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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

y to DR.. Skolficld. Mrs. D. L. War
rer was the recipient of Il large pictul q
us token of the love ard appreciation
of tn" children and members Of the
St hoOl.
At o',lock this morning 100 pack
ages of tobacco furnished by the Con
tinental Tobacco co. viii be dStrib-
uted among the men.
At II o'clock. at the hospital. the
Home Orchestra will give a special
concert for the members there Th"
dining room ut the hospital has been
Very taStefuily trimmed for the occa-
sion through the efforts of the nurses
,.nd the walters. Nor will the men who
are i'm the hospital be forgotten in the
Christmas smoke. About 400 cigarS
Will hc distributed among them.
y moving spirit in the hospital feS
tINitieS has been the Rev. j. l..
DE Moss. Il veteran, who is now Il pa
ticnt there. though able t. go out of
iuurs. and he has literally used his
strength in planning merry christ
mas for his comrades. 1t is ut his sug-
gestion that the Continental Tobacco
60. makes its presents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

Heart troIbic. at least among the
Americans. is certainly increasing ahJ
while this may be largely due to the eX-
element and worry of American busi-
Eess life it is more often the result Of
weak stomachs, OF poor digestion.
Real organic disease is incurable. but
not one case in IA hundred of heart trou
bic is organic.
The close relation between heart trou
BILE and poor digestion is because both
organs are controlled by the same great
nerves. the sympathetic and PncumOgas-
tric
In another way. also the heart is affect
ed by the form of poor digestion. which
causes gas and fermentation from half
digested food There is feeling of op
preston and hcavines; in the chest caus
ed by pressure of the distended stomach
on the heart and lungs. interfering with
their action; hence arises palpitati IN and
short breath.
Poor digestion also poisons the blood.
making ii .tthin and watery which irri-
tates and weakens the heart.
The most sensible treatment for heart
trouble is to improve the digestion and
to insure the prompt assimilation of food.
This oat be done by the regular use
after D q: s of some safe, pleasant ana
effet 1: digestive preparations like
STU I. Dysuepsia Tablets. which may
be +, I'd IT most drug stores and which
cont. IS ,aluable. harmless digestive ele-
men. IN I pleasant. convenient form.
1t i; sac TO say that the regular per-
sjstent use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
at meal time will cure any form of stOn-
ach trouble except cancer of the stom-
ach
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

W. II. Henderson returned. Tuesday.
fl ON a several days trip down river in
search of logs belonging to the Inter
rational Paper Co. and succeeded in
locating several thousands which had
been stranded along the shore by the
recent Hood. He says that the river
down to within about 4 miles of Bath,
is grues pme sight with the ice piled
several feet thick i'll all shapes. He
saw the tugs making their desperate
effort to break up the ice as they
would back up and then charge upon
the ice at full headway. seemingly with
power enough TO break the tugs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25
MAINE FARMING NOTES.

George Staples has put in cold stor-
age in Boston 100 barrels Of aDpias
raised upon his farm in Temple
=. +. Dyke d Son Of Chesterville
have canned 100 cases 13.200 cans) OF
apples equal to about 2000 bushels
this fan Four cars were filled with
them and shipped to their agents in
Portland.
Knott Gates of Thorndike. has a
handsome yoke of oxen girtinS nearly
eight feet. for which he has refused an
oefer of 5000. George 2. Higgins of the
same town has a pair of grade
Herefords. eight months old. which
Girt five feet.
Hopkins Bros Of Fort Fairfield re-
port their ShOl thorn stock doing well.
They now have 8 young calves pure
bred aud also have one very nice
voung heifer lam Dutchess of Bos-
ton. two years first prize COW at the
International Exposition st. John,
They also had the first prize heifer at
Ere derictoh thissSear in Mayflower By
Abbotsford L? ~ making her haif
sister to Valiant sold in Flats safe
tie .th inst. for $l615. She has a very
promising calf at foot by Harold.
Harold has been 1st prize bull at four
Dominion shows this season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25
THE MCCLELLAN ARRIVES.
0nce More at Home Alter Having Covered
25.757 Miles Sine. July.

