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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
you WILL BE ALL SMILES AGAIN.
Forget Your Stomach and You'll Hav
Santa Claus Face.
HOW TO DO 1T.

If there is one thing more than all
others that will give a man forlorn
and friendless appearance and make
him morbid and cranky and dis
agreeable. that thing is dyspepsia. 1t
makes one forget his friends and be-
come morose and irritable. He is So
wrapped up in his own misery that he
is inconsiderate of every one else. Re
lieved of this terrible and depressing
ailment, he again becomes good fell
low and a man among men.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are be-
You'd question the most effective and
popular remedy ever offered to the
sufferers of this terrible disease. The
thousands and thousands of cures they
have brought about and the enormous
increase of their sales fully attest the
truth of this statement.
They are, above all, a natural rem
edy. They possess exactly the same
properties that the gastric juices and
other digestive fluids of the stomach
possess and they actually do the
digestive work of the stomach and en-
able that organ to rest and recuperate
and become sound and well. They act
| in mild, natural manner and cause no
disturbance in the digestive organs.
They prevent any fermentation of the
| food which causes sour stomach. lii
| fact, under their influence the subject
forgets that he has a stomach and his
resulting cheerfulness presents a great
contrast to his former detection.
Millions of boxes of Stuart's Dys-
| pepsia Tablets are sold annually and
| they are but in the dawn of their
popularity. Every mail brings letters
of thanksgiving from grateful ones
who have been cured of this terrible
disease. The following is one of hun
dreds received each week:
Rev. J. r. Hoag of Wymore. Neb.,
| writes: For six years l have beer
troubled with dyspepsia. Last fall
became very much alarmed at some
symptoms of heart trouble and came to
| lation between the two diseases, or
rather, that the stomach trouble was
the cause of the heart disturbances.
hit upon Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for
a remedy and invested dollar and a
half for three boxes which lasted me
three months and I can eat any kind of
| food want and have good, vigorous
appetite Although I am Il years old,
l now feel perfectly well and without
being requested by anyone / make this
statement as a compliment to the
virtues of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets"
Dec22-23-25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
even the Biddeford reporters confessed
their descriptive powers inadequate.

Sherman Pratt the Bowdoinham
hunter recently made peculiar find in
one of his traps which he had set in
the neighboring woods. 1t seems that
some sort of an animal had become
caught by the leg in trap and had
gnawed it's foot off to get out. The
peculiar part of the find is that no one
seems to be able to tell what sort OF an
animal it was which was captured and
then got away. The foot was some
what like that of a squirrel but was
very much larger and the claws much
sharper. Up to date none of the local
gunners have been able to tell to what
kind of an animal the foot belonged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Germany's GROWING Population n.

1t is pointed out that Germany, in
spite of the great and constant en-
migration from that country, is max
ing rapid gains in population. Within
the past five years the number of
people i'm the empire has increased
100000, there being gain of 100000
during the past year. The cause of this
increase is said to be the decline in the
death rate, as Il result of the thorough
and extensive sanitary work carried on
by the German government. In eight
years. the annual death rate has
dropped from "A to little of 20 per 1000,
and German scientists assure us that
this decline will continue. as the good
work of the government is carried on
and it's results become more general.
The growth of population in Germany
is in strong contrast with conditions in
France just over the lire, where the
population remains practically station
airy. France does not lose by immigra
ton so much as Germany does, but its
death rate is higher and the birth rate
lower, and the government seems
unable to grapple with this important
problem. AS Il result of it's great
population, the German government
makes no secrecy of its desire to found
German colonies in various parts of the
world, to which the surplus population
can be sent, but thus far Germany has
not been very successful in the colony
business. No colony has been estab
lished in which it's peoplesare anxious
or even willing to go. During the
present year about $1,000 Germans have
come to this country. the largest num-
her in many years, while it appears
that only a few hundreds have gone to
the German colonies.
This explains why Germany is
anxious to procure land for colonial
purposes which is more attractive to
new Corners, and doubtless a slice of
South America would suit it's purpose
nicely. Thus We find one reason why
Americans with strong imaginations
and suspicious temperaments succeed
in seeing the German war cloud upon
the horizon, as a result of German
invasion of South America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

