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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
Our Chanoinu Army.

Considering the relatively small size
of our standing army it sees a great
number OF changes every year. One
writer has compared it to a pool in
brook; the pool is always full. but the
water is always changing. The an
nual report of Secretary Taft which
has just been made public gives some
interesting figures along this line. The
present strength Of the army is 5S.36S
officers and men, a decrease during the
year of 1.446. Yet during the year the
army has lost 25.2s6 officers and men.
In their place 24,0S3 men (S.S49 re-en-
listments) have been enlisted and Sc
second lieutenants have entered the
service. 1t is very small standing
army indeed. just mere handful in
comparison to the peace strength of
the armies Of the other great nations
The enlisted force of 24,0S3 has been
selected from a body of nearly 10000
men who applied for the purpose, near
~ three-quarters OF whom were re-
jected, 2,16S as aliens, 1856 as il
literates. and most of the rest for
failure to come up to the high physical
standard. The percentage of deserters
for the year is "a, against as for the
decade ending in 1904-an increase of
about two-thirds. The colored soldiers
stick by their jobs far better than the
white ones. In proportion to numbers
nearly tour Caucasians deserted to one
negro. The total number Of deserters
was 6,25S, as against 9,9lS discharged
because their terms expired. If deser-
tions continue to increase, the army
will lose more men from that cause
than from honorable discharge.
From other causes the army's losses
been but 3.55, or about one-fifth of the
death rate in an average city. During
the year Is officers have died and
$50 men. Only 16 enlisted men have
been killed in action and only Al
have been wounded, of whom five
died afterward. Never. save in 1897.
has the death rate been so low. Sec
rotary Taft reports. "Venereal dis
eases were by far the most important
affecting the efficiency of the army.
There were constantly on sick report
for this class of diseases 10 men. equal
to the loss for the entire year Of the
services of about eleven full companies
of infantry" The death rate among
the colored troops was greater than
among the white. 1.-THE rate for
tuberculosis was four and 4 half times
double and aneurism, tenfold." Alaska
was the most healthful station for
troops. Porto Rico the most unhealth-
full. Hawaii also was n healthful sta
ton.
A popularity Of our peace establish
ment is the large proportion of artil-
lerymen and cavalrymen. The cavalry
comprises 1899 officers and men: the
artillery. 1881: the infantry. 23.7S5.
The government has 3.709 officers in
active service and 91S on the retired
list, Of whom 80 were retired during
TIE year 1t has 50 retired officers on
active duty as instructors in the re-
cruiting service or with the militia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

that more than thousand women
in Hancock county earn the money
for their Christmas presents and WIN
ter clothing By knitting wooden nippers.
which are used not only by the home
fishermen. but also are shipped in great
quantities to Gloucester and other
Massachusetts coast towns. The nip
per is a heavy wool NIT with short
wrist and a thick protection for tie
thumb and fOrefn2er and 4 padded
palm. 1t is designed for protecting
the hands of fishermen who haul wet
lines in cold weather Fully $4,000 pairs
of nipperS are worn every year. ~
which more than IS per cent are knit by
women who live in the shore towns
east of PcnObScot river. AS rule. Il
woman with active fingers can knit
four pairs of nipperS a day in addition
to doing her Homework. The pay for
making n set of nipperS is four cents
n pair The knitters begin their laborS
late in November and continue until
February or later. 1t Is not uncommon
to see aged women walking along the
streets knitting nippers and holding
balls of yarn in their apron pockets.
One of the leading snOwshoe manu-
facturers is a. NJ. Durham Of Norway
who has been in the business for 2s
years with Il constantly growing trade.
For this seasons work lie has used
sixty COW hides and a large amount of
white ash. He has completed and
shipped 200 pairs and expects to make
at least 500 before the season closes
The season is the busiest from Sep
TENDER to April Since he began he
has made 2GO0 pairs. Some of the first
he made are in use at the present
time and in good condition. He it was
who fitted out Lieutenant Peary's Arc
tic expedition. some time ago and
every one in Norway is familiar with
the pictures of Mr.. Durham and the
three pairs which he presented to
Lieutenant Peary. Mrs. Peary and their
daughter Marie. 1t is thus certain that
snOwshOes made by Mr.. Durham have
gone as far north as any living man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Members of the Mijiji tribe. who live
on The LimpOpO river, in Africa, wear an
extraordinary marriage dress. This weird
and table-loOking costume is
made entirely Of split reeds, fastened to-
gether with grass. and the unhappy bach
el3r who contemplates matrimony is COM
before The happy event takes place,
meanwhile leading :: life Of strict seclu-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

