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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Alfred Austins poetic attempts. Since
he became poet laureate, his heart mas
persistently felt the pang of uhre-
Quilted genius. And so it is not sutpris-
ing that the announcement of his lee
ture on The Growing Distaste on the
Part Of Many for the Highest Kinds OF
Poetry" is taken as a text for sheer
ing inquiries as to what he knows
about the highest kind of poetry. Poor
man, he is to be pitied rather IMAM
ridiculed, for he probably does the best
he can and the laureate business ism
what it used 10 be in the good old
times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Mean Trick.

Sharpe-'I shouldn't think you would
recommend anything TO cure Gayer'S
tOothache if he is your rival for the
hand Of Miss DeROX."
Whealton-"Thats just it. I told
him TO try oil of cloves and when she
detected the Odor she thought he had
been drinking"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
A Work for Science to Do.

What Il chance there is for science to
get i'm its work in decreasing the
annual fire losses in the United States.
Each year property to the value of
$i5O. 900 in this country goes up in
smoke and flames. and the total is con-
stantly increasing. The tax which our
municipalities pay in the maintenance
of fire departments and the tax paid by
insurance premiums. makes Il total
fairly staggering in its proportions.
Whenever Il new insect appears to
threaten the crops of the farmers. the
United States government employs the
best scientists available and sets them
hunting for Il parasite 20 put on the
trail of that insect. Science is the
parasite to destroy the fire bug. but il
is strangely inactive in the face of the
golden opportunity before it, We boast
Of great things which science has ac-
complished in our day, and in many
instances the boast is Well justified, but
in this matter of increasing fire losses
every year there is a reproach for our
civilization. and something that OuGh;
to stimulate our government and our
Individual scientists to their best
efforts.
The proposition that the new depart
ment OF commerce ard labor is to in
VestigatC this matter of our annual fire
losses is a step in the right direction.
The new department has been given
much work 10 do and of many
different kinds. but we hope it will find
time and opportunity to do this work
promptly and thoroughly. OF course
there is Il fundamental principle in the
matter. which all builders need to fully
heed. 1t is hardly reasonable TO en-
pect reduction in the fire losses as
long as buildings are being constructed
Of fiimsy and infamable materials. but
there are a hundred other things than
material that the investigation can
cover. and is cannot too soon be begun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

American marines have been landed
at Corea To protect our interests there
Why is 1t that Democratic senators in
Washington do rot discover in this "A
deep laid plot OF the part of President
Roosevelt to overthrow the Corean
government? They would have as
much ground for such an assertion as
they made to assert that the marines
have such purpose in view when they
landed in Panama. As matter of
fact. in both instances. our marines
were landed to protect American in
terests. and it was no concern of ours
what effect their presence would have
upon the existing governments in
Panama or Corea. II their presence at
Colon proved disastrous to Columbia 5
Matchmaking plans. then so much the
worse for Columbia. II their presence
at the capital OF Corea. where they
have been sent to protect the American
legation, results in revolution then SC
he it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
DOING Turns.

Lady" said the ragged hobo. I've
met with many revcrses in my career
Indeed exclaimed the kind hearted
female. Tell me about them"
Well continued the r. h., "erbout
ev'ry time l ask fer nickel l git
turned down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
KEEP YOURSELF STRONG

And you will ward off colds. pneumonia
fevers and other diseases. You need
to have pure. rich blood and good di-
gestion. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the
blood rich and pure as no other medi-
cine can do. 1t tones the stomach, Gre
ates an appetite and invigorates the
whole system. You will be wise to be-
gin taking it now, for it will keep you
strong and we'll.
Hoods Pills are non-irritating. Price
IS cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
Rather Insinuatint,

Ida-"I don't think Mr.. Smart be-
lievcs my handkerchefs are linen"
May-"Why not?"
Ida Il told him that I had my pin
money wrapped in my handkerchief
and lost it. He said there was n great
deal of money lost in cotton these
DAYS =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
Whjtewashcd.

Stubb-"I suppose when the terrific
rainstorm beat in the tent every ono
turned white
Penn-"All except the sacred white
elephant. When the rain struck him
al the Wilderness came off,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
Very Lucrative.

