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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Two carpenters in the employ of c.
E. Hoxie, tine contractor. while at
work on the dwelling house, % Chapel
street. owned by z. H. Doe, yesterday
forenoon. narrowly escaped serious in
jury. The men were engaged in
shingling the roof, and were standing
on a staging which had been erected
under the caves. Without warning,
one Of the long wooden props broke,
and the staging breaking up, crashed
down to the ground, distance of about
20 feet. BY lucky chance, the men
managed to retain their hold on the
roof, and after remaining suspended in
the air for a few minutes, climbed up
over the roof to safety. One of the
men, Curtis Carter, slipped and was
nearly thrown to the ground. but man.
aged to gain the roof, with his COM
panion's aid. The falling staging
broke several windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

The local lodge of Elks have received
a set of elk antlers from the park con-
nected with the National Home at
Togus, for the decoration of their hall.
The set is very handsome one, and
will make a welcome addition to the
furnishings of the club rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

New tapestry pillow tops, new litho-
grapheG pillow tops, new stamped
novelties Of all kinds, as handkerchief
cases, necktie cases. pin cushion tops,
money or jewel bags, triangle sachets,
etc. have just been received by. Lunt
& Brann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Miss Elsie Pike, formerly stenog-
rapher at F. j. c. Little's law Office,
will leave, Monday morning, in COM
pany with Miss Lillian Skillings of
Fairfield, for San Francisco, where
they ill make an extended visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09
WatervilIe Notes

Geo. w. Dorr, the enterprising drug
gist, has just received a large stock OF
Hyomei, the guaranteed cure for ca
tarrh. With every outfit he gives q
signed guarantee to refund the money
If Hyonei does not benefit. This IS the
famous inhalation treatment that cure
|catarrh without stomach dosing. and Is
the only guaranteed cure for that d.
sesse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Augusta Camp, No. 740O, NJ. w. of A,
will give an assembly in WOodmen
hall. Friday evening, Dec. 18th. open
ing series of dancing parties that will
continue during the winter. Ballard
orchestra will furnish the music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Harry Breen. who has been employed
as a member Of the Maine CentraPs
crew of painters during the past sea-
son. has completed his work until an
other spring, and has returned 10 hts
home, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

John George of Bar Harbor, arrived
in the city, Friday morning. called by
the death of his brother, the late Will
liam George. and will accompany the
remains to Ellsworth, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Every cell at the police station was
empty, yesterday morning, and not
even a ledger came forth when the door
of the station was opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

If you have tried Johnson's home
made opera caramels. you will only
need to know they are only 17c. today,
to buy a Sunday supply. Two fiavors
and delicious as this Corner store has
the name of making them. Great
Christmas stock fancy boxes and
chocolates are making their appear
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

r. w. Soule will give each person
buying a dollars worth of goods a
contest ticket, which will entitle the
holder to a chance in his word contest.
The holder of a ticket making the
largest number of words from the
seven letters in his name. will receive
Christmas present of a $40 Rocking
Chair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Today only, cakes the real witch
hazel soap for only lac. a box. You
will enjoy seeing John COughlin's new
line of Christmas postal cards, they are
beauties. Also, notice in the window,
the burnt leather banners with their
appropriate and pithy sentences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Such jelly squares as the City bakery
have learned to make, only Zoe. a dOzer
today. Also those rich fruit sticks
PC. dozen, and cocoanut macaroons
only 12c., this sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

The Collateral Loan Co. will sell
watches for Christmas presents, at the
same low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

They are measuring off lots Of floor
oilcloths at b. Cote's North end store.
the new pattern of the pond lily bios
som, is the seller. Also that new pill
low sham holder for iron beds. See
it. Low prices catch trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

If you enjoy seeing lovely holiday
goods just look at the beautiful line of
neckwear in the boxes in E. c. Leigh
toms north window. Christmas goods
and novelties possess a large space in
this store and busy hands and brains
is the rule. Special sales must
wait as customers are seeking for the
pretty new things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

How can H. Chernowsky sell a new
mercerized skirt, SLIPS value, the late
effect in two tiounces, for only 63c.. can
you tell? See it. This price today
only. They mean it, a real knock
down ON all trimmed hats. Walking
and outing hats, Is and CSC, were $3.75
and 1925. Your chance. last call be-
fore Christmas. Christmas has bios
somed out in this store amazingly, as
you will see.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Hunt up the Hallowell Dry Goods Co.
ad. They have been hunting up bar
gains for you and they have got some
good ones for this week. Don't miss
that petticoat they are selling for SO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

