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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

The attempt of Maine to teach the
Passamaquoddy tribe of Indians an
agricultural life, does not seem to be
crowned with entire success. The
younger generation Of the red men, like
the younger generation of the white
race, is restless in the dull routine CT
life on the farm, and so it goes into
cities. and the young Passamaquoddy
brave is found working in the mills and
shops. IIe is getting civilized to be
sure but does not propose to follow the
exact line of civilization. which the
State has been trying to teach him.
Maine is the only New England state
which has a tribe of Indians to support,
and considerable money is paid out for
them each year in spite of the fact that
many have shown a disposition to be
self supporting and of some use to the
community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
Germany is preparing to seize South
America and invade the United States

AS far as can be judged from the
sentiments of the officers and promi-
nent members Of the State Grange, ex-
pressed at the meeting, last week, at
Waterville, the meeting Of that body
for 1904 will be held in this city, If no.
tel accommodations are assured, and
the city takes reasonable steps for the
entertainment of the 1900 or more peo-
pie from all parts of the State, whom
these annual meetings bring together.
Although the date is a full year away,
it is none too early for Augusta to be
alive to it's interests in the matter, and
to be making the necessary plans. Sew
eral other cities in the State, Bangor,
Lewiston and Bath, will undoubtedly
make strong efforts to have the State
Grange meet with them in 1904, but
the chances of Augusta are better than
any of them, at the present time. The
officers and members of the order re-
member with great satisfaction their
two pleasant and successful meetings
heer, few years ago, and have found
no building better suited to their pur-
poses than our City hall. That build
ing is certainly far superior for such
purposes to the Waterville Opera
house, where the meetings of last week
were held, and which, while beauti-
full and attractive place, is not at all
suited for convention purposes. The
hospitality of Waterville, however, at
last weeks meetings, has never been
exceeded in the history of the Grange
or any other Maine body, holding an
nual meetings or conventions, and our
sister city has set an example which it
will be hard to improve upon. Au-
gusta should attempt to equal it as
nearly as possible in 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
THIN PEOPLE

want to get fat and fat people
want to get thin-human
nature. If you are fat don't
take SCOTS Emulsion. 1t
will make you gain flesh. If
you are thin SCOTS Emul-
sion is just what you need.
1t is one of the greatest
flesh producers known. Not
temporary gains but healthy,
solid flesh that will fill out
the body where it is needed.
There's nothing better than
SCOTS Emulsion for weak
ness and wasting.
Well send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New Yosk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

The German war cloud has again
put it's ominous form upon the horizon,
but it is not likely that it will long
remain in sight A Chicago professor,
not long ago. caught sight of this war
cloud, and tried to call the attention
of the country to it's danger, but before
anybody else could see it the cloud had
disappeared. Now a suspected spy has
Just been arrested in the Brooklyn
navy yard, who proves to be of Ger
man birth, and this fact started the
papers of the metropolis to discuss
anew the prospect of war with Ger
many. Some editors point out the
Significance of the remark of Secretary
Root, that this country might soon
have trouble with a European power.
and assume that he means by this that
war with Germany is certain in the
near future. Another paper points out
with solemn emphasis that the Ger
man Emperor has just issued an ad-
dress to his people, urging them to
continue in their interest in national
affairs and in the foreign policies of
the empire. This Of course means that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
community

. The bill now before Congress which
proposes the admission of the Confed
crate soldiers to the national homes is
not at all likely to become Il law. Such
a measure is a dream Of some man who
undoubtedly means well, but it is who'll
ly impractical. The northern and
southern veterans are both getting
along in years. and ON paper and in the
infreuuent occasions when they meet,
they are on very friendly terms: but
they are neither so old nor so brotherly
but what the Civil War would be
fought over again daily if they lived
under the same roof. Moreover it is
hardly likely that the Confederate
veterans would accept any such propo-
sition. They have too much pride, and
too much sense of the fitness Of things.
to throw themselves upon the bounty
of the country they fought so long and
so desperately TO overthrow. Southern
states maintain good homes for those
Confederate veterans who are unable
to care for themselves, and in such es-
Establishments they find 4 congenial and
safe retreat in their declining years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