One of the most significant and salts
factory Christmas presents in the
country this year will be that Of the
$500 school teachers in Philadelphia,
who have just concluded a spirited and
successful campaign for higher salaries.
The greater reward which they will
hereafter get for their labors is of
course, In one sense not a present, as
more; but coming, just as it does, at the
close of the year, the favorable decision
Of the school authorities will bring
holiday gladness TO the hearts of them
all.
1t would be a good thing, not only
for the thousands and thousands Of
underpaid teachers in the country, but
for the cities themselves and the COM
ing generations, if every city in the
land should follow the example of
Philadelphia, and increase the pay
given to its school teachers. The pro-
fessson, as whole, is pitifully and
shamefully underpaid. Principals and
superintendent get fair and often large
salaries, but the rank and file of the
profession, the noble, selfsacriticing
women, who put their very lives into
the work for the love Of it. and do
more than money can ever repay them
for in shaping Alright the lives of the
pupils under their charge, get paid
salaries which, in most cases, are a
reproach and a disgrace to our cities
The pay Of the country school teacher
is small enough, Heaven knows, but
considering the greater training and
experience required for successful work
in the city schools, the increased cost of
living in the cities, and the greater
burden of work and responsibility upon
them, the women teachers in most of
our cities, and those of Maine are in
cluded in the number, all richly deserve
much more pay than they are now
getting. 1t is matter of simple
business as we'll as of justice which our
cities cannot much longer afford to
ignore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
CA ASTORIA.
Bears the n1he Kind You Have Always Bough
signature sf &XHzzzm
BORN.
HANCOCK

HANCOCK.
Bluehill-Dec. s. to the wife of William
2: Carter, a daughter; Dec. Z, to the wife
of Levi A. Gray, daughter.
Orland-Dec. Il, to the wife of Homer
Fl. Dunbar, Il daughter.
Stonington-Dec. 5, to the wife of John
Edward Gross, a son, Allan Eugene.
Trenton-Dec. >, Fred l.. Murch, a son,
Donald Edgar.
Rockland-Dec. ?, to the wife of John
a.. Flanagan, a son; Dec 5. to the wife of
John II; Flanagan. son, II pounds; Dec.
5, to the wife of Hiram harrington, a
daughter; Dec. II, to the wife of Harry
Tozier. a son, Payson Vaughan
Eurkettvile-Dec. >, to the wife of
Stephen Miller. triplets.
Vinalhaven-Dec. IL, to the wife of Ar
thur Arey, SON.
OXFORD.
Norway-Dec. 8, to the wife of Guy O.
Bennett, a daughter.
OXfCrd-Dec. A, to the wife of Alton Per-
kins, a daughter.
Paris-Dec. 5, to the wife of Winfield p
Estes, son, Eugene Henry Andrews.
SOMERSET
Pittsfed-Dec. 10, to the wife of Ernest
A. Rankin a son. Harry Ernest; Dec. IA,
to the wife of Thomas f. O'Reilly, a son,
Charles Patrick.
Palmyra-Dec. 16. to the wife of Fred
W. Brooks, a son.
WALDO.
Belfast-Doc. s, to the wife of Llewellyn
Patterson, a son.
Sandypoint-Dec s, to the wife of L. X.
Perkins, 4 daughter, Margaret Florence.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Howard Mcdonald, a daughter, Phyllis
Dearborn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
AUGUSTA, WINTHROP e. GARpI.
NER RAILWAY,

