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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
A Plea for Time.

Patscy-Say. nom, are we Goin to have
turkey on Christmas?
Mothcr-Ye'H know when Chris mas
Day comes. That'll be time enough;
Patsey-No. it won't. | want to know
a couple O. days ahead SOS | kin save up
fur it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
A Good Resolution.

Groundown-It's too bad New Years
doesn't come before Christmas.
Ascum-Why?
Groundown-Well you see. then we
could all resolve not to buy Christmas
presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
LIGHT AND AIRY.
His Two Bosses.

Henpcck-Here's a poor fellow who's
got himself in trouble by trying to serve
two masters.
Mrs. Henpeck-Indeed?
Henpcck-Yes, he's been arrested for
bigamy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
According to Her Custom.

OF all the gifts in Santa's pack
There's one I'm sure is mine.
I'll bet that Mae will send me back
My last years valentine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

With the milder weather and the fine
now have a great boom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
Every Where.

Will Cartoons Magazine Every
Where for December gives its many
readers large amount of entertaining
and instructive reading. Mr.. Carleton
opens the number with a strong poem
entitled christmas at Sea" There is
also page OF new poems by Margaret
E. Sangster. The articles and stories
include: "A Little Leaven," Mabel
Cronise Jones; THE First Christmas
Tree on the Yukon" Marion Foster
Washburn: intellectual Home Games"
Some Studies in Home Made Lace
and The Minister'S Turkeys" There
is also large amount of interesting
miscellany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Our cities have been brought to Il
vivid realization of the fact that the
end of the coal strike did not mean an
immediate end of the fuel shortage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Those who are planning on polar ex-
petitions are wise not to come to New
EnSkand for recruits at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
The Sanitarian.

Among the subjects discussed in the
December Sanitarian are: Immunity.
Natural and Artificial" Prof. Victor c.
Vaughan; The Requirements of SAM
tation," H. NJ. Bracken, NJ. d.. "Sanato-
ria for Consumptives." Edwin 7. Hall:
How tuberculosis is Communicated, :"
THE Unity and ability
of Human and Bovine tuberculosis, =
DR.. NJ. p. Ravenal; and Cosmopolitan
Health Studies.' +. l.. Oswald, NJ. ID.
The several departments furnish much
timely matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CURED
aY FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE.

Mrs. A. Shaw of 222 Winter Street.
Haverhill, Mass, writes: "A hard cold
and lung trouble had left me thorough
ly run down. and improved so much
by taking Father Johns Medicine,
gave it to my seven-year-old daughter,
in whose general health there has since
been marked improvement. Nothing
equals your medicine as tonic. !
highly recommend it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

readers VINO desire 10 Keep July IN
formed. at a small expenditure of time.
or the chief topics Of the day.
The Review Of Reviews
for December appears in handsome
cover of Christmas red and green. The
number opens with that almost inval-
liable department, 'rhe Progress of
the World" Chief among the many
features Of marked interest which
crowd the pages Of this splendid num-
Der are: THE Mission of DR.. Lorenz
to American Children" V. p. Gidney:
Governor Odell: A Character Sketch
Robert H. Beattie: THE Great Ship
Combine. Winthrop l.. Marvin:
THE Giant Growth of the Soo.'" Cy
Warman; New Japan; the School,
master of Asia" John Barrett; "An-
drew d. White, Educator and Diplo-
mat" E.J. Edwards; AN Alabama Ne
gro School," Oswald Garrison Willard;
and Elizabeth Cady Stanton" Ida
Hustled Harper. A valuable sympo-
SUM on THE Consolidation Of Country
Schools" is given, made up of the fol-
lowing papers: The Plan anu It's
Merits" Frank Nelson. and Notes on
the Basis and Progress of the Move
ment in Many States William b.
Shaw. This number contains this mag
aZine's annual review of the books of
the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
HE ODD PENNIES.

For the sake of saving odd
pennies don't buy an inferior
emulsion when you really need
SCOTS Emulsion.
The difference in price is
pennies. The difference in re-
suits is pounds-pounds Of
new flesh-and days of
strength and comfort.
Those who have lost flesh
can regain it more quickly by
means of SCOTS Emulsion
than in any other way.
Send for Free Sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists, 400 Pearl ST, u. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Portland is girding it's loins for an
other battle at the polls, next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The last opportunity of the deer
hunters is at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