New York. Dec 24.-The United
States transport Mcclellan arrived.
Monday. from Manila. from which port
she sailed. oct. Is. with So cabin passen-
gers and 242 soldiers from the Philip
pines. OF th,s1 42a .ncn ar er the lst
battalion of Engineers. the others are
discharged soldiers. Among the cabin
passengers We're Col c. A. Dempsey.
Major Henry Wygant. Major J. f.
Maxim. Captains G. c. Walcott F. HI.
Lawton, II. L. Threlkeld. Lieut.. Earl
FGmnndson. Captain ]. f. Stephens
Lieut.. !. s. Johnson. Lieut.. w. S.
Martin.
The transport brought the bodies Of
captain Herbert Draper Of the United
states Marine Corps. who died at
Hong Kong. and VIM. B. Tabb. aged
- years. civilian clerk TO the United
states naval engineer at Cuba, who
lied at sea. NOV. q. of dysentery and
abscess of the liver. Apart from this
death there was not a case of illness
throughout the entire voyage.
Eight officers who were passengers
or, the transport left the vessel at Port
said to make Il tour Of Europe. The
engineers battalion. is composed of
Cos. y. and ID. Thee troops have
been in active service about two years
engaged in bridge building and road
making in the Philippines. Part of
Co. & saw service in China.
The Mcclellan had generally stormy
weather from Suez to Bermuda, where
she was obliged to stop for coal. her
supply having run low. From Ber-
muda to this port she had strong head
winds with heavy squalls OF rain.
The Mcclellan since leaving New
York. July 10. last. has covered a dis
lance of 25.1J7 miles. She left New
York with $50 men Of the 26th L. S.
Infantry and "A party Of eight Con-
gressmen. SHE arrived at Manila, Sept.
.. discharged the troops and then spent
- days visiting the various islands
with the congressman. She left Ma
mia on the return trip. Oct. Is, on her
return to this port.
Her distance out to Manila was l2.-
t32. her visiting cruise about the
islands was 217o. and the homeward
trip was ll.55O. making a total of a5.-
-. miles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25
Christmas at the Home.

The Sunday school Christmas tree at
the chapel, Christmas eve. was very
pleasant affair and very creditable to
the hdies who have worked so hard to
maxi it success. 1t will be bright
Spoti long to be remembered by the
children. who rendered the several Sc
Iections of their varied program of
singing. readings and recitations APP
u, optiate to the occasion in a manner
whih did honor to themselves and
tteir, instructors. The tree was very
u, eitily and tastefully decorated. and
the presents. largely for the children.
werei numerous. Some fun was made
by al few of the presents received by
the older ones. especially for those who
knewlof the party stranded on the
Electiics in the recent snow storm, by
the ift of IA small broom to J. E. Libby
and al miniature snow shovel Labelled
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

Mrs. Lydia Bartram. of Assyra. Mich
writes: II nave suffered from stomaCn u
trouble for ten years and five differert
doctors gave me only temporary felicf
a Mr.. f. r. Page advised me TO trv
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets and for
boxes did me more permanent benefit
than all the doctors medicines tha, /
have ever taken.
Mrs. G. II. Crotsley. 53S Washington
St. Hoboken. New Jersey. writes:
'Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets just filI th..
bill for children as we'll as for older
folks. I've had the best of luck witt,
them. My threc-year-old girl takes them
as readily as candy l nave only to say
tablets and she drops everything else
and runs for them.
Miss Leila Dively, 4627 Plummer St.
Pitt sburg. Pa, writes: II wish everyone
to know how grateful l am for Stuart S
Dyspepsia Tablets. | suffered for long
lost flesh right along until one day I no.
ticed an advertisement of these ia blet :
and Immediately bought a 80 cent box at
the drug store. ! am only on the second
box and am gaining in flesh and color.
| have at last found something that has
reached my ailment." Nt,E "A
Phil Brooks. Detroit Mich. says.
Your dyspepsia cure has worked won
ders in my case. I.suffered for years
from dyspepsia but am now entirely cured
and enjoy life as ! never have before
gladly recommend them @ t5s-5~ts
Full sized package of these tablets sold
by druggists at 80 cents. Little book sc.,
stomach troubles mailed free. Address,
F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall. Mich ,AesSs
ddec2c- -25-2f
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