Change Of time on the Winthrop & Toxus
DIVISIONS in effect 1ets Tuesday, Dec. i.
Cars leave Augusta for Halloween and
Gardner every half hour on the hour and
H hah noIr fl from y q a NJ to 10 p M, for
leaVe Two hours later in the morning.
Gers leave Augusta for Winthrop $50.
s.so. $50, 1880 a. NJ, 1850. 1.5o. $50. 4.56,
nights only So p ~ M ana saturday
Cars leave Augusta for Winthrop Sun
aays a e. fe 81 " Il $50 1880 A. NJ, 1850
cars leave Augusta. for Togus $50, $50
a. M. And commencing at leave every
honr on the hour to 10 P. n.
First car Sunday A. NJ
Cars leave Togus for Augusta where
connections are made with the Gardiner
and Winthrop lines and A. M. Com
sf hour at Until S saYs eyery hour the
A aav 81 only y First car from Togus Sum
Cars leave Winthrop for Augusta
and Gardiner and Togus $50 $50, $50
1850. n.50 A. NJ, 1.5O $50 $50. $50. $50. S.So
Pm P: M - And n Saturday nights for Augusta
Sunday time from Winthrop as follows:
80; $50, ll5o, A. M. 1.5o $50. $50, $50
The $50 A. M. car from wintbron con-
meets at Augusta with early NJ. &. trains aims
East and West
Inc 1850 A: M car leaves NJ c. r. r,
station at Winthrop on arrival of train
que at Winthrop from Portland and Lew
iston at 104S
The Winthrop line is equipped with
large, easy riding. eight wheel cars ard
ried on all trips
All cars run to NJ. c. station in Win
sive. 49, -"
Cars leave Gardiner for Augusta where
connections are made for Winthrop and
IoguS lines every half hour fifteen min
hour from 6.15 A. NJ to 915 p. M. Tke
10 T. M. for Hallowell only. 1015 p. M.
LOT Elallowell and Augusta only
SUNDAY time same as above except that
cars start two hours later in the morning
nOy2Stftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

At a2recent gathering of the Rainy
Daisies in New York, the leading
speaker who addressed large audience
skirts on all occasions and at all times,
was herself clothed in long skirt with
q sweeping train. 1t is easy to con-
ceive what vast influence her words
must have had under these circum-
stances. 1t is too often the case that
doctor refuses to take his own
medicine. The example of one woman
in a case like this is worth a carload of
precepts from a hundred others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Chasing the Rainbow.
portland Adyertiser)

cortland AdVertlSer)
The story is told of a Maine farmer
who became dissatisfied with his home
town, and his condition in life gen
orally, and decided to sell his property
and move to some more promising field
outside the State. He consulted a
real estate dealer and placed the bust
ness of selling the farm in his hands,
whereupon the real estate man con-
structed an advertisement, describing
the farm and it's location and praising
both in such glowing terms that the
farmer was himself convinced. SO he
paid the agent for his trouble and set
tied down on the old farm for the
remainder of his days contented and
happy. There is a double moral to this
story. The first teaches us that the
glowing descriptions of distant OppOr-
tunities so frequently brought to our
attention, are written by men who have
something to sell. The second sh ows
the Importance of realizing the oppor
tunitieS that are near at hand. We
are all too apt to view familiar scenes
and home associations with a measure
Of contempt. They are all well enough
in their way, we think, but they do not
waiting somewhere in the distance.
When we look upon an artists repro
duction of a bit of beautiful landscape,
we think of the scene as existing some
where away off from our accustomed
round of travel. We do not realize that
the same artist might stand at our own
back doors and receive an even greater
inspiration. Hence the Importance of
being told now and then of the beauties
and resources of our own state and
neighborhood. Advertising pays even
if it brings no other result than to
cause us to better appreciate our own
possessions. Otherwise we may gain
such appreciation only when we return
from chasing the rainbow.
Life and Living.
Bucksport Times.)
There is an ocean of difference be-
tween making a living and making a
life. One is easy of accomplishment,
the other is much harder; one can be
done in short time, the other will take
every hour of time and all of eternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

Sir Thomas Lipton's letter regarding
fourth challenge for the Americas
cup promises TO put the New York
Yacht Club in hole. That club is not
the most popular organization in the
world, and when Sir Thomas gets a
rap at it's rules it is a blow that tells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Downfall of Mankind.

"Where have you been, Tommy"
"Been out watching people sit down
or the sidewalk
Nonsense! No one sits on the side
walk this weather"
Yes, they do: after We make the
bricks slippery"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

The sort of diplomacy used by Consul
Davis at Alexendretta when he
knocked down in rapid succession the
five policemen who set upon him, is
the kind that the Turk best under
stands and appreciates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Manv Years to Wait,

Poet told her we would be mar
ried when 1 received check for last
MS.
Friend-You should be careful. You
know you promised not to marry for
many years yet.
Poet--Don't worry. This matter
was taken by publication
magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
LIGHT AND AIRY.
In EaoIe Eve.