The promoters of reformed" SPELL
ing will be some time recovering the
ground which they have lost through
the action of Congress. There are few
who will deny that Congress speaks
for the people in standing pat in this
matter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The Grange In Massachusetts,.
(Springfield Republican,.

The state Grange is holding it's an
nual convention in Boston. 1t may not
be generally realized that the >.275
Oranges in Massachusetts contain 25.-
900 members. Not all of them are
farmers. OF recent years the Oranges
have taken in many professional men
and others interested in farming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

able Bellamy Storer recently slid are
still in readiness for any other officials
who may be guilty of a similar disre-
gard of the proprieties of their posi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

A curious exhibit that approaches
Portland poultry show by the damon
Bros. of Portland. A full grown fox
and some chickens are all living in the
same pen and in the utmost harmony
The fox is very proud of his compan-
ions and resents any interference that
may be made. These gentlemen also
have Il trained. Angora goat that seems
to enjoy the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Now that the cattle show i'm Chicago
is over nearly al! of the thousand or
two restaurants in Chicago are serving
their patrons with steak from the prize
steer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Brunswick Record: Schumacher. cap
tain Of the Bates College football team,
has been publicly reprimanded by Pres
ident Chase for kissing an actress in
Empire theatre, and the faculty are
considering the question Of suspending
him for L term. Surprising Schumach-
er had kissed one of the Bates goods,
would that have brought upon him 4
worse punishment or would the faculty
have winked solemnly and looked the
other way? Shocking thing to contem-
place, to be sure, but it would be in
teresting to know how they measure
such crimes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

James Walker, of Oxford recently
caught an ermine in a mink trap. The
ermine is an inhabitant of Europe and
Northern America but is somewhat
rare in this section. In winter it's fur
is of snowy Wilderness. in summer the
upper part of its body is brown and
the under part of a sulphur yellow
The tip Of the tail is Of the most in
tense black throughout the year. The
ernline resembles the weasel in size,
shape and habits and it is one of the
most valuable OF fur bearing animals
although of small size its skin brings
from eight to fifteen dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
Achievements of An Educated Hen.
washington Post

hen on the premises of Cornell Uni
verSity is said TO have laid 295 eggs in
less than ten months. But so few farm
ers can afford to give their hens a college
education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
The Second Way the Faster.

I
The whole Storer matter is summed
uD in n very modern pun which has been
attributed, without warrant. we fear. to
the Pope. He lis reported to have said.
when asked about the StOrer matter.
There are two ways Of communicating
news instantly-telephOne and tell a wo-
man."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
Willing to Accommodate Him.
} RecOrd-Herald.)

(ChicagO Record HeraldD
Alfred Austin has written a poem in
which he says he longs ITO die q martyr
on the scaffold. WE'LL he has our vote
tor that kind Of a death at any time he
may nominate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

The successor of the chauffeur is all
ready in sight. He will operate an
aerial machine and be known as an
aviator"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
Phases the Kentucky Mind.

louisville Courier-JOurnaD
According ITO n California paper, water
sold at so n barrel recently in q small
California town. Morning quotation no
doubt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
A Chance for Easy Wisdom.
Chicago NcWS),

ChlcagO NcWS).
Japan might discover just by feeling
around the edges of it that the United
States is not Russia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

1t is reported that Caruso has dis
g'liscd himself in order to escape pub
muStache
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
Isn't THAT What He is?

Chicago Tribune)
Pictures of the Shah Of Persia IN Em .ao
porous and commonplace man OF business
with dinly skull cap on ms me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
The Limit.
WaShingtOn Starr.