on" of the lucky hunters of this Vi
entity is Fred Townsend. While out
III he woods about two miles this side
al Tosus. Monday. he noticed a s'luir-
It on the ground. He watched it
closely and soon it ran up Il tree and
he discovered that the little fellow VAS
white. He brought his gun to his
shoulder and shot the animal. ON a
close examination. it was found that
tia" little fellow was in every way. OK
."It color. the same as the common red
squirrel. He is the same size. mas the
huShy tail, the mouth and paws the
same. Those who have seen game OF
aIi kinds in this vicinity never before
have seen a squirrel of this kind. nor
have they even heard of one. Mr..
townsend viii try ana ascertain
Whe thor there are any others of the
kind that have been taken here. He is
having the squirrel mounted by
Ii mer Dill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25
Mans Mission On Earth
MEDICAL BOOK FREE.

Know Thyself' book for men , My
regular price 80 cents; will be sent free
sealed, postpaid) to any male read r OF
this paper. cents for postage Ad rcss
The Peabody Medical Institute, 4 BlI-
inch street Boston Mass, eStabl. shed
IN 1860, the Quest and best in America
Write today Tor free book. THE Key to
Health ard Happiness
EDITORS NOTE-For 40 years the
Peabody Medical Institute has been a
liked fact, and IT will remain So 1t is as
standard as American gold.
The Peabody Medical Institute has
many imitators. but no equals-B ,ston
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25
new ENGLAND.
Her Worthy Sons the Country
Over Gather Together
And Tell of Her Deeds, Her Present
- and Her Future.
Distinguished Speakers al the Several Meet.
ing Of New England Clubs.

| Philadelphia Dec. 24-The 21st an
nual banquet of the New England So
Ciety of Pennsylvania was held Monday
night. in Horticultural hall, covers be-
| ing laid for nearly 400 members and
! guests. Guests were present from New
York. Baltimore. Washington. Boston
and o:hor cities. Assistant United
States Attorney Gen. James NJ Beck
president of the society, opened the
speechinakine with brief address. In
coming down the line of the illustrious
New lcnglanders. President Back men
toned the name of 'Cieorge Dewey"
This vas the signal for an outburst Of
applause such as was not repeated
during the remainder of the evening
The chairman then Introduced as The
first speaker Associate Justice David J.
Brewer of the United State supreme
court, who responded to the toast The
United States. Il World Power" JUS
tice Brewers address was frequently
punctuatsd by applause.
Among other things he said: The
last few years nave written much %
history. The nh century brings us
face to face with new conditions and
We are Conscious that the United States
Of America have become a more impor-
tart factor in the worlds thought
Some fancy that the Spanish war
wrought the great change. This is
hardly SO. 1t may have cleared the
air and brought US face to face
with the consciousness of the change.
but silent forces Of commerce ana
religion have been At work for years
bringing about that result. The mer-
chant and the missionary have lift"I
the republic from her isolation ana
given her the tllecnly seat at the head
Of the council Of nations.
Again and aG.in il is stated that tn,
United States have now become !,
world power. 50 they have. but what
is meant hy the term world power.
and how arr we 10 Justify our right to
that titl"2 Nnt hy the manifestation Of
military or naval strength. While wars
viii hc. as wars nave been and Whilr
thCr" is within the resources Of ojii
country an undiSplGyed military anI
naval strength that makes her tho most
dangerous enemy on land and sea yet
the dawn of the 20tn century unveils "a
greater national glory than can be- won
on any field cf strif"
While the events cf the last two or
hire" years have compelled an increase
in our military and naval force. WhiI.
the amount of money which is called
Tor by the roll of the SECRETARIES of war
ana navy to many too large and while
The Holl Of the drum ana hlare of the
hugle az" more often heard. Yet the
sons of the pilgrims will never turn gu,
country over To the man on hoI setback.
nor will our dearest !aurrls be crimson
ed with the blood of the dying soldier.
NV" shall deserve ID he called !:
world power because cur relations with
All nations viii be carried upon the
highest PRINCIPLES of truth and Justice
We st@nd in the council of nations
strong e:nugh t. fear 70 attempt to
wrong us. so strong that we cannot ar
ford to wrong any. even the Weakes.
nation: strong enough to be firmly just
10 the most powerful of nations and 50
strong that we must y" kindly lust
with the " eakeSt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