Tenderfoot-Who are those men that
shot at my hat when l climbed down
from the stage?
Amber Pete-"That's our ventilation
committee, pard.
Observation-Disclosures committee?
Amber Pete-Yes: they never see a
tall silk hat that they don't try to let
the air in it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Somewhat Different

Il suppose" said the visitor, as he
paused at the humorist's desk, 1T is
your business to be funny"
Not at ALL replied the laugh pro-
voker. Its my business to extract
bread and butter from the smiles of the
multitude"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

If you have weak lungs you have reason to
fear pneumonia, and should keep at hand bot
tie of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Il
counteracts any tendency of cold or attack OF
the grip to result in pneumonia, and is pleasant
and safe to take. It always cures, and cures
quickly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
ANNUAL MEETING.

The stockholders of Granite National
Bank. of Augusta. Maine. will hold their
annual meeting for the election of direc-
tors and for the transaction of any other
legitimate business, at their banking
room in Augusta on Tuesday. the 18th
day of January, 1904, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon.
TREBY JOHNSON. Cashier.
Dec. 8, 1903. dec1O IL, 90, %, jar5, 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Life and Living.
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Pure Food,

Dorchester Democrat and Chronicle)
The inevitable result of the passage
of a national pure food law will be to
harmonic the state pure food laws
and their administration and put an
end to the present ridiculous and scam
dalOuS condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

It is a pity no artist or photographer
was around to catch the expression on
the faces of those two tramps who
begged the Biddeford judge to send
them to Jail for the winter. When they
heard the judge add to the sentence
go days at Alfred" the awful words
Eat hard labor breaking stone 10 hours
a day." their faces changed so that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
The DwindIing Colombian Army.


Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.)
1t is to be hoped that the Colombian
army, which has dwindled from 100000
to a measly 5000, won't eventuate in a
Mizzoury mule and a brigadier general.
The Vice-Presidercy.
milwaukee Sentinel)
The time has gone by when national
conventions may overlook the vice
presidency completely until all other
business is disposed of, and then, in an
hour or over night, complete the ticket
according to party expediency.
njudicious Democrats.
Chicago Tribune.)
The Hon. Tom Johnson says the
Democrats in 1904 will nominate their
best man for the Presidency. This
would be extremely injudicious. The
Democrats ought to save their best
man for some more favorable year.
Senator Bailey as Peanut Politician
(New York Evening SUM-
Senator Bailey thought more OF
building up a sort of reputation as a
Constitutional scholar than of the
country's duty to Cuba. He, too, wears
the peanut badge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
How He Won Her.

you serpent" Kissed the fair but
angry daughter of Eve.
You snake-charmer" retorted the
wise son of Adam.
Then she smiled and, womanike, for
gave him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Cupid Lane.

Ruskin-Let US go down this street.
There is light in every window.
Harker-What's the matter with the
other street?
Ruskin-Oh, there are too many
ove-making couples. All the parlors
are dark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

They must have some lighting ex-
press trains in Europe by the way Mr..
Bryan is covering that continent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Gritty's Little Joke.

The Lady Gnfuriated)-How dare
such a man as you propose marriage to
me?
Gritty George-Don't take it so
hard, lady. l only wanted to get de
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

The Russian bear and the little Jap
seem to be forgetting that this is the
season of peace on earth, good will to
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

The Rockland Courier-G Gazette prom
pen of Richard Fuller, the son of Editor
Fuller which it is expected will beat
the Wiggiesworth papers to fragile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
The Real Problem,
(Wa shington Starr

(WaShingtOn Star.)
The problem of securing radium is
not so serious as would be the prob
lem of what to do with it if it were
con,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

Probably the only grammar school
that of the famous old Emerson school
in Portland which was organized last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

Only five arrests were made in Bath
for single sale, one for assault, one for
vagrancy and one drunk. During the
month of December, 1902, there was a
total of SO arrests, which included &c
drunkS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Odily kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1926.

