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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
Hard Nut isr Anti.Annexails
(Whig and Courler.)

Ex-Secretary of State John w. Fos-
ter has given the anti -annexationists
a hard nut to crack. As Is usual with
destructive critics.th opponents or the
administration Of Hawaii propose no
practical solution of the Hawaiian prob
lem. They just yell and wave their
hands in the air and talk about jingo-
ism and inconsistency. But, as Mr..
Foster points out, even with annexa-
ton defeated the Hawaiian problem
still remains, and it is. therefore. in
cumbent on these destructive critics
to take hand in a little constructive
polity and policy. What will they do
with Hawaii? If annexation be an in
justice, what shall be the future re-
lations of the United States and the
islands? This is something worth dis
cussing, but even the most optimistic
can hardly expect that any two anti
annexationists will agree on any solu-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

An article of merit is sure to win.
So with the Hop Plasters which are
used in thousands Of homes with con-
fidence and success. Active the mo-
ment applied. All medicine dealerA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
A small Brewer boy recently re

A small Brewer boy recently re-
ceived one Of his Christmas presents
in advance Tuesday. 1t was a sled,
and, like any small boy, he was very
proud of it: but in fateful moment he
decided to harness a friends dog to the
sled and take ride. The scheme was
a good one and worked finely until the
sled had been made fast to the dog by
a rope around his neck. The s. B. got
on the sled and called to the dog to
get up" He got up. with ven
geance, the result being a broken sled,
a bruised boy and muchly-scared dos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
"OnIy the Heat"

Should be your motto when you need
a medicine. Do not be induced to take
any substitute when you call for Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Experience has proved it
to be the best. It is an honest medi-
cine. possessing actual and unequalled-
merit. We wise and profit by the ex-
perience of other people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
VOICES OF the PRESS.
"Would 30 Better Business. ;
New Bedford Standard.)

When buyers come to think, they will
discover that the trader of whom they
purchase an article and who gives them
stamps also gives them what is equiva-
lent to cash discount and the stamp
company exchanges that discount for an
article on which a generous profit il
made. BY and by people will begin to in
quire why they cannot have the discount
in money. or, what is the same thing, a
cheaper price for cash. And in the long
run the prudent buyers will prefer that
sort Of an inducement. 1t will be better
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
Merry Christmas.

Those who hung their stockings last
night and those who will hang them
tonight should compare notes today.
Perhaps they can arrive at a decision
respecting that much mooted question
whether the joys of anticipation or of
realization are the keener.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Pennington Independent: The Farm
ington farmer who slipped fat turkey
into his less fortunate neighbours pam
try window the night before Thanks
giving, was so well pleased with the
JOY his kind act resulted in, that ne
is contemplating a similar act Tor
Christmas, and mayhap for New Years
also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Perhaps they can arrive at a decision
respecting that much mooted question
whether the joys of anticipation or of
realization are the keener.
While the conditions under which the
farmers of Maine have labored the past
season were not favorable, it is wrong
to assume that this is a disagreeable
Christmas for them. The farmers Of
this State are so thrifty and fore
handed as rule that they lay up for
the rainy day or a rainy season; the
failure of a potato or an apple crop
does not beggar them. The proof that
they are not only able to indulge In
the delights of the holiday season but
have the disposition to do so this year
is not wanting. Despite the very poor
travelling of the past week many OF
them have ridden many miles to come
to town for the purpose of making pur-
chases.
According to the Portland Transcript
the Investigations of Mr.. Nathan Goold
show that a poem long attributed to
Hawthorne is not production of that
eminent writer's youth but the work of
Mr.. Thomas Shaw, rhymster of
Standish, well known in the early half
of the century for his verses on events
of local and temporary interest. This
poem, "A Mournful Song" by name, de-
plores the death of the wife and child
of Mr.. Nathaniel Knight of Windham.
who fell from a bridge over the Pre-
sumpscot on February %, 1907. This
song was printed for Mr. Shaw in Port
land. probably in the year of the acct
dent celebrated. At that time <Haw-
thorne was boy of tender years.
1t is now said that the wreck of the
schooner Susan p. Thurlow on Cusll-
ing's Island last week was due to the
breaking of the steering gear. 1t is
| said that all Y. S. government vessels
| are obliged to have extra outfits in
| readiness for emergencies and that all
| steamers are supposed to be similarly
supplied. One old sea captain says it
! is strange fact that this weakness IF
a vital part is so often overlooked by
| old seamen.
| A Swanville lady who left her son at
home to keep house while she attended
the Aid Society experienced consider
able difficulty in gaining an entrance
on her return. The boy is sound
sleeper and his mothers oft repeated
i calls, frantic clamor at the bell and
fruitless efforts to force windows and
doors, failed to rouse him. 1t reused
the genial store keeper across the way.
however, and by the aid of 20-foot
ladder an open window and pair of
lusty lungs he made the boy under
stand that his mother was below in the
rain. and very much desired seat nj
her own fireside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