The course of true love never did run
smoothly. Added evidence to this eff
feet is furnished by a newly-married
Rockland couple which not only had a
house nicely furnished for their occu-
pancy. but had cord of brand new
wood piled alongside. When the time
came for getting breakfast it was dis
covered that some miscreants had sto-
len the wood. every blessed stick. The
house is still there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
What Eat

for December appears in covers of gor-
geous hues. The table of contents is
an exceedingly timely and helpful one.
and will be heartily appreciated by the
hostess on account of the numerous
articles a the subject of entertaining.
Felix l.. Oswald. NJ. d., contributes
some valuable "Dietic Health Hints"
Marie Eulalie Moran has something
to say on Sending the Christmas
Gifts kilbourne Cowles has IA bright
little story on our Christmas in
Paris Other features of interest are:
"Fads and Fancies of Gotham" For
the December Bride, Honolulu
Christmas Dinner" "An Indoor Gar
den Party" "A Virginia Christmas,
and German Christmas Cakes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

ter, especially the one on Current
Comment" All in all this is one OF
tie best magazines published for busy
readers who desire to keep fully in
formed. at a small expenditure of time.
or the chief topics of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

A woman who resides in a neigh
boring town. came to Rockland a few
weeks ago and visited a millinery store,
where she spent the better part of an
hour i'm vain search for satisfactory
headgear. The clerk was very atten-
tive and lost none of her courtesy even
when score of really specimens Of the
millinery art had been rejected by her
customer. Perhaps you would like
one of these walking hats" the clerk
hnaily ventured. The woman's ewes
filled with scorn. I'D have you know
young woman. that always ride in
she said, and she fiOunced from the
store in state of high indignation
This anecdote is related by another
customer who was in the store at the
time. and vouches for its authenticity
speaking OF physicians, Bethel has a
veteran whose term of service makes
Dr. Garcelon Of Lewiston and DR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

James w. feathers. formerly well
known Bangor newspaper man who
became a backslider and went into the
practice of law at Machias, has de-
cided to reform and again walk in the
ways of grace. He has accepted an
editorial position on the Portland Ad-
vertiser and will at once remove to
that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Maine is a pretty young State, after
all. Mrs. Hastings who died in Port
land. this week. was the widow of a
member of the staff of Governor King,
Names first executive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12
The Musical World.

The Musical World.
The current number of the Musical
World presents many attractive feat
! ures. among them being noted the fol-
/, lowing: Certain Dresden Singers,
| "Mascagni," Handel and Purcell,
| Judaism. in Music 1.-The Tediousness
Of Wagner why Should Critics
Fight? 2" Many portraits accompany
the several articles. The sheet music
is selected with especial reference to
the Christmas season. and includes:
| Awake! Ye Sons of Light and Glory
"Pastorale from the Messiah "Tryste
Noel" Praise Ye the Lord" and
christmas Tree March,
Municipal Journal and Engineer
| for December is full of timely and
| practical articles on matters Of munic-
ipal interest. Among the more impor-
tant contributions may be briefly noted
the following: Municipal Conditions
in Havana" G. f. Mcdowell; Common
Sense In Library Building w. r.
| Eastman: Some Good in Ohio's New
Civic Code" Samuel M. Jones; Chi
Cages Municipal Lodging House,
Raymond Robbins: "Pavements In
jured by Water" j. w. Howard: and
Civic Affairs in British Municipaii-
ties" Nearly all the contributions are
illustrated.
Home and Flowers.
This helpful little monthly presents
| in its December issue a pleasing table
of contents. Nearly all the contribu-
tions are illustrated. adding much to
the attractiveness of this number. The
contributions in part are: THE More
Beautiful New York." Harry Steele
Morrison: Luther Burbank and the
Eight Hundreds dollar Verbena,' May
Ransom: Dickens and the Geranium.
L.ora S. LaMance: christmas Giving
as Means OF Culture" Dora May
MorreIl: "A Little Peace Maker. Eben
f. Rexford; 1.-The Life of the Spirit Is
the Life of the Home" Lillian Whit
ing: Among the Flowers with Eben
T.. RexfOrd:" Porch Vines w. e
Egan; and THE Possibilities of a
Country Home" e. p. Powell. The
household department, conducted by
Martha Van Rensselaer,, bids fair to be
one of the strongest features Of this
magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-12