Occasionally a college freshman, like
the proverbial worm, ventures to turn
upon those who try to tread upon him.
A case in point is that at Wesleyan
University, where a member of the
class Of OF, armed with a screw driver.
turned himself loose upon a crowd Of
tormentors who had invaded his room,
with the result that one of them is now
that it is doubtful if he ever RECEIVERS
his sight. 1t takes long time for the
hazing spirit to die out in some insti-
tutions, but such instances as this, will
hasten it's end in those colleges where
it has not already come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Mrs. Joseph Martel of Elm street Bid
deford. was seriously burned. Saturday
her dress catching fire which she was
backing her kitchen stove. George A.
Young. hearing her cutlery. ran into the
house and smothered the flames by wrap
ping a quilt around her.
The Boothbay Habor boat made her
last trip to Bath. Friday, and. Saturday,
commenced running to Wiscasset for the
remainder of the winter. The change
was made necessary on account OF the
amount of ice which has lodged and
frozen at the junction of the kennebec
and Sa Ssanoa rivers.
1t is a mild case of smallpox which was
discovered, Friday. in a tenement house
at Smiths Corner. Biddeford. The patient
is three years of age. DR.. c. j. Emery.
chairman of the health bord. says the
child had nearly recovered. and as the
case had been confined. there is little
fear of a spread of the contagion.
The First Universalist church Of Lewis
ton has just erected a new church edtice.
and, Sunday, Dec. H. it was opened for
pretty modern structure, and although
the auditorium room is not completed.
has commodious yestry, WHICH ,ctl. will be
the ladies of the church have held fair,
serving suppers each night. in the new
structure. and have had a big patronage.
The Republican county committee or
ga nized. Saturday. at Portland. The vote
for chairman was very close. A. Leon
Hanscombe cf Portland. having only one
to spare over Judge George F. Could of
Portland. The other officers are: Secre
tary. David f. Moulton. South Portland;
treasurer. Isaiah R. Morrill,, Brunswick;
executive committee, A. l.. Hanscombe.
David f. Moulton. l. r. Morrill,. Frank l.
Moore of Portland. and Frank NJ. Hawkes.
of Raymond; auditing committee, Robert
| S. Themes of Cumberland, DR.. c. r. An
dcrson of Westbrook. and George f. Tar
box of Harrison. The hackers of Melville
| W. Trefethen. candidate for sheriff, re-
gard the result of the committees election
as indicating a victory for him. as Chair
man Hanscombe is in favor of Trefethen s
nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
Pointed Paragraphs.

Many people talk, some listen and few
actually say things.
The wise guy strikes out for himself
unless he is ball player.
A girls first cake is usually more orna-
mental than digestible.
Some men who have more money than
brains are not burdened with filthy lucre
Husbands are not made to order. but the
majority of wives seem to think they are.
The early cucumber more than fills a
longfelt want when it is cramped for
space.
People cannot arrest the flight Of time
vet they are often asked to stop min
ute. q
A man may be able to paint the town
red without possessing any OF the cardl-
nal virtues.
The fact that virtue is it's own reward
is more or less detrimental 1t should Of
fer greater Inducements.
1t sometimes happens that a girl man
ages to keep her hands white by letting
her mother do all the homework.
A woman may publicly declare that she
has the best husband in the world, but
privately she thinks he might be a trifle
better.
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

There is often a tendency to defer
Christmas shopping until the last day
or two. This is a mistake. By start
ing in a little earlier people can avoid
the rush, and secure better selections.
A good rule for such shopping will be
to do it now, when the stocks of goods
are all at their best, and merchants and
their clerks are not under the tremen-
dous pressure that is sure to come in the
last two or three days before Christ
mas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

Admiral Schley is now busily en-
gagged in writing his autobiography,
and there is reason to fear that when
it is published and gets into the hands
OF the reviewers the whole unfortunate
Schley-Sampson battle will be fought
over again. Perhaps, however, the
admiral will have the good sense to
keep the book from being published un-
til after his death. With both the
principals Of that famous controversy
sleeping in their graves the edge Of it's
bitterness would undoubtedly be
blunted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
Reflections of a Bachelor.