owercould they relievemv sufferings. became
addicted to the use of the drug, which was gradu-
ally getting me more and more IN its power.
when | was fortunately induced to try DR..
Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy
'From that time to the present have not
taken particle of morphine ar opium in any
of ITS forms. save once; neitnor have had a
recurrence Of the severe neuralGic pains IN my
head. really do not feel like the same person.
Whv do You spend your Gavs IN torture and
YOUR nights in sleepless torment when vou can
surely bc cured : Get DR.. Greene's Nervnra
blood and nerve remedy now and begin its use
Write or call on DR.. Greene for free special adj
vice. His address is "a Temple Place, Bos-
ton, Mass. Don't delay il YOU need help.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

Hon. David j. Hill. first assistant sec
retary of state. responded to the toast.
Patriotism He said the patriC tism
or place has played glorious part IL
the history of the world and has nerved
heroic men to do noble deeds on ms nv a
field of honor. American patriotism he
said, is not born of possession but of
aspiration; not of the influence of ACE.
but of the inspiration of princi ples.
Continuing he said Never before has
our country seemed so worthy of love
and conflict as now. for never fore
mas IL exhibited greater justice or mag
namity.
WI Ting Fang, the Chinese n MIS-
ter, responded to the toast: "A Greet
ing from the Orient" Minister WI
spoke briefly. saying that it was emf
nently proper that the New Eng and
Society should each year hold Gel bra
tions memorizing the landing of their
forefathers. as ii was but the cele Sra
ton of the day Of New Englan :ers'
political and religious liberty.
He alluded briefly to the open door
of the Chinese empire. saying that for
elgnerS are treated the same as the
natives: there was no high tari in
China. such as other countries had.
because the other countries had rngu-
lated the tariff for China. The Oldest
nation in the East. he said. was g.ate-
ful to America for all she had don for
China.
America. he continued would not op-
press the weak, but would see that JUS
tice is done to ALL This country will.
sr,,
world power but the world power
in commerce and peace.
Enurke Cochran responded to the
toast. America in the Twentieth cen
Jury"
He VAS followed 1y Simeon Ford Of
Sew York. Rev Rockwell II. Potter of
Hartford. Conn. and Charles = Ham
I'm NJ Boston. who spoke on the re-
Spertiyo topics. The Yankee of To-
day" Puritan ana Yankee" and The
Hld BAY State"
Nv. Hamlin paid Il glowing tribute
tn Massachusetts,. touched on the COM
n"rr ial supremacy of the United
.it;,t.a and spok" on the question of
whether The new races brought within
iht confines IF tn" United States are to
} cnair permanently "r temporarily.
Nj. iIImlin in part said:
Our country in its new Industrial
growth and national prominence should
guard against even listening 10 false
principles Of public morality. We often
hear that politics is not subject to
moral laws. that the golden rule is for
ana not for states. that
politics necessarily must thrust aside
the standard of right. that whatever
may be the standard Of the individual,
self representation is the standard OF the
state.
While the struggle for self-pres-
-rvation. whether between individuals
nr nations. is d keen one. VIC shall find
in studying it that the rules of conduct
which conducc to the self-prescrvation
II the individual will in the long run.
secure the same end for the nation, |
and that the golden rule will secure for
US treatment from other nations such |
as we in our national policy accord to
them
We believe that the United States |
government is great enough and |
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

strong enough to adhere to the stand
ard OF right and wrong which we lay
down for Individual conduct.
I'VE are, today, at the highest point
of our national prosperity. We have
emerged from a century of industrial
isolation and have joined the family
of nations Problems are before us
which demand enlightened and broad
craftsmanship.
TODAY. under the leadership OF our
late martyred President and his Illus
trIous successor we recognize that the
home market has been outgrown. Our
industries have attained industrial
manhood and we have gone forth to
conquer the markets of the world
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25
The Christmas Evening Concert.

