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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
The Standard Oil Suits.

great deal of interest is felt all
over the country in the suits against
the Standard Oil Co, now pending IN
Chicago. John $. Miller, attorney for
the Company has made a number of
points against the existing law and
| the method of its application to pend
ing suits which have been the subject
of much discussion in legal circles.
Should these points be sustained by
Judge Lands the attempt of the gov
erment TO prosecute the Standard Oil
Company for receiving railroad re-
bates would fall to the ground.
1t is needless to say that those guilty
of such loot, either on the side of the
railroads or of the Company, will leave
no stone unturned to defeat the oper-
alton of The new law, which not only
| re-enactS the Elkin's law, but provides
il with teeth by giving it the penalty
of personal Imprisonment for respOn-
sbic officers of the railroad granting
| the rebate and of the corporation re-
| ceiving it. The fact that these points
have been raised by Attorney Miller
have led the newspapers of the cOun-
| try to consider the question of wheth-
er or not any Joker had been slid in
to the bill at any stage of its con-
sideratiOn for the purpose of making
\ il imperative. The general feeling.
however. is that nothing of this kind
| occurred and that the court will sus-
tam the law as il stands.
| Section 10 Of the new law reads
| That all laws and parts of laws in
| conflict with the provisions of this act
| are hereby repealed: but the amend
ments herein provided for shall not az
feet causes now pending in the courts
Of the Uritrd States. but such causes
IN the manner heretofore provided by
law"
/ Mr.. Miller contends in behalf Of the
| Standard oil Company that this SEQ
ti"n applies only /" those cases which
We're pending in the United States
| when thu. new law was enacted. Will,
| th' government asserts that il was in
| tended merely TO protect the cases theI
pending in the court. 50 that they
could b" conducted under a form OF
| prcc, dur- of the old law. Should tn.
point raised by Mr.. Miller b.. sustain.
ed the suits brought by the govern.
ment would be given n body blow
| The decision of Judge Lands is. there
| fore awaited with very general inter
| est. not merely by the parties VIII,
| are Immediately concerned in the suit
but by the country at large. and by
prominent attorneys who have kept !;
close watch on proceedings and VIII,
recognize the far reaching Importance
of the questions to be adjudicated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
The Narrowing Experience of a BURGLAR

Ar unfortunate burglar had n most
narrowing experience with a New York
woman the other day. He had stolen
her silver and was about To dcpart
with il when he was detained on the
stairway 10y the family doctor who put
la an appearance nj that moment.
While they We're struggling the owner
% the residence Mrs. Anna Butschcr.
mad her appearance on the scene. ana
the manner IN which she brutaliZed
that pnnr. unfortunate burglar will
leave il" mark upon him for years tn
c"n'". She began by lifting him by
pu- ear ana giving him severe cutting,
then she jammed him up against the
wall. BACKED his eyes. and fiattcncd
ont both cheeks with generous hand
She would probably have logged the
poor fellow to death if a tenderloin
policeman had not put III an appear
ance at that time and bore him away
to the peaceful protection of the lock-
up. Mrs. Butschcr went along in or
der To make the complaint. and every
time she looked at the burglar he
d"dsed apprthensively behind the
guardian OF the law. Unquestionably
he will prefer the safe solitudes OF
prison life to the narrowing danger OF
ever again meeting with Mrs. Butscher
who by the way, would seem to have
just claim upon one of the hero medals
provided by the Carnegie fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

If the proposed convention of the
states for bringing our national consti-
tuition up to date, which is 50 earnest
lv advocated by Senator LaFOllette of
Wisconsin. should ever materialize one
of the matters that should engage its
attention and serious consideration
would be the providing of the vice
president with duties that would make
him useful as we'll as ornamental. He
should be afforded an opportunity to
earn his $4,000 Il year and would feel
all the better for it. When we CoEs,i-
er the number of very able and active
men who have been practically shelved
in this position during the life of the
republic, the need OF some enlarge
ment in the duties of this office is
painfully apparent. The Nice-Presi-
dent of the United States should be
given specific duties and responsible
ties which would make him a real and
not Il nominal factor in the official lif,.
of the nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

