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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
Ard Some Of Them Have II.

(Neu. York Pres-D
boy would ;lav" to have Il lot ri
nerve to have tae good opinion Of HIM
self that his mother has.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
Won't be Envious.

(Ncw York Americana
Russia is threatened with an cpl
demic Of cholera. The Russians seem
determined to get something that the
Japs wont try to take from them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Strange-passing strangers the
silence of Mary Ellen Lease in these
stirring times in Kansas. 1t looks as
il She had settled down to housekccp-
iu|.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
But 1t Never Cures.

philadelphia RCcurdD
A bad habit resembles Il porous
plaster on Il mans inner CONSCIOUSNESS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Ex-senator Chandler sees the Snil-
ing visage looming up on the political
horizon. It's high time for the Sena-
tor to drop the mince pie habit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
Not Quite That Bad Yet,
PhjladclDhia InulIjrcr)

NIIIIIdICIDIII IHWU1FCT.D
At present there seems to be- no rca
son for US throwing bricks at III.
French for being so slow about digging
the Panama Canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
The Wrong Way.
IVA Ihincton Post

w N~IlITETUII II
The New Yo:t police hay" captured
q man who has been robbinE people
Just for fun instead Of a matter Of
business as they do IN Wall Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
Limited to Small Choice.
(NrN York WORLDLY

(Naw York WOrldo
Evidently the Stan lard Oil Company
should either increase its holdings in
the Kansas Legislature or sell out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Women Of the next generation are to
have big feet; not so very big per
haps. but bigger than the feminine feet
OF today. This pronOunCemcnt WAS
made unoficially today by many of the
most prominent shoe manufacturers OF
the country at the close of their con-
vention in the Hotel Astor. when they
declare that fiatter shoes and lower
heels will be the fashion.
Responsibility for the innovation
rests upon the women themselves, they
declare. and they add that style after
AL, is only what the majority of we'll
bred persons choose to select.
The feeling among the men who
cater to all kinds was that the French
heel is on the wane and that the fiat
ter and broader shoe is growing more
ana more popular, even though it
means bigger feet. At last the wo-
men seem to be realizing that the pres
ent age is essentially one of common
sense, and no little weight was given
to this movement in favor OF more
sensible shoes by the recent instance.
published broadcast. of a woman who
suffered the loss of a foot through the
construction of an extremely high
heel
Another interesting feature of the
convention WAS the almost universal
agreement that patent leather shoes
are the most unreliable that can be
bought.
At the business session which ended
the convention. resolutions were passed
declaring in favor of the repeal of the
tariff on hides us an unjust discrim-
nation i'll favor of the few to the detri-
ment of the many. not based upon the
policy of protecting home industries
nor in accord with the revenue theory
of any tax scheme"
Governor Douglas of Massachusetts
was elected member of the executive
committee of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
LIGHT AND AIRY,
His Kick.

There was young man IN TanSicr
Who called to the waiter: Look hicr,
] just wish to say
! don't like the way
You are pilinS the foam on my bier"
Houston Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Or Altogether Loaded!

CTopcka State CapitalO
just because his wife uses a little
powder is no excuse for Il man coming
home half shot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

European monarchs are giving little
thought to their crowns just now, so
long as their heads are still on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

The fine imposed upon expectorators
is now going a long way towards keep
Ing the city of Chicago in funds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Mrs. Chadwick should hasten to reap
the rewards of her free advertising by
putting a fragrant hairboostem on the
market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
Thirst, Possibly; but No Famine.

Chicago Tribunc0
Cincinnati paper reports 81 cheer
f1min" in Milwaukee,. The ten, is
misleading. There may be thirst,
but there is no famine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
Just Rubs It In.
(BuftalO TineS.)

Nbutdo i llItS.I
Arbitration is the method employed
To convince Doth the Conter:dinS parties
that they are iE the wrong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Everyone will join in the hope tina.
DR. Harper of Chicago may prove to
have been mistaken regarding himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
An Hysterical Novel.

80 YOU have written a novel;
eyes"
"Historic;pl?"
$50. IIystcrical. Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
An Open Secret.

INtIlnta CONSTITUTIONAL
Russell Sage says that he saves 4
quarter of his income. Uncle Russ has
the reputation If saving every quarter
Of every kind that he gets his hands
on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Great Men l Have Whacked" will
probably be the title of Mr.. Thomas w.
Lawson's next book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
Depends on How Much.