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
3ected communications.
Address oil communications ralating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

Bath is looking forward to the cree
ton of new hotel next year. The
plans are all drawn and it is said the
capital is secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL TUESDAY DECEMBER o. 1908

mitten. When I get anudder I'll keep
me hands warm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
IEy8lNNB GOSSIP
Signs of the Times.

The janitor smiles in the friendlest way
And asks if there is anything else he
can do;
The postman was pleasant when he came
He said, Il am glad when I have mail
for you"
The cook says she doesn't want after
moons out,
And What are your favorite dishes?"
she'll say,
It's hard to decide what they're thinking
But Christmas is something like three
days away.
The BOY with the papers comes early at
And tucks them securely against the
front door;
The grocers boy brings us our orders so
fast
We cannot believe it was at him We
swore;
The officer too, who is watch of our
street
Assures us he's cycling our house night
and day
And never a burglar can work his beat
Well Christmas is something like three
days away.
The office boy begs for some errands to
Old friends write us letters from places
afar;
The waiter inquiries if our steak is well
done,
And IF it's not right, then the chef gets
Il jar"
The grim elevator boy-O, what a change.
Ills we who give orders, It's ne must
abey.
Yes, every ones pleasant-and isn't it
strange
When Christmas is something like three
Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

Since it was stormy Sunday the
choirs will have a better excuse than
ever to repeat the Christmas music,
next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

Probably Senator German will think
better of his plan to have the President
impeached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

1t was a little Old Town girl who was
told that her Sunday school teacher
had sent her love" to her, and who ex-
claimed after persistent urging Give
it me. want to thee it," and she
burst into tears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

The annual protest is in order against
any attempt to destroy the chllds falth
in Santa Claus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

The expressmen and the mail carriers
will be even more glad than the sales
girls when it is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,.
aIZ ll|4l'!lH1

AdnOUGH TRAINS.
except Mo MESr-I fsr = hort NJ daily;
!t,armington. Phillips, Roeklan lYw' r"rt.
n 1and, Boston. Bridgton. Montreal and
iston' eH Fa iv;v a: M. for Brunswick, Lew
NsGs ny. Roekiand. Portland Boston,
~ ~. conway, Fabyans, Lancaster. Cor.
Man, g, N, r.. Berlin Falls. Groveton,
and s eeeher fa1 lslaa a1o Pend ccleeroes
portland. BAT P. NJ, (expressJ for Rruns-
WICK, Portland and Boston. connectina
t1i Saln' Portland. Lewiston. Cornish,
6: NJ Tor So. Gardiner: 1925 P. M. might
nuIllnan every night for Lewiston. Rath.
portland and Poston
press 1I TO- E sils1nd2 A M: (night e1-
S s' nt. Stephen, (Calais), st. John, Hall
tax and Aroostook county and to Wash
naston Go r. R.; Sunday. morning. going
Belfast, Foxcroft. or beyond Bangor; So
a, M, Tor Waterville, Foxcroft and Ban
gor; $40 A. NJ. for Waterville, Belfast
SkoWhesan. Bangor and Bucksport; 12ss
Town, Patten. Houlton ana caribou, via
3; q a. r. R., Vanceboro. st. Stephen.
lSaiaisl, Houlton. Woodstock. st. John.
ana a halifax and to Lewiston via Oakland
fery1iie Bangor, Bar Harbor. Wash. Co.
T. T., Old Town. Greenvflle: 3.1S p. Nj.
I0r Waterville. Oakland. North Anson
Bingham. Skowhegan.. Belfast, Foxcroft
Greenville. Bangor; Old Town and Malta
wamkeag; 7.SO =. n, for Waterville.
SUNDAYS-Going west. 2s2 A. M. for
Portland. Boston; 1928 A. M; 1923 p. NJ.
TOR Brunswick, Bath, Portland and Ros.
tom Going east, 1853 A. M. (night), Ban
gor 9l5 A. M, for Waterville Skowhegan
and Bangor; 2.30 P. NJ, Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving n
l25S A. M, Sunday morning going east
does not connect for Skowhegan, BsIfast.
FoxcrOft or east of Bangor