Tommy see the king Of Abys-
sinia has sent President Roosevelt a
pair of lions. The job of president amt
so bad. after ALL"
Eobby-"You bet. If you don't like
being president you can start a circus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
ThouqhtfuI Wife.

Mrs. A.-"John. il seemed to take you
SO long to color your meerschaum with
such n little bit of smoke. so l put it
where there was Il lot of smoke
Mr.. A. (horriiied) Where did you
put it,"
Mrs. Ain the stove
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

There lives a family in Portland
with Il palate for eels. AS often as
twice a week the head of the
family carries home from the fish
market two or three of the slippery
snake-like wrigglers. He usually re
turns home late at night, and it is his
custom to put the cells in bucket of
water where they are kept until morn
inS.
In the front rooms of the apartment
where lives this family are two youn'
women from Indiana. who. durine
their sojourn in the city, are boardlni
with the family of eel eaters. Each O.
the young women has eaten of tho
cooked food, but neither of them eve
saw an eel.
One night last week the man of thu
house took home three cells. Afte'
stumbling about the darkened- nous
in a futile search for Il bucket he hi
upon another plan. He tiptoed to thu
bathroom and turned the eels loose i!
the bathtub.
AS soon as the house was quiet tho
younger OF the two sisters, dressed for
hcr dreams. stole out of her room Will
arm. and proceeded to the bathroom
The room was dark and she could FIND
no matches. Not caring to search for
Il match she decided TO battle in the
dark, and accordingly turned on the
hot and cold water. When the tut
was we'll filled the young woman
stepped in. The hot water had pui
life into the slippery cells. and whei
the young woman got both feet int
the tub the creatures slid about he,
ankles and across her feet.
That was all she remembered. Wit
one hysterical scream she began kick
ing furiously and crying for help. He
elder sister, fearing she was bein
murdered, ran to the bathroom. blu
found the door locked. After coupl
of moments had elapsed. the girl i'm
prisOned in the bathroom fell out o
the tub and managed to unlock TIL
ttoor. Not hearing the anxious ques
lions. her frightened sister was cryin.
at her. she fairly flew down the hall
way. clad only in the darkness.
The whole family was aroused b.
the screams. and lights flashed up i
every apartment in the big building
sister, after fifteen minutes work
succeeded in calming the frightene
bather.
What in the world is the matter
sister," asked the elder one.
"Oh. horrors" shuddcred tn
hysterical girl, the bathtub is full {
snakes
BY this time the head of the family
clad in pajamas, was tottering up an'
down the hallway choking in spasE
of laughter. He stamped his feet hi
his head against the, wall. and at las
controlled himself sufficiently to ligh
the gas in the bathroom and called hi
wife to take a look at the room. Tn
floor was flooded With water and two
of the cells We're wriggling upon tn
floor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
TO THE NATIONAL HOME
Eastern Branch, D. v. g., at Togus.
kENkEBEC CENTRAL R. +

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad, and Augusta, Hallowel
and Gardiner Electric Railroad to Au
gusta.
Winter arrangement in effect Sunday
Oct. II, 1903.
Leave Randolph: Ar. National Home.
is. a05 & 1850 A. N. l7Sa. 925 & lilo A II
1910 2.40 & 40 ?. NJ. co. 800 & $50 p. n
Lv. National Home Ar. at Randolph:
as, $50 &, 11.15 Am. sos $50 & II .35 A. N
t.l5, $40 & SOS P. "a. 13s. $50 & SIS p n
Sunday trains will run Is follows
Leave Randolph at $50 A. NJ. go P. M
Leave National Home NJ 10Os A. NJ, "a
p M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Scratch. scratch, scratch; unable to at
tend TO business during the day or sleep
curing the night. Itching piles-horrible
plague. Doan's Ointment cures. Never
fails. At any drug store 60 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
Please Close the Door.

do YOU know anything about the
open door i'm the east" asked the man
who was always reading.
No" replied the man with cold feet
and n! l have to say is if il is as cold
there as here they should close it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

EsrABLIsHED 1875.