Most men either work too hard at their
play or play too hard at their work.
1t takes widow who dyes her hair to
help an innocent man suspect a girl who
Dleaches hers.
A girl gets as sick over her first beau as
a boy over his first cigar; after that they
come easy to each.
AS soon as woman gets a thing that is
the fashion she wants it to go out OF
fashion so she can get something else.
1t almost ScareS a mother to think how
smart her son would be if he did not have
some of the blood of his fathers family in
his veins.
-NcW York presS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

=
car on train leaving Bangor at s.b F. ID
and Caribou at 500 A. M.
Pullman Sleeping car on train leaving
Bangor at 355 A. M; and Caribou at 41s
p. II
TRAINS LEAVE.
1853 A. NJ; Waterville, LAO A. M; Bangor
LES A M; Arrive Millinocket at 6.43 A. M
aoulton. SIS A: M: Pressure Isle. 1887 a
NJ = Caribou, n.S F. M; .z Fort Fairfield
LEAVE Portland, 1o.45 P. M; Augusta
gor. Tie A. M; Arrive Katahdin Iron
H MG1an ls so M n F patt Kent rs
Houlton. 1856 P. Nj; Presoue Isle. 2.4s P:
NJ; Caribou, 315 p. NJ; Van Buren,. 45e
P. M; Limestone, 40 P. M. Fort Fair
eld soS Fl M p o and E MoHso1 -
A. NJ; Greenville, 11.2O A. Il
LEAVE Portland. 1925 a. M; Augusta
R:S5 P. NJ; Waterville, 1.2o P. M; Bangor
$15 P: NJ; i Arrive Millinoeket. 500 F. NJ;
Presque Isle, s57 P. NJ; Caribou, 1O.8 p
M. Fort Fairfield. 10.15 P. NJ.
LEAVE Portland. 124o P. M: Augusta
gor. 40 P. NJ: Dover. s.os ?. NJ; Guilford
7.26 P. M; Greenville. $40 p. M
TRAINS ARRIVE.
LEAVE Greenville, 5.s5 A. NJ; Dover,
7.05 A. M; Arrive Bangor, $50 A. NJ:
Leave Bangor, Waterville, Augusta
LEAVE Fort Fairfield. sos A. M; Car
ibou. 600 A. M; Pressure Isle. 6.2S A. NJ;
Houlton. $40 A. M: Ashland. Gas A. M;
Patten. SIS A. NJ; Millinocket, 1923 A. M
katahdin Iron Works, 1920 A. M: Arrive
Bangor, Lee P. M; Waterville, sos P. NJ:
Augusta, BAT P. N.
LEAVE Van Buren,. 955 A. M; Caribou,
U. 40 A: M; Pressure Isle. 121 p. NJ; Fort
Patten, 2.55 P. M; Millinocket, 400 P. M;
Greenville. 3:S5 T: NJ; Monson, $40 P. NJ;
Guilford, All P. M; Dover and Foxcroft,
sos 2. M; Arrive Bangor 7.25 r. M; Wa.
teryille, 9.47 P. NJ; Augusta 1928 P. M.
LEAVE Caribou, 4.15 P. M: Fort Fair.
field, $50 P M; Pressure Isle, 443 P. M;
Houlton, go p. M; Millinocket, S.43 p
NJ: Arrive Bangor, 11.45 p. M; Watarville
1.52 A. M; Augusta, 23O A. M,
GEORGE M. HOUGHTON,
W. NJ BROWN,
Superintendent.
Bangor. Oct. Z. 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

The obnoxious foul strike rule, which
has done so much to spoil the enjoy
ment of baseball rooters. has itself
been struck out and the fans through
out the land are full of rejoicing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