Portllhd OrcGOnian)
No woman can tell whether Il hat is
becoming to her until she asccrtains
the price
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Another Boston woman has been adj
mitted to the bar: but it does not APP
pear what beverage she selected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

That fire in 4 potato store house at
Blaine does not mean that the ArOoS-
took farmers arc following the example
of the Alabama cotton growers i'm dis
losing Of their surplus crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Low water in the MouSam is inter-
fcring with the work of the manufac-
turing establishments at Sanford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

The home news is more interesting to
the Car just now than news from the
front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

There is something very suspicious
in that creed adopted by the new
Democratic cluD of Auburn. 1t makes
no mention of tndrew Jackson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

People are still wondering what it
will seem like to get out of cold stor-
age. L Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Pcary parties seem to b, the popular
thing at Bangor Just now and a visit
10 the ship that is building at Bucks
port from which LieLt. Com'd'r r. f.
Pcary expects 10 make his journey to
tie North Pole. and III which the peo-
rle of this State are so Interested
makes delightful and entertaining
outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

POrtland's murder mystery in tn.
Italian quarter grows SO mysterious
that il seems the easiest way to call it
" case Of suicide
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

The Lewiston Sun finds that the
tariff is curse to Maine. The i'm
portant thing about this discovery is
that it is not 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Bar Harbor takes the blue ribbon
with III articles in it's town warrant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

King Pepper in Brunswick. tonight
aud in August |. tomorrow night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

They are talking dollar gas in Port
land and hoping hard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

The new Cunarder Caronia will have
a candy store for American women"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
DAMROSCH MALE QUARTET.

Willis Partridge, 1st Tenor; Edward H.
Wass, I'd Tenor; j. w. Beck, lst Bass;
Harry p Lowell, ID Bass. May be en-
gagged for concerts and funerals Tele-
phone Mr. Wass. 146-13 febl1dlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Well. perhaps that January thaw will
get along in March
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
THE PASSING THRONG.

Do,Io ,yLo have ever undergone the
.,.ouies of identification in IL large city
postofliCe will appreciate the truthful
ness OF the following description of
,uch q scene which we clip from u
Western exchange:
The clerk in the money order division
of the poslotiice looked sharply at the
man who had presented an order to be
caShed.
WHO sent You this?" he demanded.
"John Philander Avery replied the
man.
The clerk hunted up the letter of ad-
vice and compared ii with the order.
as your name Absllom Ricketts,"
Yes, sir
Have you anything in your pockets
10 identify YOU"
yes. Here's the letter the order
came in
The clerk examined the supelscrip-
ton carefully.
"AnythinS else
Yes. sir. Here's Il lot OF other let :
tcrs with my name on the envelopes"
"Anything else"
Here is my accident Insurance poli-
cy.'
He handed il over ana then proceed
ed to dig from his inside pockets and
submit for examination his cards of
membership in the Y. NJ. c. A., Lone
SomehurSt Improvement association
and Civic Reform league. together with
receipts for dues from the secretaries
of several other societies of which he
WAS a member.
"Anything else"
Nothing but this postal card notifi-
cation that my taxes are due"
The clerk bounced upon this, exam
iEed it on both sides. made Il memoran-
dunn on sheet of paper, questioned
him as To his house address, business
address, and occupation. eyed him sus-
riciou"ly, and then gruhsingly handed
over the money Sif5.
Are H"u sure evan now ," asked the
man Il might have knocked some fell
low down and taken all these away
from him. You know.
The clerk made Il grab at him. but it
Was too late.
The man had the money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

y little Portland street girl is con-
stantly surprising hc:' parents with the
comments she makes on current
events. A short time ago there had
been several Ire alarms within a few
days and there had also been number
OF funeral professions past the house
where she lived. 1t was upon one of
the latter that she was looking and
which prompted her to remark:
Mamma. isn't it strange how much
fire and how much Geadness there is
in Portland?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

II was the same little Portland girl
VINO went to her grandfather after her
rather had spoken sharply to her for
some mischievous act. Grandpa" she
queried, how much money did you
pay for papa? Thinking to humor
har the old gentleman replied: "Oh.
lot me see. think it was about 500"
We'll. remarked the little one grave
~, you certainly got terribly cheated"
II has been necessary to postpone the
meeting Of the State Library Ass0cia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

Representative Capron of Rhode
Island was telling some Of his COL
leagues the other day of an experience
he had during his campaign for re-
election to Congress.
Il was making a speech in one of nv
towns" said he, land during my argu-
mcnt | was interrupted by my Demo-
cratic opponent, who asked me a long
draWn-out question. and said he want
ed it answered yes or no. l told him
That it was very complex question,
and could not be answered yes or no.
| explained that it would take time to
consider.
Ives or no. yelled my opponent
again plying the question to me. Then
| hit upon Il scheme. | asked him if
he would answer me one question, yes
or no, and he replied that he would.
Then l put forth this query:
Have you stopped beating your
wife yet?'
MY opponent was so completed
crushed by this interroGatory that he
did not open his mouth again during
the meeting. and l never heard from
him again"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27