So great has become the disregard
for the new photography that it is not
even referred to as "fonetic spelling"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

From out the ashes of the past.
She looms a wondrous sun,
And all the splendors Of her worth
Are only just begun; Rocky Noun
tain Tea. BOwditch. Webster q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Next in the list of society amuse-
ments will come the national cat show.
Meow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

Aroostook county enterprise, Aroos-
took county money and the natural
resources of Aloostook and the con-
tiguous territory OF New Brunswick
are rapidly bringing to completion 4
project for developing one Of the big
geSt water power plants in New Eng
land. The ArOostook river falls have
been successfully harnessed and with
i'll Il year or SO the towns Of Pressure
Isle. Fort Fairfield. Houlton. Easton.
Mars Hill. Blaine. Bridgewater. Month
cello. Limestone and Van Buren, in
Maine and Andoyer and Perth in New
Brunswick will be supplied with cleo
trio power for lights. Several indus
tries in the country will be provided
with power. and there will be enough
power in reserve to make feasible the
long cherished project of an AroOs-
took Valley electric railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17
maine Gossip
The Song for Christmas.

The Song for Christmas.
Chant me rhyme of Christmas
sing me jovial song
ANA though ii Is filled with laughter
Let it be pure and strong.
Sing of the hearts brimmed over
WIN the story of the day
vi the echo of childish voices
That will not die away.
or the blare Of the tasscled bhele.
Ana the timeleSs clatter ana oeat
Vi The drum that thrOhs to muster
Squadrons Of scamDering feet.
But. q. let your voice fall fainter.
I'LL. bent with minor tone, ~
You temper your song with the neau'S
OF the pity Christ hath SHOWN.
And sing one verse for the VolceIesS'
And yet ere the song be done.
"A verse for the ears that near ho''
And a verse for the sightless one.
For though it be time for singing
A merry Christmas slee.
Let q low, sweet voice Of pathos
Run through the melody. ,,
James Whitcomb Riley.
All roads lead to Augusta this week.
The days and the cash of the
shoppers are getting pretty short.
The world must look strange I"
Ephriam Gilman after As years in
prison.
Biddeford Journal: What the
newspapers of Maine cannot UNDER
stand is why the Argus rooster did
not get prize in the recent hen show
in Portland.
The holiday vacation is the joli1est
Of all for the students flocking nome
from the schools and colleges.
The Kennebunk Enterprise tells OF
n man who slipped on an icy sidewalk
and "sprained HIMSELF There are
lots OF people between kennebunk
and the North Pole who know just how
he felt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-17

The holiday vacation is the joli1est
Of all for the students fiocking home
from the schools and colleges.
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09
-. CAPULlN r.
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From Our Special Oor respondent.
Mrs. Damian Munoz is nearly
we'll.
Chas. Foster was among friends
this week.
Noises Martinez was here this
week, bnying goods to supply his
store.
Mr.. Ormond of La Jara. ii well
known Independent. spent election
day here. He worked very hard,
but it didn't do him IA bit of good,
because everybody knows him
well.
Teofilio Ortiz has returned
from Conejos where he spent near
ly "A week.
J. II. Paddock, our blacksmith
has been very busy fixing up his
new shop.
Election day here was very fa-
vorable for the Republican ticket.
There were Isl straight Republi-
can votes, 81 indep endent votes,
and more or less there were five
Republicans to one Independent.
Louis Chacon: who run for
assessor for the county had the
largest majority in this place.
Andres Romero of La Jara
canon, was here this week.
Ramon Dominguez, who went
with Mr.. Jones to get some lambs
from Tres Piedras, got back Mon
day.
There are very few potatoes here
this year and they are in the
ground yet, the farmers not having
time to dig them.
Father Pamela will hold mass
here Sunday.
Romaldo Ortiz has Just received
a carload of goods to supply his
store this winter. He keeps q
good line of winter goods.
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09

-. SANFORD =.

From Our Special Correspondent.