1t seems sad at this season of the
year to think of the 200 or more in
nocent men who are confined within
stone walls at Thomaston. If you do
not believe that they are innocent go
down and ask them. You will be
IAN who was not a victim of circum-
stances, or q genuine martyr. The
stories you will hear there will remind
have of explaining how they came to
get their money. The probabilities are
that drink plays an important part in
either case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Would Keep Its Citizens at Home?

There is reason To believe that the
adverse to any law of this country ex
Guiding the rank and file of it's sub
jects. BY reason of its large Access
sions of territory resulting from the
war with Russia. it is believed to have
in mind schemes of quiet colonization
that will require all of its available
population TO carry into full effect As
is well known. Corea is at the present
time a Japanese dependency. To be
sure the Emperor still maintains his
title and a show of authority. but it is
all tinsel and stage effect, too fiimsy to
disguise for a moment the plain fact
that the real ruler of Corea today is
the Japanese minister. acting under
instructions from his government.
Already the Japanese have made
considerable Roadway in the colonial
ton of Corean territory and in a COM
paratively short time may be depended
upon to exploit the whole of it through
their quiet but persistent methods of
benevolent assimilation. In view of
these facts the report that the japan
csc government will be glad to make
the San Francisco school incident the
opening door to a treaty which would
exclude her citizens from permanent
residence in this country would seem
to have some basis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
The Uniform.



The plain truth is that any man in
any business who denies to the sailor
or the soldier the goods or services
which he freely grants to every other
citizen rendering their price deserves
to be driven out of business for his
bascness and for his ignorance of what
that uniform stands for. The uniform
Of the United States army and navy
stands for liberty and independence
won and vindicated and the life of the
republic preserved. 1t stands for the
devotion and the self-sacrifice and the
power and courage that have ever Wild
cncd the boundaries of government Of
the people. by the people and for the
people that have made the flag bea-
con of hope to the oppressed through
out the earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The Hon. B)urke Cochran is report :
ed to have said tha; no millionaire
can be cOnVictrI of crime in New York;
but it is probable trat the Statement:
was made IN roundin:, out Il period. 'r
as the illuninator Of an uratorical
fight. Young Harry Thaw, the assas-
san now confined in the tomhs, is u
millionaire, but ne does not appear T.
have secured any special considera-
ton or privileges on that account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Beans and Goldfish.

G.rport of Lecture in Boston Tran
Script)
Pragmatism in its all-aroundness
must consider pluralism. Monism
must establish unity. otherwise it is a
failure. Pluralism may easily be sat
lSfied with small number. Pragma-
tsm abjures absolute monism, and also
absolute pluraliSm. Since monism is
devoted to one. then pragmatism must
be cllssed with pluralism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The latest phrases to get into the
verbal collar and work overtime are
"lcmon' and "bCOSter." Lemon is
the popular term for rundown and is
supposed to Indicate the sour feeling
Of the recipient. A "boostcr' in the
polite and elegant phraseology of the
wild and woody West. is patriotic
citizen who gets out and hustles to
build up his town. We have a num-
we call them public spirited citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
The Suspicious Man

