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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
An American Composer.

One of the features of kentucky'S
Old Home Week celebration next sum-
mer will be the dedication of a monu-
ment to sStcphen Collins Foster. To
many of us the name of the man thus
to be hcnored is not familiar, but we
have all heard of my Old Kentucky
Home" and many other songs of which
Foster was the composer. Foster was
not Il native of Kentucky. in fact. he
was born in Pennsylvania. July 4. 1926.
and died in New York. January IL. 1864.
but he resided for time in Louisville.
n.y.. and the kcntuckians have good
reason for honOring his memory. His
simple but enduring melody has done
not a little to make the name of Ken
lucky known aud loved all over the
world. for the most iIlustrious artists of
the operate stage. as well as the burnt
cork artists Of the minstrel stage have
included my Old Kentucky Home" as
favorite in their repertOires.
There has been of late more or less
talk about American composers and the
growing need Of an American school of
music. Surely if any composer can be
called an American it is Stephen Col
lins Foster. and if America has any
folk songs. he is the man who wrote
them. A score or two of popular songs
which he wrote, and which are unique
among all songs for their simplicity
and sentimentality. were familiar to
everybody half a century ago and most
Of them have stood the test Of time
and are among the songs that will be
sung by the generation to come. Ken
tucky's movement to honor the men,
ory of Foster should commend itself
to the whole country as tribute to
the memory of this modest. obscure
man who has given pleasure to thous-
ands upon thousands in the past and
will give pleasure to as many more in
the future. 1t is appropriate that his
memory should be hOnored by some en-
during testimonial for that one song
alone. MY Old Kentucky Home" and
yet what pleasant memories arise as
one thinks of the simple old fashioned
melodies. "Old Uncle Ned" 80 Susan
na." "Old Dog Tray" willie. We Have
Missed YOU Come Where My Love
Lies Dreaming" "Old Black Joe" 'El-
len Bayne" (Which gave the melody to
John Browns Rody"), "The Old Folks
at Home" "Nelly Was a Lady" and
many another, of which he wrote both
words and music.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
Pointed Paragraphs.

Many a worthless man has a good
disposition.
A man who gets what he deserves
has his troubles.
If you would be respected and happy
mind your own business.
Laziness isn't exactly crime-but
l. is the next thing to it.
Not all women who are proud of
their figures are expert calculatOrs.
The way of the transgressor is to
acquaint himself with the law in his
line.
He who considers himself Il wit is
apt to be considered bore by others
It's impossible to convince a girl
that exercise at a washtub improves
the complexion.
If a man is attentive to his wife it
is either because he loves her or is
afraid of her.
Women may be able to make cake
according to directions. but they can't
manage husbands that way.
Never accuse a man of being honest
until you know the amount of money
he has been offered as a bribe.
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
The Hills Of Strong.

y: Hills of Strong! my native hills.
-, herever | may be,
1he thought of you forever fills
The depths of memory.
1 long to stand upon your slope
When right seems merged in wrong.
And hurry doubt and lift UP hope
Above the Hills of Strong.
I visit foreign lands:
Above the shrine Of Italy
lift my wondering hands; n-
I mount the Alps: pass the Rhine.
, But ever look along
The far horistn's western line - ''}7
That hides tire Hills of Strong. "a ~ r
4 Climb the SUBMITS Of tile East ''
Vesuvius scale:
On ruins of the past l feast
In AndaluSiL'S vale;
l cross the lakes of Switzerland.
l hear the Highland song;
But still come blowing Ger the strand
Your breezes. Hills of Strong!
l roam across the continent,
And climb the peaks between
The east and west: my eyes are bent
To look for hills unseen.
The heights are grand, the depths are
vast.
But there is something wrong;
And so l turn to you ut last.
My happy Hills of Strong.
l seem to hear THE Sandy wind
Among the rocks; | see
A home; inside its door | find
Remembered melody
| walk the bridge that spans the stream
Where Swaying mem'ries thrOng.
Until l walker from a dream,
Upon the Hills of Strong.
My happy hills! your rocks have felt
The presence of her feet,
Who once beside my fircSide knelt.
And whispered Love is sweet
l call her name; the rocks reply,
The woods the sounds prOlOng;
almost hear her passing by
Upon the Hills of Strong.
OH when l cross the bridge of death,
And meet the feet that wait
To walk with mine, may my last breath
Lord. let it not be lateJ
Be drawn within my native vale,
And may I look along
Your tops, until my sight shall fail,
My dear old Hills of Strong.
Julia Harris M;Iy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Now that General Wright has been
appointed the first American ambassa-
dor to Japan. the highest officer in the
Philippines will be Judge Ide. He is
by no means Il new man in the business
as he has been member of the Philip
pine commission for the past six years.
Judge Ide is New Englander, a native
rlouth, and was for a time chief justice
Of Samoa. His record is a good one
and there Is no doubt that he will i'm all
respects prove a worthy successor Of
Taft and Wright.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Edward VII. whose state of health
was such that it was greatly feared he
would not live to be crowned, has just
celebrated the fifth anniversary of his
coronation. He has already reigned
more years than were reigned by
James III and Richard III. or Edward
'. and all the world hopes that he may
continue for years to come to be at the
mead of an interestingly republican
monarchy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