eastern Argus.)

eastern Argus.)
The reelection Of Mayor Quincy in
Boston Is something Of q setback to
Mrs. Charlotte Smiths anti-bachelor
crusade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

HOODS PILLS are the favorite
family cathartic, easy to take, easy to
operate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Lyman is reported to be inflicted
with an 'injun devil"-Not bogy,
but a genuine beast of prey. Several
persons have seen it and the farmers
are much alarmed by it's depreciation.
Swine and young calves have been
carried away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

A youthful prodigy residing in East
port was asked by his teacher last
Sunday who was born on Christmas
day, and surprised her by answering,
without a moments hesitation, George
Washington.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25
FLASH-LIGKT PHOTOGRA-
PLY.

S. j. Chain, a photographer, is spen-
ding few days in town, making his
headquarters at the Hotel Central.
Mr.. Chain has with him one of the
Williams Flash-Light machines by
which he is enabled to take as good
photographs by night as by day. He
will take your pictures at your own
home obviating the necessity of a trip
to the gallery. He makes a speciality
of all kinds of high-grade photography
such as portraits, baby pictures,
groups, the interiors of halls, lodges,
schools, stores, offices, parlors, etc.
Every one has some nook or room in
their house which they would like a
photograph of and now is the opportu-
nifty to get good one. MIR. Chains
stay here will be limited and those de-
string pictures should leave their or
ders early.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed. that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney RENE
dy, fulfills every wish in relieving pain
in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passages
1t corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad eff
fects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to get up
many times during the night to uri-
nate. The mild and the extraordina-
ry effect of Swamp Root is soon real
lied 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distress
sing cases. If you need Il medicine
you should have the best. Sold by
druggists, price fifty cents and one
dollar. You may haye Il sample bot
tie and pamphlet both sent free by
mail. Mention THE REVIEW and
send your address to DIR. Kilmcr & Co.
Binghampton, N. Y. The proprietor
of this paper guarantees the genuine
ness of this offe".
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25

Terms, 81 so Pei Year in Advance.
$500 after Six Months
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25

The Prairie du Chen Courier says
it cost the state some $4,000 last year
to keep the deer parks stocked for the
hunters. Then it grimly remarks:
Among other privileges the tender
foot nimrods are being sent home IN
wooden boxes marked G, Q, D. Sever
hunters were killed in Northern Wis
consin in one week and five were fatal
1y shot in Michigan last week.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25
HOW TO FIND OUT

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours; sediment or settling indi-
Gates an unhealthy condition of the
kidneys. When urine stains linen ii
is evidence of kidney trouble. Too
frequent desire to urinate or pain in
the back, is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out
of order
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25
WAN

Boys and Girls to advertise for us.
We pay 81 60 per hour and give them
Bicycles, Gold Watches, Cameras,
Guns, Skates, and 100 other useful ar
ticles. Send stamp for full particulars,
samples and premiums.
Royal PepSin Gum Co,
5A,-170 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25
Madison State Journal