he surely was a tishtwad; twas case
of pinch aiM save
Ill. he Il punched roll O. green ones
twould have gagged the Mammoth
Cave:
He had skinned his trusting papa, he had
illmilammcd mamma some.
lie mad nos Il friend remaining in the cir
Gle of his home:
lie had gold brckcd Brother Broadcloth
~ -iiecced him plenty ulawarcs,
iii Inc man who wore the albert diln' /
name him in his prayers
lie h3d made himself so bankrupt spite
OF money in his sock
Ana the neiShborS never mentioned him
Without an awful knock.
soon ned got his ill-got inGuts to pro-
portions that We're fierce
why. he owned hank notes in barrels.
, and gold bullion by the tiercc:
lie had SILVER dollars hidden in the eel
lar in a bin.
Yet TN" wav b" '-c"+ on savin' was the
rankest sort O. SIM
BAT tileie came ms way one morning
sort o sly an shifty chap,
win phoily tale % gold mines and a
bluc print protect map:
Sung his warhlc TO dhc tightwad dome
~, him up. and done him good:
Ihen he faded from the landscapc-now
the tiShtwad's saving wood.
baltimore American
Evening journal., 1905-12-08
Railroad Rates

Hal much advertised delegation of labor mer
that waited upon President Roosevelt for the
purpose of presenting its views on the question OF
rates. bids fair to become boomerang to those re
sponsible for the scheme. It now reported that
those gentlemen were not authorized to speak offci-
ally for the several organizations they pretended to
represent and it goes without saying that the Presi-
dent is not the sort of man to be hoodwinked by
any such procedure
Mr.. H. I. Newcomb, in a booklet which he en-
titles For the Railroads, says that the total freight
movement in 1908 was equal to carrying over 173
billion tons one mile; that there were nearly q bill
lion passengers carried one mile. It appears from
the same source that the roads are capitalized at
over II and half billion dollars while the earnings
for that year approxmated 2 billion dollars These
earnings are some 3S million dollars greater than the
public debt of the United States on November l.,
1898.
This railroad questonis indeed, question of large
totals; and the foregoing figures are evidence of ex
ience of power that from the very nature of things
must Of necessity be regulated but after ALL it is not
so much question of the government regulating the
roads, as it is question of preventing the roads from
eventually regulating the government
Mr.. Newcomb says:-''It is not intended to op-
pose reasonable and proper legislation for the sup
preston of rebates unjust discrimination or abuses
of any kind in railway rates or methods" If so.
then the case is simpifed that is the kind of egis
aton desired by the President and that it is exact
ly the kind he recommended
Evening journal., 1905-12-08
Kent's Trolley Line.

HE Levy Court of Kent County is determined
- to do what it can, reasonably, to secure the
proposed trolley line in the northern part of that
county There has been, of late years, so much
talk of trolley companies and so little has been ac-
oomplshed, that many folks in Kent are skeptcal of
the new venture under the direction of Mr. u G. Click
1t is said that Mr.. Click means business The
Levy Court and the other county officials are taking
him at his word. The Court the other day agreed
to proposal to widen some the of country roads for
the benefit of the trolley company although Comms-
sioner Knots appeared somewhat skepical
There is one way for the promoters of this road
to convince the doubling Thomases and that is for
them to start operations, finish the line and have
their cars running. Until this is done the skeptics
will still use the question marks. The road would
open up fine country in the northern part of the
county and would undoubtedly be of GREAT benefit
Evening journal., 1905-12-08
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1905.
EXHIBITION OF FRUIT.

ONE of the features of the meeting of the Pen
- insua Horticultural Society to be held at
Chestertown, Md, next month promises to be
exhibits of fruit from all parts of the country. Our
own orchardists will thus have the opportunity to
compare the products Of this peninsula with the fruit
Of other states and see where in we are exceed and
wherein we surpass other regions.
Exhibits arc expected from Tenn Georgia, California
Michigan and other states. The southern fruit with
which Delaware enters into most competition will
attract unusual interest. The peach and other fruit
crops of Georgia have assumed enormous proportions
and the area devoted to their culture is constantly
increasing The Georgians have secured favorable
transportation facilities and are. therefore, able to
market their product at profit. California. of
course has been famous for years for her fruit Some
of it is excellent but much Of it. notably the peaches,
when they reach the eastern markets are about as
tasteless and you would care to find. They have
size and some color but no flavor. Michigan ranks
high as a fruit producing state. Some Of the best
orchards inthe country are located there.
The fruit grown on this peninsula which is intended
for exhibit has been in cold storage in Philadelphia
The state ought to be well represented. Many Del
aware farmers are planting new fruit orchards of
various kinds and the exhibit will bring to their at
tenton different varieties that have been successful
in others states. Growers will thus be enable to gain
information about what is best to plant in their new
orchards here.
Evening journal., 1905-12-08
5annermsn as Premier.

