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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
ANTS NOT so WISE AS ASSERTED
Scientist Takes Issue with Solomon
in His Advice to Sluggards.

According to Dr. Eschcrich. learned
entomologist of StraSb,lrg lnlVtfSity'
the sluggard as a shining cXampl' OF W s.
dom and industry, says the New YORK
Herald The German seNant THINKS 500
mon would have better JUSTIFIED ID ciLn
to he regarded as the wiSeSt man that
over lived had he extolled the ant as an
exponent OF cleanliness. He has Just pun
lished the results of an exhaustive StuuE
Of these wonderful insects. he cnmpats
the views Of those investigators VINO as
sign to them almost human inteihScnce.
EEt MS exponents of that virtue which
stands next to goodness he MAINTAINS
that ants stand pre-emlnent;, ana th IL 'i IN
this respect half the diseases on "hich
doctors thrive would vanish:
Ants, he declares abhor dirt in any form
about their bodies. Nature mas pIoViatsu
them with implements that serve the
same purpose as combs and brushes IN
the hands of civilized folk and tncy MAKE
far more effective use of them. They arr
never too busy to clean themselves. No
lob is so important to IN ant that he
won't knock off work to clean himSell.
He does not wait until his day Iao9Ts
are FINISHED to perform his abiutiohS re
is never too tired to lend another ant
hand-or. rather p leg-to erect q tiior-
ough securing He will tolerate loaine
occa sionally, for the professor asserts II
is mistake to suppose that anus are Ire
eyerla stingly hunting up jobs. buI ne
won't put up with dirty ne'ghbors 'l,h ,l
liness is the supreme law of the com
munity. ,.u,o,s from,
the credit one would otherwise % uis
posed to give them for tn, pracuice Oh
this most exemplary virtue by teiling MS
that ants are driven to It bX tIe co', .t
lions Of their existence. ~ uncut tne
most scrupulous cleanliness, ne says,
"thev could not recognize each clner nor f
communicate anything. The conesion OF
the individual with its fellows ~ irai'
tanned solely through the meolu1n Oh II, t,t +
sense of smell. If the ant Is covtreu MI
dust the possibility OF its beng IecoE ,l,n.n
&c diminished to an eXtraorclnalt utsru,
The antennae in particular mus, a'W ~
be kept clean, for it Us only WIN o onn,
aid that the ant remains IN CLOSE eoi''-
munication with its tribe. - 80
It is their highly developed St .i ~
cleanliness. the professor saas, 10 ahomt
co explains the ants funerals, apou'
which so much has been writer. A dnG
II is well known, carry their ne;'u W uea,,
mite burial places, where the ..rhn iii.
them lin most careful order. me ,.. .;.t
creatures do not however 90 anis VIII VIII
the object of provdding their p,a nea" eI Dr.
rades with last resting I ict e,,, ~;
Escharich states: "They mercy op ,h ~
instinct Of cleo nliness which lrnpeas ''aG,d
10 remove an refuse from me neS' anu
carry it away to q definite spot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

moving its books the society will give
a good deal of consideration to their
future arrangement, that when they
are finally brought to the new hall
they will be packed in boxes each COM
tanning one shelf Of books. In this
way all confusion, it is hoped, will be
avoided. The historical relics will be
housed in cabinets in which convenient
tables VIII be placed. The society will
be settled in its new quarters by next
February on the one hundredth ami
versary of Longfellow's birth. By that
time it is planned to complete the en-
trance to the new hall A brick fence
and iron gateway will be erected, and
brlck walk leading to the door. The
cost of the building is $4,000. At the
time of its occupancy. all but about
$4,000 will be fully paid.
June 14th two brothers, Rev. William
E. and George H. Brooks, met upon
one of the streets in ST. Louis after a
separation Of "a years. For so wears
each had supposed the other dead
they met face to face. George asked
IN whisper, your name Brooks 81
yes replied the brother. The broth
ers embraced each other and then
walked down the street hand in hand
weeping like children. They went to a
nearby hotel where each told the story
or how he had spent the "a years. Both
men were born in Jay. Me, and passed
their early childhood there. Their par
ents died when the boys We're young
George went West "a years ago and
during this long period has never WIS.,
lted the scenes of his childhood. Will
nam took a theological course in what
is now Colby College and is a we'll
known congregational minister. He
was recently pastor of the Congrega-
tiohal church in South Paris but was
travelling in the West when he met his
brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The appointment Of William 3. Skel-
ton of Lewiston to fill the office of State
bank examiner, so long and ably filled
by Mr.. Undertake. will meet with
warm approval. AS mayor Of Lewiston
and as county attorney for Androscog-
gin county. Mr.. Shelton has shown
himself a capable and conscientious
public official. His absolute integrity
is proverbial among his associates. Mr..
Shelton is well equipped for the i'm
portant duties to which Governor Cobb
has called him. and the State is to be
congratulated upon such a fortunate
selection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