Madison State Journal
The Democratic papers are having
great deal to say about the increased
state tax, and are misquoting and dis
torting the figures so as to give wrong
impression to the public. They pre-
sent table which shows that the ex-
penses are greater under Republican
than they were under Democratic rule.
This is partially true. There have
been increased expenses for public in
situations that were unavoidable. The
Democrats in order to make political
capital failed to levy state tax IN
1894, hoping thereby to prove to the
people that they had been practlclng
economy. The result of this was, OF
course, to deplete the treasury, and to
create debts which the Republicans
had to pay when they came in power
three years ago.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25

I, TANTED- TRUSTWORTHY AND AC-
wv tive gentlemen or ladies to tray
Ell for responsible, established house in
Wisconsin. Monthly, S65.O0 and ex-.
penses. Position steady. Reference.
Enclose self-addressed stamped envel-
ope. The Dominion Company, Dept.
Y, Chicago.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25
! ANTEL-TRUsTWoRTItY AND

yANTEL-TRUSTWOR AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies' to trav-
ell for responsible, established house, in
Wisconsin. Monthly, s65.eo and ex-
penses. Position steady. Reference.
Enclose self addressed stamped envel-
ope. The Dominion Company, Dept.
Y, Chicago.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25
HAY! HAY!! HAY!!!

| have lot of both wild and tame
hay in first class condition which ! will
sell by the bale, ton or car load lots at
prices to suit.
JOHN GREEN
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25
FRESH OYSTERS

Can be had at Mart Hirzel's Restau-
rant in any style, can or bulk, fried or
stewed. SELECTS, The best in the
market.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25
HEALTH
AND
ACCIDENT
INSURANCE.
idelity Mutual Aid Association
San Frandisco, Cal.
For Five Cents Per Day

WILL PAY ACCORDING to the hazard of oc-
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WILL Pay, if you areaccidentally killed,
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WILL Pay $40 week, when you are
sick and unable to work,
WILL PAY 500 for funeral expenses.
WILL Pay, ii you lose a hand an foot
or both feet or both hands, $13S to S434.
IF INSURED,
You cannot lose all your Income when
you are Sick or Disabled by Accident
Absolute Protection to the member npon
paying So life membership fee aud dues Of
$3.50 per month.
The Fideliey Mutual Aid Association is
Prominently the Largest and Strongest
Accident and Health Association in the
United States.
It has $4,000 cash deposits with the
States of California and Missouri, which, to-
gether with an ample Reserve Fund and
large assets make it's certificate an absolute
guarantee of the Solidity OF it's protection to
it's members
A two-thirds policy costs 81 per mont
dues.
A one-third policy costs $3.50 per quarter
dues.
Reliable Agents Wanted, Write
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Secretary and General Manager,
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OrJOHN CARSON, Special Agent,
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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-25

Entered at the Post Office at Eagle Riv-
err, Wis, as second class mail matter.
The sun., 1897-12-26
Position Of the Feet.

"The conventional method CT walking
not the easiest way, nor is it the most
graceful Ii is the conventional position
which for generations has been taught
by military tacticians and dancing mas
ters Almost every mother adjures her
child to turn out its toes. The child is
still further instructed iu the art of
walking as soon as he is sent to dancing
school or to Il military academy. until
the position becomes second nature to
him. Yet it is certain that to ty.rn out
the toes at the angle generally given is
far from the correct position Of the feet
in walking A writer in the New
York Tribune substitutes this statement
by quoting high medical authority
who AYERS that it requires more bodily
exertion to walk with the toes turned
even at a slight angle than it does to
place them on the ground straight, SO
that a horizontal line from the heel to
the tee of any one of the footballs would
pass through the heel and toe Of all
footballs made by that foot This is the
artistic step, where the feet are placed
straight and the footballs are on parallel
lines, separated a proper distance from
each other
Artists agree that the straight ahead
position Of the feet in walking is the
most graceful and dignificd and the
military and dancing master step is an
artiticia! on Examine all pieces of
sculpture The Venus of Milo instant
ly occurs to the mind. The position Of
the foot is straight forward There are
no noteworthy exceptions to this rule in
art Painters and sculptors always COM
in this position.
The sun., 1897-12-26