E. z. Davis & Co.'S showing of neck
wear, gloves and holiday goods are
making a great impression upon Christ
mas shoppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

They are coming for sittings evening:
to Burgess new arc light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

As YOU pass Guy Q. Vickery's jewelry
store you will observe the engraving is
being rushed. Just time to give the
large window display of watches. dia-
inonds sterling silver and china Il
Christmas look.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

What a treat is this Pettis has con.
scented to dispense to the public for the
last time before Christmas. at Satur-
day, special prices. His own, famous
walnut and fig creoles, at only lie per
pound. 1t is hoped there will be sufti-
cent for ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Toilet paper is becoming difficult to
obtain at old prices. Bowditch Il
Webster are still able to allow you 4
packages lei Captain fine tissue
paper, large size, for 25c. May not &C.
cur again soon, the scribe suggests to
the wise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

f. H. Jenkins cut prices still rule.
$500 house coats, only $685. here and
this is STRAW" concerning the low
prices for bath robes, night robes and
other specialties for the holidays that
are arriving and being displayed.
Great glove center, as most people
know. See al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Messer- Perley Co.'S ad and Messer
Perley Co.'S window displays, are trad
winners. You need not tell them so
they know it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

Folsom's best and freshest large
cocoanut cakes only &c. per dozen to-
day. Also. that nice new popcorn
brittle. in the green ear, while it lasts
only &c. an ear. Better buy early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

F. r. Partridge. pharmacy, next door
to Weber & Hewett's grocery, will to-
day only. sell the best quality cold
cream, a 15c pot. for only 10c. Also. n
full bottle cream almonds. for only
15c. These are exceptional values in
these first class seasOnable goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

An improved Edison Photograph
brings Christmas cheer ali the year.
No other gift yields more lasting pleas
ure as an Edison monograph
Everybody likes it-from baby to
grandmother. 1t reprOduces perfectly
brilliant music. vocal solos, duets, and
quartets; the funniest character songs
and vaudeville skits, and it is within
the reach of all. A. S. Cyr has all the
styles. also has all the records listed in
the catalogue. Go in and hear them.
they speak for themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

You save money buying those china
cups and saucers, both tinted and
decorated, at Swift & Turner's. Only
1870. today, last chance before Christ
mas. You can also buy a 81 elegant
decorated lamp. center draught, for
only So and the SO lamp. for 1929. A
big line of regular 1Oc. chinat articles at
the door, you will see marked to &c.
each. Buy presents today, If you
want cut. prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-09

The whole line of dolls you see in
Buckley's. dressed and undressed. are
TO be closed out today at cut prices
Both tooth and nail brushes. with
eboniZed handles and sterling silver
patches, are being sold today at about
Y price. for 25c. These are bargains
OF great value for the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-15
PRACTICAL DIsINFEcTANTs.
Must Kill Bacteria Without Injuring
the Things Disinfected.

According to an official report from
United States Consul General Guenther at
Frankfort German scientific paper shows
that disnfectants in order to be practical
must kill bacteria without injuring the
things dsinfected must not emit bad odors
and must not be too expensive. Among
other important problems yet to be solved
Is the certain disinfection of BARRIERS tools
Combs and brushes are often greasy and
resist publication SO far, disinfectiOn with
4 per cent formaline solution has been
considered the best mode, but an Italian
expert has recently recommended so per
cent alcohol solution for the purpose. as the
articles dry quickly and the cost is small.
The disinfection of bristles and skins. in
order to prevent transmission of the dan
gerous germs of anthrax to workers in such
substances. is an important problem. Ac-
cording to Prof. Won Esmarch. hides which
had been exposed to light for some time
showed no germs. Drying also prevents the
formation of germs. but sailing hides acts
favOrabiy to the preservation of anthrax
germs The germs are most surely killed
by 1 per mile solution of corrosive sub
Innate or / per cent solution of formaline
water vapor.
The inspector of the disinfection Office or
Turin has instituted innovation in de-
stroying germs In dwellings. He uses a l
per cent solution of sal soda for cleansing
the floors, whereby the bacilli of diphthe-
ute. The use of poisonous corrosive subli-
mate does not remove the dirt, in which
living bacilli are still found after disinfec-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-15
American Women in Paris.
Letter to the Pail Mall Gazette.