To the great mass Of our people It is
probable that the name of Manuel Gar
ella suggests only "A popular cigar, but
the man who bore 1t and who has just
died in London at the age of 1O2 years
was, nevertheless. one of the most tai
ented musicians and successful teach
ers Of singing the world has ever
known. How far in the past he belong
ed is shown by the fact that Jenny
Lind was one of his many famous pu-
pills. and his sister was Malibran. the
great soprano of an earlier generation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
The Hudson-FuIton Celebration.

An interesting combination of ceie-
rations is to be effected in New York
when the Booth anniversary of the dis
covery Of the Hudson, and the centen-
NAL OF steam navigation will be cele-
brated together in 1909. 1t is true that
F'ulton's famous little steamer the Cler-
mont made it's first trip in August 1907,
and Of course the centennial is worthy
OF observance, but as elaborate plans
have already been made to commemor-
ate the tri-centennial of Hudson's voy-
age of 1909 up the river which now
bears his name in the Dutch ship Half
Moon, it has wisely been decided to
celebrate both anniversaries at the
same time, and the last week of Sept
TENDER 1863 is the time selected, though
this does not fall upon the anniversary
Of either event. 1t is true that Hudson
was not the first navigator to enter the
waters around Manhattan Island for q
French explorer was there over 80 years
before him, but Hudson was the first
navigator to ascend the river for any
considerable distance, and to make it
known to the world. Fulton's Clermont
also had several predecessors, but it
was the first steamboat to be a COM
mercial success. and her trip from New
York to Albany under her own steam.
| 100 miles in 80 hours will always be re-
| garded as a great event in the world
| history.
The plan for the Hudson Fulton cele-
bration does not include any great ex-
position, and there will be few mourn
| ers for this omission since it is well
| agreed that the exposition business has
been pretty much Overdone of late.
There will be an imposing naval parade
and nautical pageant on the Hudson,
and facsimile models of the Half Moon
and the Clermont will go up the river
as far as Albany just as the originals
did in their time. British and Dutch
/ SHIPS VIII TAKE part III Tic
the reproduction Of the Half Moon will
be contributed by Holland. But be-
sides the spectacular features and the
| OratOry and music of the day, there
are proposed certain valuable public
improvements; among which are the
building of a Hudson memorial bridge
over Spuyten Duyvil creek where it en-
| tiers the Hudson; a Fulton memorial
viaduct connecting Washington flights
with Inwood hill; making Is acres Of
Inwood hill public park, and small
er park on Verplanck's point. 1t is a
| well-considered scheme; time enough
there is to carry it through, and there
will be money enough. Incidentally. it
is pleasure to note that in the pros
pectus of the celebration Hudson's
name is given as Henry" not Hen
dirk" which is frequently used. "Hen-
/ dirk" is the Dutch form which Hudson
himself never used. and which does not
even appear in the cOntrace between
| him and the Dutch trading company
in whose employ he sailed to the New
| World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
As the time draws near for that MOI