Nc notice whatever will b taken Of
unaiRned communication
The Journal cannot BE- held responsible
for the preservation or return oe re-
3octad communications
A1drsss all communications ralatinS to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLM0H 4 FLINT. PubnsherA
Augusta, Mama
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
DR.. Emmons'

Aonthly Regulator has brought happi
cess to hundreds Of anxious women
iEOnsesI and most obstinate irregularities
ask Whatsoever. Have never had a sin.
sle failure. No pain, danger or interior
e enc. with work. Success guaranteed a.
ticulars and confidential advice freq a..
letters truthfully answered. Money -
sere should be registered. DR..
EnMons Co.. 1O fremont u. De1tc3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

The little folks love DR.. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take: perfectly
harmless; positive cure for coughs. colds.
bronchitis, asthma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
CARNIVAL OF Taf mARDI dpAs

FEBRuAHyl6, 1901 81
SPECIAL Excl RsIoN $4,000 IA Il,
Including. all expeASes from time ofss
LEAVE NEW YURik FEBRUARys 10th,
On soUTHERN PACIFIC.
PALNTHAL sTEAaIER com z
Send fogtspeciaf apphiet giving fal
SOHTHERNPAcIFTc, y. 81
~ u. CURRIERS'
40 Wasliingt ST !, Boston,
jan19eodtofeb7 ~ 49, g ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

failed to get the little boy cut of bed
what then
Physician-'I showed him sign tia'
read Good skating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
RAILROADS AND sTEAMan.-.
sE[' l[|:H|S'l
In Effect Oct. 12. 1904
Passenger trains leave August a.
THROUGH TRAINs

THROUGH TRAINs.
GOING WESr-232 A. A.. In,
i sSstSa M ssS 4. f4 r., .s ;a1s
Pennington. Phillips, Rockland, &c
and. Boston. Bridgton, Montre., roI on:
Quebec. 1000 A. M. for Brunswick -
,ston, Pennington. Phillips. Carrabass..'
aangeley. Rockland. Portland Boncs
ham, n H.. d Beriin F hanea't sa:aoi
N. stratford, Island Pond, Co oiTshstas
md Eeecner Falls; BIO r. NJ, iocsi I,
Portland. "a z. M. (exsress) for Brunss'
Tick, Portland and Boston. connectins
6ricgton. No. Conway. and Bartlett. ~
2. M. for So. Gardiner; 1923 p. NJ. 1n,ss.
Pullman every night for Lewiston pa.1a
Portland and Boston. 'A
GOING EAST-l2.59 A. N. (niRht ~.
prcss) for Skowhegan. Bangor. Bsr a..
Dor. st. Stephen. (Calais), St. john H Fall.
tax and AroostOok county and to Wash-
ngton Co. r. R.; Sunday morning. eoirs
east does not connect for SkoWbeean
Belfast, Foxcroft, or beyond Bangor: "a
sor; $40 A. NJ. for Waterville, Belfast
5kowhegan. Bangor and Eucksport; IL
2. NJ, Wateryifle. Foxcrcf. Bangor IN
Town. Patten, Houlton ana caribou. Vi
3: & A. r R., VanceborC. st. Stennsn
(Calais). Houlton. Woodstock. st. JoSr
and Winthrop; $50 p. M express for VA.
tervilie, Bangor. Bar Harbor. Wash. O.
r. r.. Old Town. Greenvilie: SIS p. n
for WaterVille, Oak,rna. North Ansor
Bingham. Skowhegan. Belfast Foxcroff
Bangor, Old Town and Matts.
~a mkeag; 100 =. IL. Tor Watervils.
SUNDAfS-Going west. 2.32 A. NJ. fos
Portland, Boston; 1923 A. M: 1923 P. NJ
Tor Brunswick. Bath, Portland and Boz
ton. Going east, 12.59 A. NJ. (night), Ban.
sor. 9:15 A. NJ, for WatervilIe. Skowheean
and Bangor; 2.30 p. NJ, Bangor
The Night Pullman Train leaving n
2,59 A. NJ, Sunday morning going en-
ices not connect for Skowhegan, Bslfa3
Toxcroft or east of Bangor.
ACCOAdAIQnh ,cInAr I'D A IAYsx -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Takes the burn out: heals the wound:
ures the pain. DIR. Thomas Eclectric
oil, the household remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

When doctors fail try Burdock Blood
Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, constipation;
nvigorates the whole system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
Natural Conclusion.

