocket book
would have been empty long before
she found church and by that time
She would doubtless cherish the onin-
ION that the people We're beyond the
stage where praying for them would
10 them any good-especially if she
naa met that Manchester Union man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
Parthian Shot.

Il regret very much that we cannot
use your story" said the magazine
editor. handing back the manuscript.
It's astonishing how much really
good literature we are compelled to
decline
It's more astonishing, though" said
the disgruntled author of the story.
that you never let any of it get into
your magazine Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

The man whose coal bin still
mas its bottom covered. after this
avalanche of zero weather, can be
distinguished block away. lust
by his careless look.-Manchester
Union.
Yes, and probably it is just as easy
TO distinguish his wife two blocks
away by her bad case of snuffles while
his children spent most of their time
calling on neighbors who don't have
that careless look"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

Philadelphia bachelor must pay
$500 to a bachelor club to which he
belongs because he has announced his
intention of marrying a New York
miss. He says she is worth it. which
indicates that he is a sport and that
Maine. not New Hampshire. as was
StlSpPCtpd Mt first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
Getting a Good Start.

Eyes. the executive committee APP
pointed to draft resolutions encourag-
ing the public to practice the strictest
care and economy in food purchasing,
met at the Hotel Goldenrod and or
ganized."
"At the Goldenrod?'
Yes. they lunched there at 81 a
plate! Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
Necessary To Their Success.

= y
James r. Keene became angry, i'm
patient and sarcastic when he was,
while on the witness stand. questioned
concerning his operations in the stock
market. Mr. Keene is one of those
who have for a long time chung to
Let us alone" as the principal arti-
Gle of their faith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever Will De TAKEN OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications reiatlns
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
ers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
The Real Catastrophe.

He-Isn't this dreadful, Here is
Paris threatened with an overwhelm-
ing flood.
She-Isn't it. I wonder if the new
gown l ordered from there will be
spoiled before I get Baltimore
American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

An Indiana man waylaid the village
coal dealer and shot him. Such short
sightedness is little short of criminal.
The Goa, supply should have been UNI
molested until there is less danger OF
cold weather at least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
that's all.

The beef trust witnesses say that
the business is 200 big to be confronted
by one organization. No doubt OF 1t,
but nevertheless there is a strong sus-
picion that that is exactly what one o.
ganizatiOn is doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

That argument that every dish OF
ice cream contains two million germs
would be a good one to spring on your
girl were it not for the fact that
scientists also declare that kissing is
attended by similar dangers. These
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

Promoters are urging narrow
g,,age railway to an oasis in Turkey
which an Englishman claims was the
Garden of Eden. Huh, The Maine
Central has been running trains
through the real garden of Eden for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
After the Leap.

This remarked the newly arrived
spirit. looking around with strong
disapproval lis absolutely the jump
ing off place."
NO, it isn't exactly that said
Pluto. with a cleaning smile. This
is where you landed. '-Chicago
Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

Out in Illinois lodge member
laughed himself to death while watch
ing an initiation. When going to lodge
hug the sitting room stove in the even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
benjamin Mantor of North Arson

Benjamin Mantor of North Arson
has just passed his Goth birthday. He
retains all his faculties and is intar-
ested in whatever pertains to the vii
lagers His sister. Mrs. Susan
FLETCHER. is his next door neighbor and
passed her seth birthday last Deem
Der. Selden Benjamin. who is near
~ as old as Mr.. Mantor, may be seen
any fair day upon the streets. and
Jesse Spaulding, who is in his seth
year. attends church regularly in all
sorts of weather. These two smart
oid genetlemen live mile or two out
or the village and both bid fair to
round out a century,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
An Industry Gone to the Dogs.