As the time draws near for that mon
ster reception to Mr.. Bryan in New
York some of his closest polltlcal
friends are envincing desire to nave
him stay abroad awhile longer. one
of them. Col. Moses Whetmore, OF ST
Louis, has sailed for Great Britain for
the special purpose of urging this on
the Nebraskan. He hopes to persuade
him to visit Australia and New Zeal
and before coming home. and to linger
in far away lands until close to the
time for the 1908 convention. 1t is a
very doubtful compliment to Mr.. Bryan
that his chances are considered bes;
! when he is far away from this country
and the American people can see and
hear the least of him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Now that the smoke has cleared
italian peasants are rebuilding their
wrecked homes on the slopes of Vesu-
vius. In this country there is no
but the Democrats are planning ia
nominate Bryan a third time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

Don't forget to contribute your mite
TO the fund for the annual excursion
OF the poor children of Augusta. The
date of the trip is next Wednesday.
July II. and contributions should De
left with Cashier Johnson at the Gran
lite National bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The American eagle seems to be
recovering nicely from the Fourth
though as usual he had a few feathers
blown out,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

For Representatives to Legislature.
FRED G. KINSMAN Of Augusta.
BENEDICT F. MAHER of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

That new grandson of Emperor
William made a good beginning by
picked near.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The Trull hospital in Biddeford
which was burned is being rebuilt
larger and better than before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

1t is Mayor Tanning in Portland this
week, as Mayor Clifford is ON Vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

ford Citizen, will appear July II. 1t
will be published weekly at Rumford
Falls bv +. c. Bowler, and the man.
ager will be George f. Bliss, formerly
of WdldoborO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

For County Commissioner.
CHARLES F. KILBRETH of Winthro,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
tected communications.
Addrsss all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

For County Treasurer.
JAMES E. BLANCHARD of Chelsea,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

For Register Of Deeds.
HARRY p. HAYES of Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The summer schools are opening.
[ but as they have no nine they get niue
| publicity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

A Brewer woman who has received
30 cells through the water tap in the
past two weeks, says there is no neet
of leaving home for a fishing trip
Besides she is wondering what par
the water company's tiltering plan
plays in the city's water supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The building of the Maine Historical
Society. which has been under con-
struction for the last few years in
the rear of the Longfellow house in
Portland now stands completed and is
ready for occupancy save for the in
stalling of the electric fixtures. The
workmen have been out of the struc-
ture for some little time. so that the
mosaic floors. now cleared of the rub
bish which accumulated during con-
struction, and the freshly painted
walls give one an adequate idea of the
attractive interior. The stacks, which
have room for some $4,000 volumes are
i'm place and extend in tiers from the
main floor through the second floor. A
separate staircase in the rear gives
easy access to the shelves. Before re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

The trustees of the Brunswick and
Topsham water district have an
nounced that they will be able to pay
the interest on the bonds and all run
ming expenses out of the income of the
district for the six months. This is
somewhat of pleasant surprise as II
was prophesied that there would be
large deficit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07

For County Attorney.
GUY A. HILDRETH of Gardiner,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
The Happiest Man.

Where are the usual items about
Fourth of July green peas?
New-York tribune., 1906-12-26

poor chil6ren Of the downtown district will en-
soy Mrs Birds annuzs Christmas chimney y-cor-
ner entertainment
AZ the NcAuley Mission. in Water street,
seven hundred men. due largest number @ 5nat
ever attended the mission Christmas Day
were given turkey dinner OF the twelve nun.
drei pounds OF turkey consumed nVe huhareo
pounds were contributed by the large hoteLs IN
The city Superintendent Wyburn served a
special dinner in his owLl dining room TO nfty
former attendants OF the mission who are now
sreforned'' and have good positions or are IN
business Among them We're an ex-Attorney
General OF a Western state, a former wan
Street broker and several professional men,
The Youngsters who earn a precarious living
by selling newspapers were not forgotten Al the
Brace Memorial Lodging House. No IA Cham
pers street, the annual dinner given Tor many
wears nv the late william NJ Fliess was con-
finued by his son. William NJ. F1iess jr
BROOKLYN FED THOUSANDS.
The charity organizations OF Brooklyn were
huxv all day distributing gifts and dinners
.,oong the unfortuuates OF the borough. Ten
,bouSand Youngsters were made happy between
,bA Christmas tree entertainment held under
ere management OF Mrs Frank Sittig at the
,-oI-nabia Theatre and the Sunshine Christmas
sTros Association in the Lee Avenue Theatre'
AZ each OF these festivals theatrical entertain
vents were provided by volunteers from the
fNeafres The Brooklyn Rapid Transit carried
crildren free to and from the Columbia Theatre
~~nn, s in the morning to in the afternoon
The Salvation Army gave away betweeh sI SiS
thousand and seven thousand dinners from the
washington, tle scandinavian and the Green G9
roinf branches The Brooklyn City MISSION aiso
SsrDepsed n great number Of dinners from us
fo6eing and rescue homes. Many Of the wealth.
Ser churches also Joined in the good work.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-26
HELD UP ABOARD FERRYB0AT.
Longshoreman Knocks Out Alleged Thugs,
but Can't Find Christmas Money.