Seventeen contributions make up the
brilliant last of the-y.ar number OF
the North American Review. To speak
of these contributions in detail would
require much space. but the following
partial list of the articles given, will
give the reader an idea of the intellect
ual treat awaiting him: President
Roosevelt's First Year" as viewed by
a Progressive Republican" and a
"Jeffersonian Democrat" What Shall
We Do With the Tariff" by Thomas
Is. Reed, probably the last article
penned by the great statesman:
"Christian Science" Mark Twain:
Frank Norris" W. d. Howells "Elec-
tricity as a Motive Power on Trunk
Lines" Cornelius Vanderbilt; Music
as a Factor in National Life" David
Bispham: "Woman's Half-Century OF
Evolution" Susan b. Anthony: THE
Situation in Cuba" Marion Wilcox:
THE Anti-Imperialist Faith" Ervine
Winslow: THE 'Pious Fund Arbitra-
tion," w. L. Penfield: President
Roosevelt and the Trusts" Joseph s.
Auerbach; and what is Publicity
Henry C. Adams.
Gunton's Magazine
for December opens with a brilliant
paper on Protection National Doc
trine'' w. Maitland Abel writes in
terestingly of THE New Departure in
American Diplomacy" Leopold Kats-
cher describes 1.-The French Museum
of Social Science" The Essentials OF
Labor Union Success are ably dis
cussed in an editorial. George Carey
treats of 1.-The Investment Banker as
an Educator. The several editorial
departments present much timely mat
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
Berth for Senator Tones.

An Associated Press dispatch from Washington says: Senator James K. Jones will be selected as one of the seven commissioners who are to superintend the work of construct ing the isthmian canal, if authorized by congress. MT. Jones voted for the Panama route and was therefore entirely friendly in his attitude to- ward those who advocated the Spooner substitute. It is calculated that it will require fifteen years time to complete the construction of the canal.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
The Teachers.

At the annual meeting of the State Teachers association, held in Hot Springs last week, the follow ing officers were elected for the en- suing year: President, W. A. Craw- ford, Philadelphia; first vice presi- dent, George B. Cook, Hot Springs :; T. A. Futrall, Marianna, vice presi- dent for first congressional district ;; G. W. Droke, Fayetteville, third dis trict; W. W. Rivers, Conway, fifth district; J. H. Thach, Pine Bluff, sixth district; B. c. Slayten, Pres colt, seventh district; J. H. Wither- spoon, Pine Bluff, corresponding secretary; Miss Newell Foster, Clarksyille, recording secretary :; Miss $. c. Barclay, Little Rock, treasurer; Messrs. Reynolds and Kuykendall, Fayetteville, and Wat kins, Walnut Ridge, trustees.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
Four Murder Cases Affirmed.

The supreme court last week de- cided four murder cases. The first was the case of D. Nolin vs. The State, from Hampstead county. Nolin was convicted of choking his wife to death. His own evidence convicted him. He said they quar- reled and he choked her with one hand and discovered when he let go that she was dead. The second was that of Tom Sims vs. The State. Sims was convicted of killing two negro women, Nancy Jetton and Tabitha Jetton. His case was also from Hampstead county. The third was the case of Kits vs. The State, from Desha county. He was convicted of shooting one Jim John son. The last was the case of Junius Bonville vs. The State, from Pope county. He was convicted of mur- der in the second degree.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
NEWS OF ARKANSAS.
 As to Road Duty.

Attorney General Murphy holds that the road improvement acts ot 1899 and 1901 neither modify nor repeal the act of 1879, under which cities and towns are empowered to require by ordinance all male per sons between the ages of IS and 45 years, residing within the corporate limits, to work upon the streets and alleys therein as many as ten days year. Col. Murphy has addressed the following on the subject to City Attorney R. E. L. Johnson, of Par agould:
 'Under the act of March 10, 1879, cities and towns are empowered to require by ordinance all male per sons between the ages of IS and 45 years, residing within the corporate limits, to work upon the streets and alleys therein, as many as ten days in each year, and to prescribe the terms upon which they may have ex- emption therefrom. This means that they may fix the price to be paid in lieu of each days work, and leave the party liable to the duty to do the work or pay the money as he sees fit. The acts of 1899 and 1901 relating to the working of roads neither modify nor repeal this act. Streets and alleys are under the government of the cities and towns in which they are. Road over seers have nothing to do with the keeping up of the streets and alleys in cities and towns. The law for the working of county roads and the law governing streets and alleys in cities and towns are separate and independent systems. The ordi- nances of cities and towns passed under the act of 1879 are the law with respect to the working and maintaining the streets and alleys, wherever such ordinances exist and are binding. As before stated, the road law since passed by the legis- lature has reference to county roads, not to streets and alleys in cities and towns"
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
Peabody Scholarships.