Everybodys good to me
lust now:
Just as good as good can be
Just now;
Wife Is gentle kind and sweet,
Gets Just what / want to eat.
Murmurs things l WORT repeat
Just now.
Office hoy is most polite
Just now;
Wants to stay and work at night
Just now:
Posrm has Il CHEEKY hal
When he comes in with the mil.
Brings each package without fail-
Just now.
Cook is meeting every wish
Just now.
Always get each longed-for dish
Just now;
Children never max" noise
Quiet papa most cnloys.e-
They are splendid girls and boys
JUS nON.
Friends are dropping in TO call
Just now
Mighty pleasant. one and all
Just new;
Telling me it's fine to sea
Such II cheerful chap as me.
Full of fun and iollity-
Just now.
Elevator boy wears smiles
Just now:
Walters ply their deepest wiles-
Just now:
Grocer does the best he can.
Butchers boy and laundry man
Fog my comfort seem to plan
Just now.
Oh. how fine il is to live
Just now.
I've all the joys that life can give
just now
What y difference the"r'H be
After ChriS1mas--But. YOU seq,
Eyer rl,lly'S GOOD to me
Just now!
st Louis Repuhli,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

A member of the Pennsylvania
legislature has been strongly urged by
the women Of his district to Introduce
a bill taxing bachelors. 1t is doubt
FIJI. however if their hopes will ever
be realized even should this measure
become a law. Bachelors who could
resist their charms would be pretty
likely to pay tn" tax Rcsiics, such
fellows are not worth looking after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
The Man Shopper.

] am a man shopper
| am one of a million souls, and yet am
q million souls in one.
j stride hither and thither, looking for
something to give to Lizzie. and for
the talking doll for my sisters cous
ms niece,
! have in my vest pocket tine list. Mime
is one Of n million vest pockets, and
mine is million vest pockets in one.
] must find pearl handled opera glasses
for Cousin Jennie Gf | can get any
thing decent for $3.50.
I must get hundred other things. for
this is the season Of joy and glad
ness.
] am the man shopper.
! feel that my heart is big within me. I
unbutton my vest to give il room.
| say my heart is big and l inhibition my
vest. and a kind old lady warns me-
that ! am tempting the pneumOny.
I wonder what the world would do with
out Kind Old Ladies. (Confound it,
Madame, You ma? be kind, but your
umbrellas jahbed me in the short
RIBS $50
| ask the man i'm the wondrous apparel
at the door 10 direct me to the roy
city counter. I am gone. but he
still telling me how to go there
shall follow the crowd. I am the crowd
I'm embodied gladness | am the
ebulnent soul Of all those that seek
pledges Of affection for friends md
kindred. peg
7 am the man shopper. ~
] wonder what friends and kindred would
do without US at5@.
| see a man with game eye and L S.tr-@
ed cravat. He is buying silver,
flask. He is happy. He is kicking
about his change.
7 see man in a frock coat and n white
tea pastor He is sporting tho
slipper counter and looking for
members of his flock.
I am bumped into by cash boy: I am
Scoldni by woman with pomra-
dour and a trusting child for step
ping on her dress.
I am the man shopper.
| hear Il hundred gay girls giggle about
what they will get for him. also
hear them gurgla about what he
ought to get for them.
7 am panied. i have leaned against some
holly. I am told by, another floor
walker how to get to the novelty
counter
I tell him how to go somewhere else.
| am asked by seven hundred people If |
have been waited on.
| am full of the fierce joy Of being in AMI
among. and mp. and through. and al
together and uttorl: OF I'll" great
mass of hum1nity,
I feel 'riny Timnified ard all Inc v.o~ld
may hang up its StpcGn5S
! am the-For TIE last time, sir. get
off my feet.
Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Admiral Dewey says three new bat
tleShipS Il year are needed to maintain
our prestige. But it is protection ratl-
er than prestige that is sougilt.-Pitts-
burg Despatch.
But it is only the navy capable Of
atfording protection that has any pres
ligp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
The Canadian Estimate.