Paris Letter to the Pail Mall Gazette.
The women folk from across the straits
or across the wide Atlantic are instantly
to be detected from their Gallo sisters.
Take the Rue de la Paix: 1t is the stalking
ground at this minute of every lady trav-
eler in the town. 1t presents not only a
study in nations. but study in female
hero worship. "Say. ma do you see those
sweet hats across the road?" calculates
a feminine voice that we suspicion be-
longs to Chicago. What lovely tulle
ruff says another almost embracing the
shop-fr in the excess of her enthusiasm.
l have discovered an American lady OF
long residence In Paris. and well yersed
In the art of dress. To her 1 put delicate
question, which I should never dare to re-
solve on my own account. (which arc tho
better dressed, when they come to Paris.
English or Americans" l asked. Like q
flash the answer came, THE Americans.
/ requested an explanation. 81 suppose
the answer is" she said, that my coun-
trywomen are more adaptable than yours.
They are quick and eager for new ideas.
l have only noticed that adaptability IN
one class in England; the aristocracy. The
smart woman in London Is very smart.
But what you would term your upper mid
die classes-the daughters of bankers and
professional men. even of members of
parliament-are less weli-turned- than
ours / think the chief fault lies IN the
desire of the English woman to dress pic
turesqueiy. The result is that she often
attains an effect which reminds me of lib
erty art curtains-yery pretty, but not suit
able for clothes.
again, in hats. think the Americans
have it. They may speak inferior English.
but they wear better hats than the aver
age London woman
There was no shadow of hesitation I'm the
decision. WIN the verdict be unanimously
received?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-15
FALCoNRY IN VOGUE AGAIN.
Revival Of Ancient Sport Taking Place
in European Countries.

From the New York Tribune
Most persons have fallen into the COM
mon error of thinking of falcony only In
connection with Inusty old stories OF gal
liant knights and gay ladies of years ago."
said a sportsman recently. We'll, now.
falconry isn't so dead as It might be. To
be sure. we don't hear much of il over
here In America but il is regaining its
old-;ime prestige In European countries.
You would be surprised at the extent II Is
now being followed by the nobility OF Eng
land.
Until a short time ago gosha viking was
the nearest approach to the old-time sport.
but now the real falcons are crowding out
the goshawk.
Never saw hunt with falcons. Well.
get out In the morning with good live
bird. full blooded falcon. and X you don't
have all the sport you want for one day.
then you re sportsman. Easy. you say.
Well perhaps II is. but not until you have
had years of experience at II. You have
your hound start big bird--say. pleas
ant-and in the excitement that follows try
to urge your horse with enc hand pull
your birds hoodstring with your teeth ana
driving hand. and toss your bird aloft. Oh!
it looks easy. but try 1t, and IL you don't go
into a snarl. then miss my guess. And 1
want to say right here that a full-blooded
falcon is bad thing to fool with. They
don't take to rough handling. They have
bad tempers. and get one thoroughly
aroused and the bird is no good for hunt
ing. at least for that day.
81 believe the time Is coming when fall
copry will be a recognized sport In this
country. Yes. / know 1t seems cruel. but
Is 1t any more cruel than any Othae form
of hunting-is It, nowr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-15
Defeat at Bisley.
From the New York Mall.


The English have been shooting quite we'll
enough in the rifle contest at Bisley to ad-
monish that while We may shoot as
people. by Inheritance. the trick may be
acquired well as inherited. As matter
of fact. rifle clubs and target contests have
been popular in England ever since the
Boer war. The English people took their
humiliation in that contest by handful Of
sharpshooting farmers properly to heart
and they have been very generally practic-
ing with the rifle ever since.
A true American Of the old race takes up
a gun. IL he has never used one in all hts
life. with certain instinct OF familiarity.
Practicing. he develops an aim that seems
to be atavistic. 1t is "Reminiscences OF
Bunker Hill. of Vinceunes. of Tippecanoe
The feel of a gunstock is rapture to his
shoulder, and his eye follows the barrel
with all the JOY of homesick boy on the
road back to the pafernal mansion. We
ought to be the best rifiemen in the world.
The defeat OF the this team at Bis
ley does not mean that our star is declin-
ing There are better marksmen in this
country than these. But our team won at
Bisley In 1908 with considerable ease, and
our guardsrnen carried away the trophies
from the regular army at Fort Riley last
year. The result at Bisley this year de-
wolves upon us the duty OF shooting oftener
and more carefully than We have been
doing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-15
Diet and Printers Ink.
From the New York Mail.