The state department of public !n- structiou makes the following an- nouncement: Competitive examl- nations will be held July 1T-18 at the places mentioned below for those desiring to secure scholarships ln the Peabody Normal college. A scholarship is worth $100 year and the students railroad fare from his home to Nashville and return. The qualifications for becoming a com petitor for scholarship are as fol- lows: The applicant must not be less than F years of age nor more than 30, of irreproachable moral character, in good health, with no physical defects, eccentricitles or habits which would interfere with success in teaching, and must make a pledge of intent to teach for at least two years after graduation.
 Those desiring to take the eAalill- nation should notify the conductor at the place where they wish to be examined. The examinations will be uniform, and will be conducted at the following places by the persons named: Fayetteville, by Prof. John c. Mitchell; Amity, by Prof. 5. NJ. Samson; Eureka Springs, by Prof. c. s. Barnett; Walnut Ridge, by Prof. W. H. Watkins; Monticello, by Prof. W. H. SheWmake; Pres colt, by Prof. E. G. Slayton; Little Rock, by Prof. R. H. Parham Clarendon, by Prof J. McCul- lOugh.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
Republican State League.

The republican State League con- vention was held at Little Rock June 25. About $50 delegates were present, many of whom were also delegates to one of the party con- ventions, though the insurgents were in a minority. The national ad- ministration and state committee were endorsed. Among the resolu- tions adopted was one recommending that the state convention establish a rule limiting the privilege of participating in republican pri- maries to such republicans as have paid their poll tax. Sid B. Bedding was reelected president, U. s. Brat ton reelected secretary and P. K. Roots reelected treasurer, all being of Little Rock. The elections were all by exclamation, there being no other nominations. The following vice president, one for each con- gressional district, were elected: 1, T. o. Fitzpatrick, St. Francis coun- ty; ?, Charles F. Cole, Independence county; 3, J. F. Mayors, Washing ton county; 4, E. A. Schicker, Mill Ter county; 5, R. F. Roys, Pope county; 6, c. T. Duke, Drew county ; 7, R. l.. Floyd, Union county.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
Shot by Wife's Father.

A few days ago James Larsen was welded to Miss Jennie Patton, of Texarkana. Then the girls mother had Larsen arrested on the charge of purjury. It is alleged he swore the girl was IS years old, when the mother says she is 15. Larsen was released on bond, and went to the Patton home, at the re- quest of some members of the fami- ly. Upon his arrival there, the girls father and another party, it is al- legged, opened fire on Larsen, who was accompanied by Hal Jordan. Larsen escaped, after being shot twice, but not dangerously.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
Young Man Suicides.

K, l.. Ker, a young man about 20 years of age, was found dead in his room at Little Rock. A box filled with cotton saturated with chloro- form which lay beside his head told the manner of his death. Ker went to his room, stating that he was feel ing bad, and left word that he was not to be disturbed. Becoming un- easy his landlord forced an entrance to his room and found that he had been dead several hours. He left no message telling why he took his life, but it is believed disappointment in love affair prompted the act.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
Killing In White County.

Sid Sowel was shot and instantly killed by Fletcher Judge near Scarcy. A family fued of long standing was the cause. Judge states that Sowell had been board ing with his step-mother, and had often insulted him and his brother and sister. As Judge was going home he passed Sowell, and some words were exchanged. Judge went home, procured his gun and re- turned, emptying both barrels into Sowells body.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
Prof. Corbin is Out

Prof. J. G. Fisher has been se- lected to succeed Prof. J. c. Corbin as principal of the Branch Normal College (colored) at Pine Bluff. Prof. Corbin has been at the head of the Branch Normal college for the past twenty-six years, during which time he has been a conspicuous fig ure in colored educational circles in the south. His successor is 8 grad uate of Booker Waahington's Tuske- gee school.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04
Railroad Assessment.

At recent meeting of the state railway assessment board it was voted to asses the railway, telegraph and express companies in the state for taxation on the same basis used last year, when the total assessment val uation was $28,29S,031. Of the to- tai last year the Gould system lines in this state were assessed ,349,- 354, the Cotton Belt $4,127,132 and the Choctaw $2,689, ,47O. Increased mileage will increase this years grand total of assessed valuation to about $29, 9,Oo0,O0O. The rate of as- sessment per mile is: Cotton Belt, $8, 800; Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf, $7,50O; Kansas City Southern, ST. 800; Frisco, $1O,OO0; Iron Noun tain (new line), $14,O00; Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis, $1O,- 900.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-04

W. c. Tiffony has been appointed superintendent of the Memphis branch of the St. Louis, Memphis < Southeastern.
 Mike Burke, a farmer near St. Joseph, Mo-, was shot and killed by his wife. He was under the inAu- ence of liquor and had viciously as- saulted his wife.
 William Coates, aged IF, murdered his mother at her home near St. Joseph, Mo. The boy confessed to the crime, declaring his father told him to kill his mother.
 A slurring remark about the American army in the Philippines made at a garden party gievn by 8 church near Knoxville, Tenn, start- ed fight in which John Kennedy, Alonzo Berger and Lincoln Mondy were cut to death.