Philip Duffy, longshoreman employed about
a Brooklyn sugarhOuse pier. spent large part
Of his Christmas at the Tombs court Yesterday
wondering where he would get back $50 he says
was stolen from him on the ferryboat Colorado.
OF the Roosevelt street ferry. II. f. OBrien, of
Worcester. Mass, and II. ]. Carmel. Of Nor
wich. Conn, spent Christmas in the Tcmbs
prison.
Duffy is a husky six-footer. He started his
Christmas celebration In Williamsburg. and
when the lights there began to burn low he
turned his steps toward the "Great White Way"
1t was Just before midnight when he left
Williamsburg the boat. and Duffy says he
still had $52 left in his pocket. He says that
when the boat reached the middle of the
women's cabin next to the wheel box, when he
declares, OBrien and Carmel came UP to him
and, displaying weapons, said 80 Duffy:
We're going to rob you If you make any re-
stStance, into the river for yours"
Duffy was slow in getting into action. When
he did get into action, however. things occurred
with rapid succession.
us that so. young fellow?" he said. and
snatched the revolver from O'Brien, stimuli
taneously handing him a left handler that sent
him TO the corner and the floor. A swift kick
put Carmel out of the fight, and with the next
breath Duffy gave a yell that woke all the
They took charge Of the two men-that is, as
much as Duffy would allow-and when the
dock was reached at Roosevelt street. New
York, they were turned over to Patrolman
O'Neill, Of the Oak street station.
The S02 is still missing. however.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-26
THAW HAS A SPECIAL DINNER.
Slayer Of Stanford White Not Limited to
Tombs Christmas Fare.

All Of the 42S prisoners in the Tonlbs. with the
exception OF Harry Thaw, had the dinner that
was provided by Commissioner COggey. Thaw
had for luncheon light soup. asparagus and
ice cream. For his dinner he had squab, sent
down by automobile from Delmonico's through
special arrangements made by his wife. She
called at the prison and left a big package.
Knowing the rule that no visitors would be al
lowed, she did not try to see her husband.
Just as she was leaving the prison Thaw sent
a runner down to her with a book and big
Teddy bear at least two and one-half feet high.
She had gone and the presents were left at the
gate Soon another cab drove UP and lawyer
who refused to give his name sent in a big pack
age to ThaW.
Countess" de Massey. awaiting trial for the
chant, and Mrs. Catherine Neill, accused of be-
ing implicated In the murder OF her husband. in
Greenwich, Conn., had nothing but the prison
fare
New-York tribune., 1906-12-26
DINNER FOR LITTLE MOTHERS"
Seven Hundred of Them Happy Guests of
Frank Tilfcrd.

Seven hundred little mothers ate their Christ
mas dinner yesterday with Frank Tilford as
their host, in the Murray Hill Lyceum, in East
S4th street. Many little mothers" came over
from the Happy Day House, some more from
The Pleasant House in Greenwich street; some
from Sunnyside, in Morton street, Brooklyn and
some from Informal gathering places.
All were on hand at ] o'clock when Mr. Til
ford, who gives the little mothers" q Christ
mas dinner and entertainment and some pres
ents every year. wished all a merry Christmas s
and a happy New Year. A few other guests
were in the hall at the time help the children
have good time. Long tables were set up.
and TWO score of walters had all they could do
feeding the children
Some ate one dinner. some two and some
tried even third. but no one cared about that.
and they ali ate what they liked and as often
as they liked. During the dinner musicians
played al the fsvorite old tunes and some new
ones
There was lot II fun when Mr. Tilford gave
the children big bags, each one with a doll and
nag or candy some stockings or gloves and
another knick- -knaCk or two
Inc dinner was only for the little mothers"
whose real mothers have TO go out and work
during the day, while the children take care of
tiers.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-26
HOW SANTA CAME TO CALDWELL.
It Was by the Chimney, but He Didn't
Really Want To.