NOTHING Brilliant is expected of the Libera
stop gap administration in England under the
direction Of Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman as
premier. The ministry that at the request of the
King, he will create will hold until after the Christ
mas holidays when an appeal to the country will be
taken. The voters are expected to support the
Liberals and defeat Balfour and Chamberlain, and
their policies.
In this campaign the Liberals will have to uncover
their proposed programme. Their attitude on the
Irish, the educational army reforms and the tariff
will be disclosed and open to the sharp and sarcas-
tic comment of such opposition leaders as Chamber
lain who will take charge of the Conservatives in the
House of Commons.
Bannerman is described as merely safe man. He
lacks the magnetism of a really brilliant leader. He
is at the head Of discordant group that for years
has been practically crushed by the powerful Con-
servative party. Whether he can weld the Liberals
into a party capable of putting through a definite
programme time alone can tell But unless the
Liberals secure a majority at the coming election
without the aid of the Irish members the Irish oues
ton again will occupy the leading place on the Brit
sh parliamentary stage.
Evening journal., 1905-12-08
Sunday Laws in Kent.

a TTEMPTS to enforce Sunday laws in Kent
4 county have proved rather expensive business
without obtaining the desired results Last summer
there was crusade against the conductors of Sunday
amusements at Woodland Beach, resort near
Smyrna along the bay, patronized by Philadelphia
excursionists.
The alleged vioators of the law we're hauled up in
wagon loads and there was great fuss The net
result was that owing to defect in the procedure,
the cases have been dropped. Now bill of costs
amounting to more than $500 has been presented tc
the Kent County Levy Court and the commissioners
at Dover seem to regard the bills rather humorousy
Evening journal., 1905-12-08

Hon. Chauncey M. Depew has resigned as
director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
He has come out of the insurance investigation with
a rather dilapidated reputation Chauncey the
peach has become persimmon. The New York
senator also declares that he has quit talking But
what sad feelings Chauncey must have. Only few
years ago whenever he returned from abroad or else
where hundreds waited to hear the peary words Of
wit and wisdom that we're supposed to trckle from
his lips Working quiet little graft sometimes gets
even big men in trouble.
Evening journal., 1905-12-08
LITERARY

The Christmas issue OF the Burr Nc
Intosh Monthly with its many hand
some Illustrations is without doubt the
most handsome publication that has
come from the press this month. From
the beautiful cover Ia colors 10 the
last page there are succession of
charming pictures.
There are forty-nve Of the wonderful
Mcintosh pictures panel and panoramic.
Seven OF them are In coiors. The work
Is Wonderful aud II the Illustrations
We're framed would make pictures
which would add to the beauty Of amy
Evening journal., 1905-12-08

Interest in the Mckinley Memorial which Jagged
for time promises to be revived owing TO the
renewed activity Of the Memorial Association. The
latter has considerable sum to be devoted to secur-
ing memorial to the martyred president and the
committee no doubt, would like to hear suggestions
as TO what form the memorial should take The
Journals columns always open to its friends and
readers and its critics well, and we would gladly
give space to any idea that might be entertained
upon this subject
Evening journal., 1905-12-08
Or. Patton Injured.

II is a source OF deep regret and
bitter disappointment as well, that Dr.
Patton will not be present to preach
in Central Presbyterian Church, Sab
bath morning. as previously announced.
He has been complied to cancel an.
engagements on account OF a severe
personal injury ne received in Pitts
burg a few days ago.
Evening journal., 1905-12-08
NEW M. E. CHURCH

St. Luke's NJ. Z. Church at Hoekessin
VIII be dedicated on Sunday and the
services win be conducted by the Revs
J.. C.. Perry Alexander Murray J. r
A. Johns and J. II. Mutter, presiding
elder of the local district Delaware NJ
+. Conference The choir OF Ezlor
Church. this city, will furnish the sing
ing.
Evening journal., 1905-12-08

The new church is modern struc-
ture of brick. handsomely furnished
and a credit to the colored Methodists
OF Hockessin. The pastor Is the Rev.
William H. Rector. through his efforts
the church was built
Evening journal., 1905-12-08

home. Probably the most triking is the
frontispiece called The Falconer.
But the magazine is not all pictures
there is reading matter as well. THE
Home Coming OF IN Suey' is touch
ing little story OF Chinese life which
WIN appeal 10 all.
Evening journal., 1905-12-08

one OF the best numbers ever issued
by Scribners Magazine is the Christ
mas number which Is now on the news
stands. Besides an unusually large
number Of intensely interesting short
stories there are a number of pictures
in colors on fine plate paper. Scrih-
ncr's has always bocn noted for its fine