The American people make a great many
mistakes In their diet and suffer for them.
But they would not make nearly so many
II they did not so readily accept what they
read about sanitary matters In the papers
and magazines This valuable information,
all of which is supposed to come from doc
tors, is of the most contradictory descrip-
ton. One week we read that ready-cooked
breakfast foods are the salvation Of the
nation and the food of heroes. and the next
that they are utterly destitute OF food
value and worse than useless Yesterday
We were told that a strong man can SUBJ
sist entirely on bananas. and today we
read that bananas contain no nitrogen at
ali-nothng but starch and sugar. Last
year were given to understand that Sc
dentary and brain workers should avoid
meat diet. but this year we know that the
only person who can safely be vegetarian
Is the man who constantly works hard in
tbs open air
all this wisdom. member of the American
Institute of Homeopathy has suggested
that public dietetic board be created, to
publish in the daily papers formulate of diet
and management of the human body
These publications. 1t Is urged. would be
authoritative and would prevent a great
deal OF sickness.
Perhaps The people need advice and
consistent and sensible advice. on these
subjects. But we doubt IL they would be
perceptibly helped by mixing any more
printers ink with their diet. They have
had too much prescribed for them already
Ii they could go back for while to the
ancestral beef. pork. corn bread. milk, po-
tatoes and cabbage. with ''apple-sass'' as
a RELISH daily instruction In dietetics would
be unnecessary, and they would probably
be better in health Simplicity in diet is a
better insurance against stomach troubles
than daily personally conducted tour
through the mazes of a complicated cuisine
how ever .hygienic' 1t may be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-15
Il;I@Y
x~rAX III
(Alz1g


TERRENCE OeHtieustu
venturer BY Louis Joseph Vance.
author of "Milady of the Merce-
naries." &C. New York: A Vessels
Company,
Mr. Vance presents Terence ORourke
The reading world owes Its profound ac-
acknowledgements to Mr.. Vance for the intro
duction. for O'Rourke is an entertaining fell
low. a man OF courage. of imagination, OF
wit and OF generous capacity for affection
O'Rourke. indeed. Is a delight. He Is true to
the type of the soldier of fortune. Indifferent
TO the opinions of men. but always eager for
the good will of pretty woman. He has
five distinct adventures in this volume.
which is comprised of several short stories
which the author has been wise in assem-
bling into connected whole. One of these
experiences Is with the Inflated enterprise
of the self-styled Emperor of the Sahara, an
enterprise which has. indeed, It's parallel in
actual life in the folly of the eccentric
French man. Jacques Lebaudy. The
greater part of the book relates to this Sa-
hara expedition. which closes so disastrous
ly for most OF the members and finally as
sures O'Rourke of the true love of the wo-
man he adores. conveniently widowed.
Next O ROurke Is involved in rescuing
exploit in one of the little German princi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-15
A Perplexing Question.
BY WILLIAM e. CURTIS.
Special Correspondence OF The Star and the Chicago
Record Herald.

An opposition company mas Deen formed
by James Cowie of Columbus, Kan, and
his associates. Cowie was formerly general
superintendent of the Royal Salt Company
and had falling out with his employers.
The opposition company has been unable to
buy salt lands. hence they secured perrnis-
sion from the authorities OF KanopoIis to
sink shafts in the streets and alleys. and
are getting ready to undermine the town.
This, as you will imagine. involves some
perplexing questions. 1t Is not settled
grant such a concession. even to mine the
streets and alleys, and their right to grant
authority to mine salt under the residence
property is strongly disputed. The town
lies on top of an enormous deposit of salt
Every lot owner claims ownership to every
thing under as well as above the surface of
his land II he wishes to sink shaft in his
back yard down to the salt bed no one can
prevent him from doing so, but the ma
jority of the people do not admit the right
of the city authorities to dispose Of any
thing within the bowels of the earth.
The salt comes out In chunks, very much
like anthracite coal, and is graded In the
same way. 1t Is shipped in sacks and bar
refs for use IN packing meats. curing hides.
making saltpetre and for other purposes.
Very little table salt Is made there. but at
Ellsworth, neighboring town. 800 or 400
carloads of table salt are shipped every
year. The water from the mines Is pumped
to the surface. exposed to the sun in shall
low watts and allowed to evaporate. The
exhausted, will he covered with an inch or
so of pure. fine crystals of salt
The town OF Victoria was settled twenty
five years ago by colony OF Englishmen,
who named 1t In honor Of their queen. They
bought large tracts Of land, came over II q