From Our Special Correspondent
Stephen d. Taylor came from
Creede Tuesday morning to cast
his vote.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samples will leave
in few days for Durango to
make their future home. We re-
gret to lose good citizens but wish
them prosperity and happiness.
Mrs. John Guymon, who is vis-
iting here. will leave soon for her
home in Idaho. She was former
ly resident of this place. but
thinks that her home in Idaho is
all right.
Stephen ID. Taylor went to
Creede Wednesday accompanied
by his mother who has been ill
for some time and hopes to gain
strength by a change of air and
surroundings. Her many friends
hope that she will.
The road supervisor is out this
week with force of men and
teams. making "A good road be-
tween Sanford and La Jara. which
the travelling public will appre-
ciatc.
Some of the county officials
held IA meeting here Saturday
evening The speakers were:
f. A. Nelson. II. Fl. Russell, G..
c. Holbrook. j. ID. Pitcher, l.. A.
Norland, f. 5. Christensen and
W. c. McGregor. Judge Hol-
brook spoke on reform and illus
trated the beautiful truth that
reform of the right kind can only
come from within. Many good
things were said and explained
that the people wanted to hear
and though it was twelve o'clock
when the meeting adjourned many
of the people were interested and
went home determined to vote for
the best good of the county. On
Monday evening the independents
held "A meeting and as IA result
Sanford went largely Independent
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09
The Rev. Hicks 1907 Almanac
H. O. ELLIS

The Rev. Ira II Hicks has been
compelled by the popular demand
to resume the publication of his
well known and popular almanac
for 1907. This splendid almanac
now ready. For sale by news
dealers. or sent postpaid for 25c
by World and Works Publishing
Company. 22Ol Locust St, s.
Louis. publishers of Words and
Works. one of the best dollar
monthly magazines in America.
One almanac with every sub
scription.
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09
To the Public

Owing to the rapid increase of
my business in the past year. and
the consequent increase of stock
to supply the wants of my CUSTOM
ers. / have been compelled to ell
large my store. l now have ii
floor space of over 2OO0 square
feet and, | believe. one of the
most convenient drug stores iii the
San Luis valley. / am now in
shape to supply all the wants of
my customers promptly. You are
all cordially invited to call and
inspect the new store whether you
wish to buy or not. My Christ
mas goods are beginning to arrive
and | will be- pleased to show you
some of the many new things we
have to offer for the coming holi-
days.
Respectfully.
II. O. ELLIS
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09
Church Announcement

There will be Catholic services
at San Luis church, La Jara. on
Wednesday, November 14th, at 8
o'clock, a. IN, Everybody welcome
REV. AL. p. BRUCKER. pastor
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09
For Sale

Four brood sows, good stock,
will bring pigs in December and
January. One male hog IL months
old, good breed. -Four February
shoats, twelve July pigs. Inquire
of f. w. MOORE.
Happy Home Agency.
Salida, Colo
+. l.. REEMs, agent.
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09
For Sale

One second hand thresher. hay
ing kit. two teams, harnesses. three
wagons. one spring wagon. Will
sell right for cash, any part or all.
If p. A. Mortinson. Sanford
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09
NOTICE
Graduate Optician Coming.

Mr.. H. Icore, representing
Green d Green, scientific optic
ans of Denver, will be at the hotel
on Wednesday and Thursday.
November I and 8.
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09
For Sale.

One 36-5S j. | Case second hand
Separator. For price and terms
call on or write
w. r. HAPNY.
1l-26 Alamosa, Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-09
n ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
3 EVENTS OF THE WEEK !