Harker-"My wife hasn't spoken
cross word TO me for some time
Uarker-'Indeed. When did she leave
town ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Somehow or other the unappreciative
and ribald world persists in jeering at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
Usual Results.

Friend-"And after all medicines had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

One of Walter Damroschs old wolf
sharps tells a story on that great lead
or which places him in a class hereto
fore occupied with lone distinction b!
I,ichaTd Mansfield. In other words
Damrosch called down his audienc
and got away with the goods j
was il Wagner night at Madison
Square Garden and DamrOsch wa
leading. While the orchestra was II
the prelude to "Parsifal' the rair
came pouring down and there was
big rustling and Scrambling in the
middle of the hall. Mr.. Damrosch
still gently waving his baton, turned
around and cast a look of depreciation
at the scene before him. He was evi
IDENTIFY very much confused and an
nOyed by the noise, and, turning to tn,
audience, said: We have two enter
tainmentS here, one that appeals t.
the eye and one that appeals to thu
ear. Up on the roof they have Skin;
dancing, and that appeals to the eye
hut here we have music. and that ap
peals to the ear. Down here. therefor,
the entertainment we have to offer de-
mands quiet, and l beg of you to keeI
quiet" The incident reminded the
musician of that famous occasion
when Theodore Thomas tapped will
his baton on the music stand befor
him, stopped his orchestra, and. turn
ing to the audience. said: Il an
afraid, ladies and gentlemen, that tho
music interferes with the CONVEX
satiOn.'
Mr.. CortelyOu's rise to cabinet position
was rapid and unusual There is a MAJ
out in Ottumwa, Iowa. a quiet citizen re
small act turned Mr.. Cortelyou into TIL
path which has led him steadily up to thu
present remarkable career. This man wa:
entering the office of his brother in New
York one day when he narrowly missed
colli'lins with young man whose seem
insly desperately discouraged state o.
mind made him careless of his direction
When the gentleman stepped into tn,
Office he questioned his brother as to wha,
he had done TO the young man to cause
him to he SO downhearted.
II did nothing. was the answer, EEK
cept to tell him that | had nothing fol
What can he do"
lie is Stenographer."
Send your office boy after him immedi-
atcly:" which was very quickly done and
young Mr.. Cortelyou (for he it vas
stood before the two men. You are n
stenographcr?" was asked him.
~ eS sir.
How soon can you go to work."
This minute
'All right. Hurry right over to the
post office department. ] just left there
and while was in the office | heard them
say they needed stenographer badly
think you will he in time to get the
place
1t is needless to say that Mr. Corteiyou
hurried. He got the place.
One of the most popular young lawyers
practicing at the New York bar is James
Shea, a Georgetown graduate. who has
met with signal success at the trial table
Recently he represented a negro man
charged in the police court with the lar
ceny of several chickens.
A fair defence was offered and things
locked promising for the accused until
the lawyer placed him on the stand.
Are You the defendant in this case?"
said Judge Scott as the negro mounted
the steps of the witness stand.
No sir. replied the negro, with an
amazed look on his face and pointing to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
A COMMODATION TRAINS.

Through l.ckets to California and m
points South and West may be had Of q.
H. Walker. ticket agent, Augusta, the
only Office In Augusta selling via sIl
routes and checking baggage free Of en-
GEO. 3. EVANS, v. p. & Gen Man
-. f. BOOTHBY, q. p. T. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

The Maine editOrS-some of then'
go to St. Louis in May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Here's happiness to Editor Dunnlh@
of the Portland Press and his Ne"
York bride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

The Maine courts are uphOidng the
plucky schoolma'ams who thrashed the
unruly boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

An interesting fact in connection
with the recent report of the county
commissioners for Hancock county is
that for the first time in many years
perhaps the first time in its history
the entire county tax is shown to have
been collected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30
@8ll0YB Gossip
LOCKING Forward.