Toronto Mail and Empire.)
President Roosevelt is Federalist
after the heart OF Alexander Hamilton.
A few more years of the Rough Riders
will would turn the theory of state
right into waning tradition. There is
something thoroughgoing about the
Capitalization policy of President who
talks Of applying force to break down
Cdliforiia's constitutional power to
manage its own educational affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The Chattanooga Times pays it's
respects in most scathing terms to
4 man who buys 10 cents worth Of
meat for his family, and stops on the
way home for l5-cent drink and a
kick On the increased cost Of living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The New York Commercial objects
TO advertising 1907 automobile modes
as sure to make a hit" Its ohjec-
are both thoughtless and heartlcsS and
utterly lacking in refined apprecia-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

boilS with stout breathcd indicnat ion
over the report that out side dstillers
of inferior whiSkey have been guilty,
sab, Of using tn" name Of his State
on their labels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Since the fire Of April last San Fran
cisco has been using an old election
booth for a morgue. But 1t will have
to get a new one. as a wagon ran into
and demolished the temporary morgue
the other day. exposing five dead bodies
to the gaze of the pasSersby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Had Heard About it.

'"Thcre is one house. children" said
the Sunday school superintendent. that
is always open ITO rich and poor alike
Can any of you tell me what house II
isl
II can" replied one little fellow. ITS
the station house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Jack Londrn is to make n trip around
the world i'm a sailing vessel As feet
long with no crew except his wife. Il
cock, cabin boy, ana an elderly man
who thinks that the earth is IA hollow
globe. None of the five have any
practical knowledge of navigation. 1t
would seem as if Jack were in n fair
stories of novelty and adventure, pro-
vidng he is spared to write it up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

An English physician declares that
of fits. Possibly; but the pure out of
door air. the sunshine. and the monkey
probably had something to do with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Generous Father.

Ascum-Giver any thought to your
boys Christmas gift yet?
kloseman-.Why. yes. I've thought up
splendid idea. but it would be JUS my
Ascum-O, a sled, Ell.
kloseman-No: thought I might build
him a snow man.--The Catholic Standard
and Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Too Early.

From the rear store window at " a. M.
Dropped an carly Christmas shopper.
But he drcpped-alas'-rign INTO III
hands
OF 4 watchful, medl!esoTle copper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Cassie l.. Chadwick has complained
to the United States authorities that
she has not been well treated at the
Ohio state penitentiary. Horrors.
Can it be possible that she has been
made to work. The idea!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Uncle Jim Hill should make ar
rangements to bottle up some of the
present frigidity in the Northwest ana
carry ii over into next summer. The
people ont there would never miss it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Although Mr.. Bryan has never per-
sonally organized a state he feels well
qualified to give advice to Oklahoma
on the subject News.
Why not: Advice is Mr.. Bryan's
speciality. and he keeps il constantly on
tar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The Eastern greyhound has been from
time immemorial the hunting dog OF the
Eastern plains. and making allowances
for the artistic attainments Of those
early periods we find representations OF
him which are almost identical with the
dogs Of to-day on the monuments and
tombs Of ancient Egypt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
VOICES OF THE PRESS,
Shortage of Bills.

i'hicigo ItecOrd-Hcrald)
\ dispatch from Washington says
there is a shortage Of 3 bills Evil
IDENTITY Il good many people have needed
the warning 10 do their Christmas
shopping early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

"MarS and Its Canals" is the title of
u new book by an eminent scientist.
1t is safe to say that it will have a
large circulation. Senator Morgan
can probably be depended upon to
work the most of il into the Congress
Sional Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

Mayor Dunn of Chicago declares that
he is poorer today than he was when
he took up the duties Of his present
Office. POssibly-in cash; but in
finitniy richer in experience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

President Hadley of Yale University
ence with crooks, but TO his credit be
it said that he managed to escape with
his hat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

1t is not to be expected that Mrs.
BirdSong. who got five years in the
penitentiary, will MARBLE in her cage
Philadelphia Press.
She is reported to have been de-
cidedly warbly when she received her
sentence She had anticipated that
the "unwritten law" would secure her
release and provide her with a
chrome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

1t is sad to read of "shOrt weight
candy dealers out in Chicago. There
are lots of strange animals in the
world that are not found in honest,
slow going old New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The New York Sun declares that
some citizens never go walking with
out a map. It is to be assumed also
that many of them. for the proper
guidance Of the police. wear a tag
with their names and street addresses
inscribed thereon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The report comes from France that
the church. In the language Of the
late lamentcd Artemus Ward this is
two mulch. two mutch.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
E PIuribus Unum.