ranchmen, was III town Wednes-
day.
Miss Elma Silvcrs went to Ala
mosa "Wednesday night to remain
indefinitely.
ID. A. Creason of Monte Vista
was here Thursday. spending the
day on business.
Elisio labels of Magote, was
here this week. He is the guest
of Sanford friends.
Mrs. Berthelson of Sanford, was
in town Thursday. attending to
some business matters.
p. S. johnson was Conejos
business visitor Thursday, return
ing home the same day.
Juan de Jesus Gallegos, Hilario
Valdez and Josua Ramon Valdez
were up from Capulin Tuesday.
Steve Calkins of Alamosa, was
in town Tuesday on business, re-
turning home the same day.
Mrs. C. c. Flintham, who has
beeu confined to her home with
illness, is now able to be around
again
Miss May Fletcher is recent
arrival from Durango. intending
to spend the winter with relatives
in Sanford.
Mrs. Clarke Mosier has been
quite ill having come in for her
share Of the siege of colds which
is going around.
Judge McCunnitf and Juan
Macs drove over to Conejos last
Monday to take the ballot box to
the county seat.
J. +. Quintana has moved his
family over from Cupulin and is
comfortably located in new
house which he recently built.
H. o. Ellis store has taken on
an up-to-date appearance since the
completion of the new addition.
1t is about as neat "A drug store as
you will find in the valley.
Mrs. Sid Lovett was in town
Tuesday for brief spell not hav-
ing sufficient time to visit her
numerous La Jara friends.
There will be special music at
the Endeavor society Sunday
evening. Try to come out and
take part in this service. They
need you.
County superintendent of
schools, Erastus Nelson, was
over from Sanford Wednesday,
wearing the smile. of the success
full.
Mrs. Fred Bentley and family of
Sanford, We're in town Thursday
en- route for Creede where she will
remain during the winter with Mr..
Bentley who is employed at that
place.
Mr.. Torres, of near Del Norte.
arrived in town Wednesday night
to visit with his daughter, Mrs.
Felix Gallegos Mr.. Terres is an
extensive sheep owner up Del
Norte way.
Mrs. Martha Anderson had a
birthday Thursday Although
near the four score border, Mrs.
Anderson would put many a
young maiden to shame by her
clever pleasantries and bright
manuer. Such is the verdict of
the several ladies who dropped in
to wish Mrs. Anderson many re-
turns of the day.
Mrs. j. White johnson enter
tained number of the Ladies'
Aid at her home Thursday after
noon. AS is usual with an affair
of this nature given at the John
son home, the guests had such IA
good time, and went home in that
happy frame of mind which always
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1906-06-30

Robert Jardine, private officer OF
the Hotel Colorado, is now full
fledged member of the Antlered tribe,
having Joined the Apsen Lodge of
Elks several days ago, Bob came to
Colorado from Chicago for his health
several years ago and like many others
found what he was seeking and is now
completely recovered. He says Colo
RADIO in general and Glenwood particu-
larly is good enough for him and no
more will he venture into the heat,
smoke and busy whirl of the Windy
City unless it is on visits to see his
mother. whom Bob says he finds as
hard to stay away from as when he
was only a youngster in knee pants.
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1906-06-30
A Texas Wonder

There's Hill at Bowie. Texas.
that twice as big as last year. This
wonder is W. j.. Hill, who from a
weight of 80 pounds has grown to over
1870. He says: 81 suffered with
terrible cough, and doctors gave me up
to die of Consumption. l WAS re-
duced to 80 pounds, when | began
taking Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption Coughs and Colds. Now,
after taking IL bottles, l have more
than doubled in weight and am com
pleteiy cured" Only sure Cough and
Cold cure. Guaranteed by Charles d.
Barnes, druggist. SOC and $1.OO Trial
bottle free
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1906-06-30

According to information received
at the Forest reserve Office here. Super
visor Hustled is ordered to close all ga
looms on his reserve. This is a gen
eral order in the forest service so
henceforth there will be no liquor sell
ing on any of Uncle Sans reserves.
Just what action will be taken by the
Forest reserve officials. in cases where
license to oar room proprietors does
not expire before the middle of the
summer, is not known. but as there
are several such cases the matter has
been taken mp by the supervisor with
the Washington officials.
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1906-06-30

A complication of female troubles.
with catarrh of the stomach and
bowels, had reduced Mrs. Thos. 8.
Austin. Of Leavenworth, Ind. ito such
deplcrable condition, that her doctor
advised an operation but her husband
fearing fatal results. postponed this
to try Electric Bitters and to the
amazement of all who knew her, this
medicine completely cured her. Guar
anteed cure for torpid liver. kidney
disease. biliousness, jaundice. chills
and fever. general debility. nervous
ness and blood poisoning. Best tonic
made. Price Soc at Charles D. Barnes
drug store. Try 1t.
The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1906-06-30

Harry French of the Forest office,
came in from the Frying Pan district
Saturday with nice string of trout
and delighted his friends by dividing
his catch with them. Supervisor
Hustled was stricken with "6shing
fever as soon as he clapped eyes on
the rainbows and straightway sent to
his home in Estes Park for his fishing
outfit. Shep. has a fishing record as
long as your arm and we expect to
hear some interesting stories as soon
as he hikes to Alicia lake.