in two sections and these met just be-
meath the roof. Under the arch thus
formed the stairs assembled to the
chambers above. AT the rear Of the
chimney is still to be seen a little old
fireplace. The house, which was one
of the oldest in the village, was built
about 20 years ago.
1t is a little out Of the season of fairs
except church fairs-but Freeport
has just pulled off most successful
poultry show with $50 coops filled with
scackling. quacking, growing prize
winners.
The bass fishermen at Winnegance
are having a new proposition with
which to deal this winter. S'~o- 80
year the big dam, which for half CEN
fury or more has held the water back,
has broken and the tides now flow in
and out without any obstacle in their
path. AS a result of this changed con-
dition of affairs the creek does not
freeze over except on the flats and it
is believed that it will be a case of
open water fishing all winter. In the
past the fishermen have always reaped
their largest harvest fishing through
the ice, but this year they are likely to
confine themselves to boat fishing
which is much more work.
Boston and New York horse dealers
who visit Maine say that they are hav-
ing much difficulty in finding such
horses as are demanded for driving
purposes. Large horses of good action
find ready sale at good prices, but
there are few horses that please the
fancier. The demand for stylish horses
is growing steadily. Color, size, style
and action count for more than speed.
]. II. Staples of Brunswick has rel
ic of old Topsham which has been pre-
served for 144 years. 1t is "a plan of
1000 acres belonging to Cathance mill
wright" and was drawn by Nathan
Winslow-Jan. S, 1859. 1t describes
property comprising the old saw mill
Site on the Cathance river, extending
from the tide water to the dam where
the feldspar mill is now located. The
plan is signed by Adam Hunter, James
Winchell, James Hunter, Samuel Sta
pies, John Patten, Joseph Graves. Sam
uel Graves and John Fulton. Much of
it is faded and illegible. The plan was
found in the effects of the late Horatio
Staples.
Charles York of The Forks, proprie-
tor of the Holway house and the stage
driver from The Forks to Parlin pond,
who is 70 years of age has record as
a stage driver hard to beat. In seven
months he did not lose a trip, going
every day from The Forks to Parlin
Pond, 80 mile ride each day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,
a7f{NR|IkIalI
4. EHact oct. IL, 1853.


Passenger trains leave Augusta = fol.
'0~'' THROUGH TRAINS.
e. S91S' Monday. fer Portland ana
Boston Gao ps II NJ Rd sSF ddfwisst aa
ls and. Boston. Bridston, Montre.l snd
Quebec. 1000 A. NJ. for Brunswick, Lew
iston. Pennington. Pmlnps, Carra6asset,
Sangsley; Kog FasYans neaster Boston on
ham N. H.. Berlin Falls. Groveton,
NJ. stratford, Island Pond. Colebrook
and Eeecher Falls; s.1o T. ~, local to
wick. Portland and Boston. connecting
for Bath. Portland. Lewiston, Cornish,
Brighton. No. Conway, and Bartlett. 7.16
Pullman every night for Lewiston. Bath.
Portland and Boston.
GOING EAsT-E.5s A; N: (night ez-
PRESS for skowhegan Bangor Bar Has-
fax and Aroostook county and to WASH
ington Co. r. r.; Sunday morning, going
east does not connect for Skowhegan,
A. NJ, for Waterville. Foxcroft and Ban
gor; $40 A. NJ. for Waterville. Belfast.
Skowhegan, Bangor and Bucksport; 1875
Town. Patten. Houlton. and Caribou. via
B. & A. r. R.. Vanceboro. st. Stephen.
CCalais), Houlton, Woodstock. St. John.
and Halifax and to Lewiston via Oakland
terville, Bangor, Bar Harbor. Wash. ca.
r. R., Old Town. Greenville: 319 r. III.
for Waterville. Oakland, North Anson
Bingham. skowhegan: Belfast. Foxcroft
Greenville, Bangor, Old Town and Matta-
wa mkeag; 7.3O =. III, for WatervilIe.
SUNDAYS-Going west. 232 A. NJ, for
Portland. Boston; 10.2S A. M; 1913 p. ri.
for Brunswick, Bath, Portland and BIOS.
ton. Going east, 12.59 A. M. (night), Ban
gor, 9.15 A. M, for Waterviile, Skowheean
and Bangor; 2.30 P. M, Bangor
The Night Pullman Train leaving at
1853 A. M, Sunday morning going east
Foxcroft or east Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
.y8QQNNB Gossip
The Week Before Christmas.