At % clGcH. At the Opera hnISc, = sIcc
ial christmas evening concert will y,
given by the orchestra rs follows.
March-'..A Signal from Mars Taylor
Overturc-'The Clerks If st. NicholaS.
DpmerS ~
Polka-'t columbian. RoilinScr
tCornct solo. Mir MrShtchyl
Grand ID sCriptive Fantasia. Lang, \
"Christmas at Home,
Christmas Evc-ArrIVli uf Guests +
Surper-Drinllinc Song-Retirins t.
Bed-Santa Claus Ni+it-Srrcnade-
Snow Storm-Church Bells-ChriSt
mas twdke-p..G't of Childr, i
Around chriStmlS Tree-tieDeraI
Ddnce--Good Nisht-Sleieh Ri ,
Galop Going Home.
Waltzcs-'Dream On the Ocean, GunsI
Idyle"-'The Forge in the Forest.
L. !.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25
William Allen.

William Allen. the man who WAS as
S;,ulted in his quarters on "Wednesday
Of last week by William Davenr prt
Ged at the hospital. ut > O'Clock sun
day night. as the result Of the wounds
he received at that time.
Davenport is a native IF Nova Scotia
but Was a resident of New York when
admitted to the Home something over
:: var ago. and served in co. G. of the
eth ~ J Vols. during the war. His
age was 60 years. The funeral will be
held at he chapel at II O'Clock Thurs
,iir forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25
GRANGE ELECTIONS.

Georges River Grange. Liberty-Mas-
ter Ralph Morse: ] 0vcrseeri p, LA. C,aib
Moody: steward. Theodore Rowell; as
sistant steward George Palmer: lady as
sistant steward Marcia Palmer: Ceres,
Artie Sanford: Pomona Flora Sherman. !.
Flora. Stella Ieeman; gatckecpcr. F"rc+
Knowlton: secretary. Frances J. Hurd.
orCanist. Mrs. Blanche Cram.
Seaside Grange. Bristol-Mastcr. George
assistant steward. Ernest Hatch; lee
turer. w. Fl. Mcbride: chaplain. Horace
6; pooie <fere,arE d,Din E j. Ery,fG .re,
William NJ. Boyd; Ceres. Josie Laughton; ;
Pomona. Emma Woodward; Flora. An
mic NJ. isobbns: lady assistant steward
Fannie Il. Jones; Urganist. Annie NJ.
Robbins.
Harvest Moon Grange. Thorndike--
Master. Everett II. Ward: "versecr. Os-
mond J, Parsons; lecturer. Fannie
steward. Irving Parsons: chaplain: Chas.
Parsons treasurer. Virgil " Higgins:
secretary: 4. NJ. Higgins: gatekeepcr.
Flora, Afiic Parsons Ceres Annie D.
Ward; lady assistant steward, Maud
Ware.
Amma.Iamast Grange. En;icld-Master.
lecturer. c. NJ. Erady; steward. George
j.. DolIcy: assistant steward, Joseph ID.
Shorey; chaplain, Mrs. George l.. Dolley.
tarv. Everett j. Pcttengiil: gatekeeper
Mrs Nellie A. Lamb: Ceres. Mrs. Everett
). retuengii: Pomona, Mis-: Robert h
WILSON, Flora, Mrs. l.. NJ. iioweS: lady
assistant steward. Mrs. Joseph f. Wake
field.
Leeds Grangc-Master. Frank II. Her
rick. overScer, j.. y. Russell. lecturer.
Mrs. T.. A. Russell; steward. A. L.
Thomas; treasurer. benjamin Thomas.
secretary. \. +. Deanc; satckeepcr. y.
l.. Neal: Ceres: Mrs. r. II: Herrick:, Po-
mona, Miss Mabel u. Lincoln; Flora.
Mrs. A. L. Thomas; assistant RI.
ISa Lane; lady assistant steward, Mrs.
Lucy Ryder; chorister, Miss Alice Lin
sey.
New Sharon Grange-Mastcr. Edgar -.
Corson: overseer. Chandler Grey; lee
tucr-. George A. Merrill: .itcwsr:;. r &.
Hale: assistant steward. Maurice a.
surcr. Samuel York; secretary. Mrs Ada
B. Dunn: gatekeeper, Martin St1rcr. po
mona. Mrs. George \. Merrill Flora.
Mrs. F. Haley: Ceres. Mrs Jon 1,GcorCu:
lady assistant steward. SIR. Amy Grey.
Androscoggin Grange tireere-Mastcr
Jethro Weymouth: .,verseer. Walter " 81
kins; lecturer. Helen Thomas: steward
Ernest Sanderson: treasurer. John Moui-
ton; secretary. Viola Beal. satei'ceper.
Guy Parker; Ceres; Eva We..moutG: Po-
Richardson: lady assistant stewart, Mrs
Guy Parker: agent. Eli Hodgkint: or
ganist Annie Sawyer: librarian. Etta
Wilkins
Sagadahoc Grange. Bowdoin Certc.--
Mas,er. W. l.. Maloon; oVerS-2r. L. :.
Carr: lecturer Mary f. Rogers. steward.
Guy Williams: assistant steward. Horace
Bickford; chaplain. Henry Williams:
treasurer. VI. a. Wilson: secretary. 4. T.
Whitney; satekeeper. Lewis aiiiiaInS.
Ceres. AIRS w. T.. Maloon; Pomona. A,s.
r. s Carr: Flora Mrs. = T. Whitney:
lady assistant steward. rillic Gillespie
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