RUSSIAN BLOUSE COSTUME.
desirable cut and shape, and can be had,
moreover, in every conceivable color.
The woman of moderate means finds
the Russian blouse a decided comfort,
for with good pattern it may be made
at home with less risk of disastrous re-
suits than the tight fitting bodice The
Russian coat in black velvet is growing
in favor, and very charming it is when
richly trimmed with fur and embroider-
ed with jet.
There is a soft persuasiveness about
the cloths one meets at first class houses.
Take, for example, the simla cloths, one
Of those soft vienna materials whose
very texture is beautiful to look at and
to touch, and they make most excellent
cloaks and capes. Among many other
cloths are some reversible ones inter-
woven with plaid Innings.
The box cloth cape which holds IA
vored place is to be met with in elegant
guise, beautifully braided and luxuri.
ously lined. One of these, lined in
green glace and faced Oh it's high en-
broidered collar by caracul, lives in thu
mind, so dainty was it, SO becoming.
There are capes also in velvet Of rich
puppies, greens, etc, bordered by frills
of caracul and finished by high collars
Of the same, aud there are evening
The sun., 1897-12-26
TIE NEWEST TOQUES.

ence. Adapted to ladies' wear, the vel.
vet is formed into many folds at the
brim, and the trimming is often ar
ranged in point in front.
The sable toques with large upstand.
ing yellow and gold osprey are very
charming indeed.
There are some pretty bridesmaids
hats in white velvet with white feathers
and osprey and red roses The toreador
very much enlarged is shape that
takes well. Many of the large hats are
exceedingly picturesque.
Included with new importations is a
Sappho toque in cerise velvet, trim
med with lace aigret and feathers. A
toque in beaver colored velvet, with
fully draped crown and brim, turns up
sharply on one side and is supported un-
derneath by quantity of parma violets
which form, in fact the whole side of
the toque Very charming is gray vel
vet togue embroidered in silver and
plentifully trimmed with birds and a
rouleaux of velvet
Conspicuous among the picture hats
is velvet one in the new capucine
shade. The brim is edged with white
lace, and there are velvet rosettes under
the brim Another pretty large hat is
made in soft beaver in beautiful shade
Of castor, the shape being one which is
exceedingly becoming. The brim is
turned up a la Gainsborough and caught
The sun., 1897-12-26
DIAMOND DUST.

Cincinnati, Philadelphia. Louisville
and Washington have sufficient uunl
Der Of men reserved iur next season t,
/ make twelve complete teams.
Professor Hinton has again appeared
/ upon the scene with his pitching ma.
chine. He wants the University Of Min.
ncsota to try it.
| 1t cost 81 900 less to run thc Eastern
League in 1897 than it did in 1896.
Bob Cruthers sill umpire in the
Western League next season.
Baseball is being played every Sunday
in New Orleans.
There will be no Maine State League
next year
President Won Der Abe, Of the st.
Louis Browns, has sold Hart, the pitcher
to pittsburg for llughcy and one thou
sand eight hundred dollars in cash.
Speaking OF catclcrs, il Dexter is
traded off the Louisville club will have
to do some tall hustling for backstop
material. Wilson is II good, every dav
backslop, capable Of an abundance OF
work, but his playing will never dazzle
the eye lie has plenty OF nerve, can
throw we'll, but is wociulIy weak in hit
ting and is an ice wagon on the bases.
From an entirely disintcrcsted poiEt Of
view it appears that the wind pad depart
mcnt needs help as much as does the
inficld or olnicd.-Louisviilc Courier
journal.
The annual election Of officers of the
Louisville base ball club will be held
December IS. 1t is not thought that any
changes will be made in the clubs otIi-
GERS, although there may be one or two
changes in Che directorate.
Catcher Robinson, OF the Chicago club,
hit the nail on the head when, in com
menting upon the Baltimore-Washing
ton deal, he said Il first bascman next
season must know how to field because
Of the increase in the number Of hits to
right garden. The mixed hitting style
now in vogue calls for first bascnan
who can do more than catch II thrown
ball, and the duties of the men at the
initial corner will be more trying than
ever in 1898.
Up to date, Anson is to manage three
The sun., 1897-12-26