'Tis the week before Christmas and all
through the store
Is trouble and tumult and hustle and
roar.
And mother seems weary, and father is
veXed,
And sister is wondering what to buy next;
There's the rattle of drums and the
sQueal of the fife;
To reach the toy counter, you venture
your life.
The salesgirl smiles weakly. most ready
AS the crowd surges by, still determined
to shop;
The street cars are crowded, the ladies
must stand,
And packages loom up on every hand.
And people are figuring hard midst their
woe
On how far a ten-dollar bill ought to go;
You are jostled and pushed, you are
crowded and damned,
You are caught in the door injudiciously
slammed,
And you envy the people so wise as TO go
On their Christmas excursions some two
months ago.
And when on your couch you at last
lay your head,
A nightmare of toys comes to I'll you
with dread.
And you long for the day of the rein
deer and sleigh.
When Santa came round in the old
fashioned way.
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

A real daughter of the Revolution. Mrs
Lucinda Valentine, is dead at her home
at Matamoras. Pa. from pneumonia. at
the age of 81 years She was a daughter
of Jabez Rockwell. who was born Oct 5.
age Of 16 years. and served five years un-
der Gen. Washington. She leaves one sis
ter. Mrs. Phoebe Gairford. aged IS years
who resided with her. Another sister
Mrs. Catharine Bowden. died at Matamo-
ras in 1902. at the age of 50. Up to that
time they were the only three living chill
dren of a soldier of the Revolution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

John r. Poor. for many years identified
with the firm of Stickney & Poor. is dead
at the Home for Aged Men at Boston Mr.
Poor was born in Danvers and was IS
years old. He retired from active business
life quarter of a century ago. He is
survived by two sons and one daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

The value OF the new buildings
erected in Portland this year is placed
at 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

Through l.ckets to California and ri
points South and West may be had Of III
H.. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta. tho
only office In Augusta selling via aIj
pense.
GEO. E. EVANS. v. p. & Gen. Man.
f. E. BOOTHBY, g. p. & T. A,
Portland. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
Too Much Holiday Fun and Folly

Too much of good thing! That's what we are
all liable to take during holiday season. Healthy,
jolly people will do it and make themselves SICK.
"1n time of peace prepare for war;, and have about
the house pleasant, perfect, Palatable, positive
medicine for sour stomach, sick headache coic'
Winds belching, biliousness furred tongue lazy
liver constipation bad BREATH bad TASTE an laOe
to result from holiday over-ndulgence. Cascarets
Candy Cathartic is what you want; tablet after a
big meal will prevent Sickness or tablet at night
before going to bed. after good time, will fix you
all right for morning. and let you get up clear as
bell, ready for business or pleasure.
Never sold In bulk
.Cenuin tab stamped c c c. Guaranteed TO
MN101 0lN cure your back Sample and booklet
>zra~ Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

Last weeks tides We're said to be the
lowest for years along the Maine coast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

A Guilford correspondent bears Off
the palm for modesty with a protest
against the carting of undressed hogs
through the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

A chimney of the old fashioned kind
stands amid the ruins of the Briggs
house recently burned at East Auburn.
Many view the ruins and wonder at
the curious old chimney. 1t was built
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

Will the cold begin to strengthen, ac.
cording to the old proverb?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

The busiest week of the year for tn
girls behind the counter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
Dailv kennebee Journal
EsTABLIsHED 1926.

No notice Whatever will be taken Of
unsikned communications.
The Journal cannot Be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
1ected communications.
Address all communications ralating to
subscriptions and advertisements TO
BURI1MGH 4 ELYNT, PubusheTs'
AugustA Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

1t is a little out of the season Of fairs
except church fairs-but Freeport
has just pulled off most successful
scackling. quacking, growing prize
winners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
This is the shortest day of the year

Cheer up! The days begin to length
en-, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

State Agent Purington of the S. p. c.
A. says that the starved and wornout
horse is thing of the past. Mr. Pur
ington has waged vigorous campaign
against them for four years and in that
time has seized and dispatched 40
horses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

A notable Maine book of the winter
is elijah Kellogg, the Man and His
Work" by Prof. w. B. Mitchell of Bow
doin College. 1t is AGO page volume,
with 16 full page Illustrations, and
comes from the press of Lee & Shep-
ard, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,.
Arrangement Of Trains in Effect Oct
IL 1908.

Pullman Car Service: Pullman Parlor
car On train leaving Bangor at S.15 r. ID
and Caribou at 500 A. M.
Pullman Sleeping car on train leaving
Bangor at 3.55 A. M; and Caribou at 4.E
p, n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-21

1t is a cold, cold winter for the Pros
pect girls with nine young men of the
town leaving for Vermont to get jobs
in the granite trades.