INeW BEDFORD Standard)
If those editors who are asking
why there are no sheep in New Eng
land were to go out and ask the
countrymen. they would hear the
unanimous answer. Dogs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
Takinn Mo Chances,

New orleans Times Democrat
Colonel Roosevelt must be editing
his hunting stories with extreme care.
His nature writing friends have not
yet returned against him a single in
dictment for nature taking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

Mayor Gaynor is having the time OF
his life being independent but as
the hunger of the tiger increases the
danger that he will disappear down
that yawning chasm grows greater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

Real pork is a luxury which only the
we'll to- do can afford. Luckily only
little Is required for large pot Oh
beans and beef can be used as sub
stitut. if pork costs too much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

A hen is bird. Nobody knew this
until the other day when the customs
DEPARTMENT found it out. All the mems
we ever tried to raise ate corn
enough to keep horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

1t is particularly fitting that General
Joshua l.. Chamberlain should repre-
sent Maine at the 50th anniversary of
the battle of Gettysburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
Material at Hand.
(Philadelphia Ledger

Philadelphia Ledger.)
Zelaya will have some advantages
in writing his proposed book. Not
every author can be his own villain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

Would these tory historians be max
ing as much noise if some of their
victims were alive? We are inclined
to the opinion that they would not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
EXPANSION.

so your wife is a suffragette?"
Yes" answered Mr.. Meekton.
why does she want to vote?"
Il don't think Henrietta really de-
sires to vote. She's merely tired Of
talking to me. She wants larger
and more intelligent audience
Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
Will Wake EN- Up,
st. Paul Dispatch.)

1t Is safe wager that when Colonel
Roosevelt arrives in Rome he will fail
to do as the Romans do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

This talk about the art of con-
versatiOn being dead in this country
is all rot. The Englshman VINO
started it didn't meet any insurance
agents or mining stock statesmen,
that's all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

DR.. Cooks wanderings in South
America will not prove that he dls-
covered anything except some easy
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
The Pervasive Cdor.

What is the most expensive per-
fume your know OFF"
And after, a moments thought Mr.
Chuggins replied, Gasoline. wash
ingtOn Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

"Fingy" Corners does not ENJOY
thinking about the lean years to come
when he will be separated from the
barrel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

New Jersey Is telling the packers
what it is going to do to them IN "rder
that they may make dignlfed get
away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

After all the other things we've
heard about Hetty Green we are not
SURPRISED to learn that she owns Satan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

washington PoSt.)
Uncle Sam has graciously deferred
taking the corporations out of Mr.
Morgan's control till the next session
of Congress-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
LIGHT AND AIRY.
, In 1850.

"Father. how is it | never hear you
mention the songs OF your carry
days."
Il dunno
Had they no songs them
"Oh. yes. They had one called Be
della and another entitled Annie
Rooney believe.'-Kansas City
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

English maritime interests do not
want Congress to pass SUBSIDY Dill
which is worthy of thought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Shane!
Perhaps Not.

(BOStOn GlObe)
It's only Near Admiral Peary so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
Maine Gossip
Extremes.

Some captious people seem to ma
The White House smile too MIN
How would they like the otner KIND
cleveland Plain Dealer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23
Wednesday, February %, 1910.
Boost Maine!

Funny hog cholera never happened
to get among the trust magnates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

Miss Martha Mitchell OF Alfred VINO
died Tuesday, Feb. Is, served 90 years
in the register of deeds office. She en-
tered the office of the register OF deedS
as q clerk about the year 1919 or o.
and in all the years since she mas
worked there or in the nearby office
of the register of probate. She was
well known and held in the highest
esteem by all the lawyers who have
practiced at the York bar for all that
long period. Miss Mitchell is survived
by several brothers and two sisters
the latter residents Of Alfred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

The dogs that won the dash to the
North Pole will try to win honors at
the big bench show to be held in Bos-
ton this week Four of those owned
by Commander Peary came to Port
land recently on the steamer Aucocis-
co and We're shipped to the Hub to
De placed on the bench. The CANNES
attracted much attention on their ar
rival IN Portland, especially the King
dog. weighing 125 pounds. The 9TH
er three dogs were not as large as this
ieiloW but We're still of considerable
SIZE. They are four of seven landed
at Eagle island by the steamer Roose-
Veit on her last visit there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