Business men generally con-
slider this will be a year of mark.
ed improvement over the last
three. We find most Of those who
are furnishing agents i'll legite-
mate business are doing we'll
When agents make "lnuch
monies it takes more to keep
them; and the reverse Some
men, when times change, change
their business, and generally
spend their change. AS rule a
successful man has been at same
business a long while. The can-
vasser can make good profits on
small investment.
The sun., 1897-12-26
The New Bloomer LegEing.

1t is surprising what Il change has
come over our women folk since they
who object to the regular bloCmcr or
other biturcatcd garments have taken
to the short skirt The principal
objection to the old blOomcr was its
lack of neatnrss 1t is true that few
women looked well in bloomers. but the
general opinion was that as rule they
were Il fiat failure and about as attract
I'VE as football trousers. The new
bloomer logging has distinct style of
its own. says Il writer in the Philadel
it to the knee, but below tho Logging
part ends in sort Of gaiter, covering
The stocking and shoe and serv ing the
double purpose Of protection from cold
and dampnoss The upper part is not
bulky, and the lower part fits the leg
snugly from the knee down The gar.
ment is generally made of jersey cloth
because it clings so well to the figure.
Black is the most serviceable color, but
dark blue and brown are always to be
relied upon to produce good effects One
fair Philadelphia bicyclist has had
pair of the new bloomer leggings made
entirely of chamois leather which has
been stained soft tan color Another
pair made by the same dealer is of thin
dogskin AS every bicyclist knows there
is an advantage about having garment
Of the sort made from some kind Of
tough material This not only protects
the knee from bumps and bruises, but
saves the garment from being torn dur.
ing fall upon sharp stones.
The sun., 1897-12-26
SELF.La...: :GNSE.

Midget GIynn, the dandy boy uf tliis
city, will fight Austin Rice, before the
Grecnpoint Sporting Club, of Brooklyn,
on January 3. The midget starts train
ing today.
AL Herford wants to match his negro
fighter, Cans, against any l3O-pound
man in the world. Herford says that
Cans would like to accommodate Kid
Mcfarland with a match, and also that
he has wclterweight cf the name Of
jim ,jancy. of Washington d. G., who
has joined the purse-hunting brigade.
jim Corbc,t has been training
pretty hard of latc--on Broadway, be
tween the hours Of | and 3 Il. III. The
only thing that seems to trouble him is
the thought that he may have to fight
some OF the Young ''cumcrS' in the
heavyweight class before long. Several
Of the youngsters are $poiIng for a
chance At the Naval Cadet
Before the late fight Dan Crccdon cX-
pressed the opinion that Kid Mccoy was
Il "IroSt' and a guy. 1t is reasonable to
believe that he has reversed his opinion
and is willing to cuncc'c That Mct toy
knows thing or two about pugiliS.n.
Billy Muddrn's champion, RuhIin is
not expected t" rise superior to the
string OF Spcond-ralc men who have ap-
pcarrd in the heavyweight class within
the past year
There is we'll authenticated report
that Charley Golf, the siN-foot California
middlcwcight is trying 10 arrange Il
match with "kid'' Mccoy. Gofl is a
mighty strong y"ung man, wit II b'au
titui reach. but he is still young and has
lots to learn before he tackles Mccoy.
That he is Il conner Il good many people
think. but he hasn't had experience
enough to 60 against Mccoy.
The sun., 1897-12-26
Fashions In JeWelry,

There seems no limit to the diamond
combs, hair ornaments and jeweled al.
erets with which women now adorn
their heads whenever they don evening
gowns. The most attractive decoration
for the hair is diamond ornament of
broad inclination and glittering surface
Failing the real gems. women can
fall back on the imitation jewelry, for
happily, according to The jewelers.
Circular, the setting of the imitation
stones is executed with SO much care
and taste that the least valuable be.
comes an artistic ornament