'Mv wife remarked Wedderly. runs
to extremes"
'HOw's that" queried Singleton.
"She has 4 hct temper and cold feet,
explained lis wife's husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

When President Roosevelt character
lied Porto Rico as tropical SwitZer-
land he gave it big boost in be
coming the popular winter resort
which Il number of good Judges have
DrophcSiad il would lie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
CoIiegians and Phone.ics.
(MnNicdn Herald.l

Freshmen at the Northwestern I'ni-
versty are reported to be phonetic
spoilers without knowing it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

The Government mule teams, now
employed in the mere wanton 10
struction of corn and oats. should he
loaded with fuel ard started for Norti,
Dakota
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Phonetic Spelling.
townsville Courier-JOurnal)

| louisville Courier Ournal)
! Sarcasm, sarcasum, SarkaSom, sar-
| chasm sarchasim. sarkasim. Sarkasam.
| sarchasum. sarkaSum? Which is
! phonetic when you come 10 reflect upon
| it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Good Advice.

D0nver Republican,
Make up your mind to be the best
citizen you can. and you will find your
sclt short of time to spend crying be-
cause others are not as good as they
p1iobi l,,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
D;sinterested.



Mr.. Bryan has satisfied himself that
President Roosevelt could not be elect
ed if he should run in 1905 This OF
course. is Il disinterested view.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

ihere are growing indications that
the German Emperor. in his dealings
with the reichstag is monkeying wit.
the buzz saw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Daily kennebsc Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

-. ...;.. whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held resPons'o's
for the preservation or return OF re-
1ected communications,
Addre.. all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
RIJRLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
Noise.

Rivers--Can there be such a thing as {
"cry ing need?'
Br aoks-Why not? Everybody KNOWS
there is such thing as howtins sue
cess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21
maine Gossip
The PASSING of "Thru."

Away in the verbal bog lands
Where the wintry brccZes moan,
Young Thru a waf of the forest
Lay perishinE alcnc.
His bel was the frozen barren
Wher" the hungry varnint prowls
And the only note on his ear that Smote
Was the mocking moot Of owls.
"Alas' that it should come to this
I'll" passing wording cried.
That those who brought me into being.
Should vanish from my side,
"Alone. forsakcn. starved to DEATH
Great heavens, What a roast
lie gaspcd. grew pinchcd and palled
And yielded up tn" ghost.
The days are shortest now and many
Christmas shoppers know just how
they feel.
According to the almanac this is the
day Cor the official arrival Of winter.
but the impression prevails that it has
been here for some time.
The Patrons will go to Lewiston in
1907, but just now nobody can convince
them that any city in Maine is quite
the equal of Augusta.
Mechanics Falls to Lewiston is a
cream which the people over that way
believe is going to come true before
another year passes
Portland Express: 1t has been figured
out by n scientist that inside of 200. 600
years the North Pole will be located
somewhere in Maine. That will bring
Maine in Asia. We better treat the
.JapS right.
These are the shortest days" Of the
years hours. 81 minutes from sun
rise to sunset. On Christmas day there
will be gain of one minute, and
thence onward to June there will DE a
gradual increase. the aggregate being
6 hours. 40 minutes. to Is hours. 81
minutes.
When the Supreme Judicial court Of
Oxford county assemblies next March,
it will be opened by court crier Henry
E. Hammond of Paris, who. having
been rcappointed by Sheriff Hiram T.
Hubbard, will enter upon his 44th con-
secutive year as crier. "tncle Ed.
as he is tlmilarly known, was pre-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-21

According to the almanac this is the
day Cor the official arrival Of winter,
but The impression prevails that it has
been here for some time.