The old fertilizer plant which has
remained idle for the past few years
at North Lubec, will be taken down in
the near future and moved to Fast
port where it will be used for business
purposes by the Seacoast Canning
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-23

A Virginia young lady who IS at
present living in Saco found the first
real signs of spring in the city Satur-
day afternoon while on a snow shoe
ing trip. 1t was a rather strange
combination, in that it was a person
from a much warmer state than
Maine. who was enjoying a winter
sport and at the same time in dong so
found unmistakable warm weather
signs.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-05-27
An Ordinance.

City Hall. Paris. KY. May &c, 1910.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Council OF the City of Paris,
Ky:
That there be and is hereby levied
for general purposes for the year 1910
an ad valorem taX of 70 cents on each
and every $4,000 worth of all taxable
property within the said City of Paris,
made taxable by law for State pur-
poses. That there be and is hereby
levied for sinking fund purposes for
the.year 1910. an ad valorem tax of 40
cents on each and every $4,000 worth
of all property within the said City of
Paris made taxable by law for State
purposes. That there be and is hereby
levied for public school purposes for
the year 1910. an ad valorem tax of 25
cents on each and every $4,000 worth
of all property within the City of
Paris made taxable by law for State
purposes. That there be and is hereby
levied for library purposes for the
year 1910 an ad valorem tax of five
cents on each and every $4,000 worth
of all property within the City of
Paris made taxable by law for State
purposes. That there be and is here
by levied poll tax of $1.50 on each
and every male citizen over Il years
of age. resident of the said city of
Paris.
]. T. HINTON. Mayor.
Attest: A. G. ADAIR. Clerk.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-05-27
MATRIMONIAL.

MIR. Carl Robbins, of Winchester
and Miss May Bramblette, of Paris
were married in the parlors of the
Phoenix Hotel in Lexington. Wednes-
day afternoon at 2-o'clock, Rev. /. =
Spencer officiating.
They were accompanied from par;s
in an automobile bv Mr.. l.. II. BRYAN
of North Middletown, and Miss Mahel
Robbins, sister of the bridegroom
The bride was attired in "a beautiful
costume of old rose silk with a LARGE
picture nat. She is daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Bramblette and is q
young lady of lovely disposition and,
great personal beauty.
Mr. Robbins is a son of Mr.. DE-.
Robbins, of Little Rock. At present
ne holds position as stenographer
with the Winchester News, and is a
popular young man.
Following the ceremony the bride
changed her costume for a beautiful
blue travelling suit with hat and
gloves to match. and Mr.. and Mrs
Robbins left for short bridal trim TO
Cincinnati. They will make their
home in Winchester.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-05-27
B. F. C. Commencement Exer-
CiSeS.

The commencement exercises of the
Bourbon Female College "wednesday
night at the Christian church brought
to conclusion one of the most sue
ceSsful commencement weeks in the
history of the Institution.
hfhe church was beautifully and artis-
tically decorated for this occasion.
The rostrum was banked with potted
plants, palms, ferns and was strung
with smlay, while a cloth of green
and white formed canopy over the
heads of the thirteen pretty graduates
eleven OF whom were awarded diplo-
mas and Miss Katherine Thomson, in
music and Miss Susan Bond, in expires
sion, receiving certificates. The fol-
lowing were the graduates
T Mary Frances Alien, Mary Elizabeth
Batterton, Nora LAlleyne Baldwin,
Lola Darrell Gray, Sallie Mogan
Grimes, Bessie Tom Miller, Maude
Yaeger McKeehan, florence Augusta
Move, Anna Eads Peed, Catherine
VanArsdell Thomson, Margaret Irene
Valette.
Prof. c. G. Freeman, of the Tran
sylvania University, addressed the
class on the subject of 1.-The Ameri-
can Woman in Literature. The ad
dress of Prof. Freeman was schol-
arly and one of absorbing interest.
In an appropriate address Prof. M.
G. Thomson awarded the medal for
housekeeping to- Miss Mary Batterton,
and the medal which is given annually
by Mayor j. T. Hinton for improve
ment and department was presented to
Miss Madolin Denton. A handsome
hand-painted China plate was awarded
to Miss Florence Noovc, of the class
in French.
The Bourbon College this year has
enjoyed one of the most successful
sessions in its history and the week
just closed has been marked by the
many enjoyable events in the calen dar
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-05-27