Caldwell. n. J.. Dec. 25 (speciaD.-Ezekiel wes-
ton. well known Negro Of Caldwell. tried TO play
Santa Claus with disastrous results last night He
is the father OF ten healthy pckannnies. and they,
with a number of the neighbors' children. were
grouped about the big open fireplace talking about
st. Nicholas.
some stouty maintained the old fellow was a
myth. while others declared that Santa Claus was
real being, who dashed the housetops be-
hind his reindeer 81 seed him once" said one,
"and he going right fru de air as If de berry
dshbil after him.
eldest boy "Dere amt such pusson."
Jake WertS had been invited to the festivities
and be arrived at that moment with his fiddle, and
that broke up the discussion for the time being
Preparations were made for dancing In the mean
time old "Zeke" had fixed uD as Santa Claus, and
with small pack on his back had ascended to the
roof OF the old farmhouse. 1t was not his inten-
tion, however. to go down the chimney, but merely
to shout down and then descend the ladder and
make his appearance through rear door into the
room. ''Zeke" had just begun to shout "On, Donner
and BhtZenT when something happened lie
stepped on q loose brick and went tumbling down
the chimney, never stopping until he landed In the
fireplace, scatterng the embers right and left.
Jake Werts had just struck up Money Musk
when "Zeke' in his Santa Claus outfit made his
sudden appearance. Jake must have thought N
was his Satanic majesty. for he dropped his fiddle
and fled into the darkness. Some Of the children
went with him. while others stayed behind and
The carpet also caught fire. and II looked ar one
time as II the farmhouse would be DESTROYED
''Zeke'' didn't mind all that much, however 'b1f
he lost his white whiskers. which were his pride
New-York tribune., 1906-12-26
DINNERS FOR $4,000.
SaLuatiors army Distributes 5000
Baskets and Bags of Food.

The Salvation Army made Christmas happy
day for thirty thousand poor and needy persons
yesterday. In the main hall Of Grand Central
Palace, in Lexington avenue yesterday morning
Miss Evangeline Booth, commander. distributed
FIVE thousand baskets and a thousand paper
bags containing dinners for five persons to long
lines OF hungry mothers fathers and children.
Each basket or bag contained fowl. a can
Of soup. large loaf Of bread. potatoes. turnips.
carrots. apples. oranges, sugar. half pound Of
also Christmas card with Il pray that this
Christmas will be happy one and may you
learn Christs love. who was rich. but upon this
day became poor for our sakes. Evangeline
Booth commander" written on IT.
Heretofore It has been the custom Of the SAL
walton Army to serve a cooked meal on Christ
mas evening. but this year it was decided to
send out meals uncooked. so that the recipients
could enjoy them in their own homes and cook
them the way they wanted to.
Miss Booth distributed the dinners. assisted
by Colonels Holland Cox. Clifford, Chandler and
Mcintyre. A similar distribution was made at
Sangerbund Hall, Brooklyn In the gallery at
the Grand Central Palace the scene was watched
by several students of sociology.
Besides the distribution of the dinners there
was big Christmas tree made up Of one hum
which brought Merry. Merry Christmas to
hundreds of little boys and girls Besides this,
they all received bags of popcorn and candies
and saw stereopticon exhibition.
Miss Booth was asked if she thought the year
had been prosperous one for the poor in the
city. Il do not" she quickly replied THE price
Of food has gone up rents have increased and
the nay Of the lahorers has not. These facts tell
to consider the boasts of prosperity throughout
the land mockeTy."