Why not have a coon for Il pet ria tn
@: than Il coon cat? Guide Tom Jones
is authority for the fact of their MAX
ing fine and affectionate pets. He
captured one few weeks ago and
after tanning it for about 8 weeks he
let it GO. but after d week Of the old
life and freedom of hunting for its
own food the coon concluded that il
was much nicer being domestic ami
NAL 50 returned to Mr.. Jones and APP
ears now Ia he enjoying life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

Under all the discouraging circum-
stances of flood and the rain. Tuesday
forenoon. the merchants as a rule feel
Well satisfied with the holiday trade
ana the people of this city have been
wise and no doubt protited by patroniz-
ing home stores 50 largely in buying
their presents. The stores will be Open
today. for business up to noon. but the
banks and barber shops will be closed
the entire day. The post office will be
open the entire day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25
You Needn't.

You needn't keep on feeling dis
tressed after eating, nor belching. nor
experiencing nausea between meals.
In other words, you needn't keep on
being dyspeptic, and you certainly
shouldn't.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia
1t strengthens and tones the stoms ch.
perfects digestion. creates a normal ap-
petite. and builds up the whole Gystem
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

The menu card. this year. contains
upon its first page most excellent
half tone of Gen. NJ. 7. Mcmahon. pres
idcnt of the EOard of Managers. the
second and third pages are taken Up
With the menu and the concert pre-
gram. and the last page bears. in hd-
d:ti ~ tn an appropriate military d--
sign. the names of the local manager,
officers and medical staff Of the
Branch. the whole making very at
.r:t.tive souvenir.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

The engine of the -ACcommpda ton
train. which met with Il mishap while
nlailing her regular trip through the
fright yard of this city. is now OH the
I"wCtts siding. awaiting "A crew of
mon from Waterville to repair her. The
damage is not sufficient to send he: to
tho shop at Waterville. but it is very
hard TO get men at the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-25

To be sure. Lunt and Brann's stock
OF handkerchiefs and aprons have been
picked over and many handsome ones
have been taken by their customers
but they have just as handsome ones
left. as they made very careful Sc
lection and bought a large stock when
ttey went tn market this fall. You
may be sure of finding something to
pleas Sc vOu