City Hall, Paris, KY, May 26, 1910.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Council of the city of Paris,
Kentucky:
Section /. That the City Clerk be
and is hereby directed to advertise,
by one insertion each week for two
consecutive weeks in some newspaper
in general circulation in the city of
Paris, Kentucky, that bids will be
received on June ID, 1910, at the City
Hall for the franchise of entering in
and upon the streets and public ways
of the City of. Paris, Kentucky, to lay,
maintain and operate mains and pipes.
with the necessary appliances and
apurtenances, in said streets and pub
lie ways for the purpose of supplying
said city and its inhabitants and others
in the territory adjacent thereto with
gas, artificial or natural, for light,
heat. fuel and power purposes for a
period OF twenty (20) years.
Section 2. All bios shall be subject
to the following conditions:
Cal The successful bidder, his suc-
cessOrs or assigns, shall not charge
the city more than twenty-three dol
lars, ($23. 0O), per lamp post per year
for city lighting and to furnish free of
charge such gas as may be necessary
for the lighting of the city buildings,
and shall not charge consumers more
than one dollar and thirty-five cents,
(S1.35), per thousand cubic feet for
gas for fuel purposes. and not more
than one dollar and sixty cents,
Isl. 60). for gas for Illuminating with
the usual rebate of ten cents per
thousand for prompt payment. provid-
ed that a minimum charge of not over
fifty cents per month.may be made for
each service connected.
(b) The successful bider. his sue
cessors or assigns. shall have the
right to enter in and upon the streets
or public ways of the city ito lay its
pipes and to repair, renew or extend
the same but shall promptly repair at
its own expense all openings of the
streets or public ways So made.
(c) The Successful bidder. his sue
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-05-27

cessors or assigns. shall have INSTALL
ed in the city of Paris within
three, (3), months from the date of
his purchase of the franchise, mod
ern and efficient gas plant with mains.
pipes and apurtenances for the pur-
pose of selling and distributing gas as
aforesaid.
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby d.
rected to offer for sale said franchise
at public sale to the highest and best
bidder on June IA, 1910, at the City
Hall at z 80 p. m; when any bid shall
be accepted, the bidder. his successors
or assigns, shall become the owner of
said franchise subject to the condi-
tions herein above set fol tn.
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids that may be
made on said franchise.
J. t. HINTON, Mayor.
Attest: A. G. ADAIR, Clerk.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-05-27
An Ordinance

Tor the Letting By Public Bid
ding of a Franchise to Enter
In and Upon. the Streets
and Public Ways of the
City of Paris, Kentucky, For
the Purpose of Laying, Main
tanning and Operating Mains
and Pipes and All Necessary
Appendages to Supply the City
Of Paris and It's Inhabitants
and Others With Artificial and
Natural Gas for Lighting and
Heating Purposes.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-05-27
Decoration Day.

Saturday. June 8. will be observed
as the day to decorate the graves of
the dead CoRfe6erates in the Paris
cemetery. The Richard HAYES Chap
ter, Daughters of the Confederacy.
will have the matter in charge and
the program which viii be arranged
and announced, will include an ad-
dress and appropriate songs. A part
of the exercises will be held in the
room of the Daughters in the court
house after which they will go to the
cemetery where the graves of the de-
parted will be strewn with flowers
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-05-27
Free, Free.

Bring your coupon tomorrow and get
a Hoosier Cabinet free.
A. F. WHEELER & co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-05-27
Hammocks.

All kinds Of hammocks at Hinton 5.