There's a longing for spring when the
violets smile
And brooklets are murmuring low.
When the south winds are stirring the
skies to beguile
From their aspect of shadow and snow
But it isn't the fiow'ret so winsome and
shy
That sets the heart longing today:
Nor is it the brook that goes laushnsiy
by,
Nor the zephyr that whispers of May.
We sigh for the time when these troubles
are o err
That harrow the innermost soul.
For the time when the hens Will De laying
once more
And We won't have to buy any coal
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Judge Spear has won the hearts of
the attorneys and the public at the
York county session of the supreme
court. 1t is a way he has. He can't
help it for he is a just judge and an
honest man.-Lewiston Journal
Every word of which is true. and
here in his home county where he is
best known he is best liked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Another bad thing about those
prophecies of Il tough February is that
the month will be longer than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

In Waldo county there We're IS di-
vorcos granted in 1908. not q bad record
ties. OF these. 20 were granted on
complaint of the wife. Three OF The
couples had been married less than two
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

few chosen with the BOwdoin seniors.
when - out of - young men in the
class are appointed to write commence
ment parts of which only six Will be
delivered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

About everybody will envy that
North sullivan young aidy, Miss Bea-
trice Gordon. age II, who has just won
ing for Il ten weeks term of school.
Some good spoilers are made. but most
of them are born that way. and Miss
Gordon is evidently of the latter kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Two sisters i'm Northport each pre-
scented her husband with an infant
daughter within few hours time last
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

This is the season of the Bowdoin
alumni dinners. Last evening the New
York city alumni met for their annual
banquet: next Monday evening. the
kennebec alumni will meet at Hotel
North. Augusta: and Saturday evening.
February 6. the Portland alumni will
get together. The Washington alumni
will also meet early in February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Warren Powers, of North Deer Isle.
is the owner of an enterprising hen.
On Jan. Is the hen in question stole her
nest. with contents therein. and has
Matched out twelve chickens. ten OF
which are alive and smart and without
Il frozen toe in the lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-30

Speaking of hens, an East Bluehiil
correspondent writes that Frank l.
Jan. to Jan. II. inclusive they laid
go eggs. He says that. besides the
usual food. he fed them on CLAIMS. hares.
porcupines. beets. milk. hay and cab
baSe. This diet is respectfully recOm-
mcnded to the consideration of those
whose hens refuse to lay when eggs
are high.
The Globe-republican., 1904-10-06
LARGEST IRRIGATION ENTER.
PRISE IN AMERICA.

The Twin Falls Land and Water
Company, located on the Snake river,
twenty-four miles south OF Shoshone
station, the largest irrigation enter.
prise In America, involving an expen.
diture Of over two million dollars and
retaining two hundred and seventy
five thousand acres Of the richest
valley lands In the state Of Idaho, Is
now practically completed and will be
delivering water on the lands within
the next sixty to ninety days. The
main canal, sixty-nine miles long, is
eighty feet wide at the bottom, one
hundred and twenty-four feet at the
top and carries ten feet Of water. The
project Is being constructed under the
Carey act, and comes under tie i'm.
mediate supervision Of the Idaho
State Land Board. Last fall the Land
Board authorized the opening Of 80.
900 acres Of this land to public entry,
and Notwithstanding the fact that no
water would be delivered this year,
all Of this land has been absorbed.
The State Land Board now authorizes
the opening Of an additional 100000
acres at noon, October 10th, at Twin
Falls City, and great rush is expect.
ed. Mr.. MasQueray, chief Of designs
Of buildings and grounds at the
Worlds Fair, St. Louis, has designed
a hotel and townsite known as Twin
Falls City, in the heart Of these lands,
and $4,000 hotel Is now under con.
struction, besides numerous business
blocks and residences. Over 1000
worth of town lots have been sold
within the past sixty days. The Ore
gon Short Line, at an early date, will
begin the construction Of q .ranch
line from Minidoka through the heart
Of these lands to the new town Of
Twin Falls City.