The relation of capital punishment to
crime is shown up in an interesting
light by the New Orleans Picayune.
which shows that in the past 10 years
no fewer than 81 women have been
murdered In that city. and in nearly
every case has the murderer been APP
pretended. and yet in not a single case
has the death penalty. which the law
provides. been inflicted. The record
which Is printed fills more than two
columns of the Picayune although only
a few lines are given each case. 1t
warrants the belief that no man need
fear serious punishment for the murder
of women in New Orleans. and he need
fear no punishment whatever il he has
money or possesses any pull. Perhaps
the case of New Orleans is no worse
than that Of any other American city
of equal size. but certainly the show
ing made is one which indicates that
capital punishment laws are pretty
much a farce In some sections.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
Every Movement Hurts

When you have rheumatism. Muscles
feel stiff and sore and joints are pain
ful. 1t does not pay to suffer long from
this disease when it may be cured so
promptly and perfectly by Hoods Sal =
saparilla. This medicine Eoes right to
the spot, neutralizes the acidity of the
blood. which causes rheumatism, and
puts an end to the pain and stiffness.
Billiousness is cured by Hoods Pills.
2Sc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

According to an eminent Chicago pas
tor, who. so it is carefully stated, has
not hitherto been regarded as of the
sensational variety. the young women
of Chicago of the rich and fashionable
set are 'half-naked, painted. sensual
lied creatures: sisters of the benighted
fetch dInccrs of South Africa" And
in church Kirmcss for the benefit of
the Children'S hospital
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
Augusta, Winthrop,
& Gardner Railway

Time table In effect October Is. 1905
Cars leave Augusta from in front OF
is. SIS, lbs, 12.a5. 225, 355. SIS. SIS. az.
1880. II theatre is not over at 1910 car
waits for 1t.
All cars except the BE P. NJ. and the
1890 F. NJ run to M. G. station week days
Cars leave Augusta from in from, OF
Post Office for Togus at s 3. s.@. 7.@. 80,
l0.35. 1905. LBS. 3.O5. ABS sos 7ss. a.o5, ION.
II theatre is not over at 1op car waits
for 1t.
Cars leave Augusta for HaIIowell and
Gardiner daily every half hour on the
hour and half hour from A. M. to 10 P.
II. and for Hallowell only at ii P NJ.
Cars leave Winthrop for Augusta s1.
I5O $50, II, 1890. 2, $50. s. $50. s, 80.
Through cars from Winthrop to Togus
except first and last trips when passen-
gers have to change at Augusta.
All cars except SO A. M and 3.30 r. NJ.
leave from M. c. station week days but
not Sundays.
Cars leave Togus for Augusta 8. 49,
$50. II. 1920. 2. 800. 5. $50. s. go. II.
Cars leave Gardiner for Hallowel1 ana
Augusta daily every half hour from s.b
A. n. to 1o15 P. M. 1915 p. NJ. for Halo
we'll only.
Cars leave Hallowell for Gardiner
minutes before and % minutes after every
hour from $50 A. NJ. to 1922 p. M.
Cars leave Hallowell for Augusta min
utes past and % minutes before every
hour from sos A. NJ. to 0.SS P. M.
Sunday time same on all the lines ex-
cept the cars start two hours later In the
morning.
TRAIN CONNECTIONS.
The ESQ A. NJ. car from Winthrop and
. A. M. car from Togus connects at Au-
gusta with NJ. G. trains East and West.
The 7.45 A. M. car from Gardiner, the
sos from Hallowell and SIS from Au-
gusta connects at Winthrop with trains
East and West.
The 21 p. M. car from Augusta makes
close connections at Winthrop with train
for the West.
The SIS p. M. car from Augusta con-
meets at Winthrop with train East.
The p. M. car from Winthrop connects
at Augusta with train for the West.
The 9.30 p. NJ. car from Winthrop oon-
meets at Augusta with Pullman train
West
Trains arriving at winthrop from Law
lston way at 1913 A. NJ. and BIG p. M
make close connections with electric cars
tor Augusta.
Local car leaves North end Of State
Street for Hospital at SIS, 9.15. 9.55 10F,
Ills A. NJ. 12.15. 1855. LBS. 2.15. 2.55, 3.55.
lS. 5.15, 6.15. SIS 7.35. s IL. S55 r. NJ.
Car leaves from Post ONCE ten minutes
later every trip. Car leaves North end OF
State St. for Grove Street Junction only
sos, s, S15, II A. NJ. 3.3s5 and P. N.
Local car leaves Hospital for North end
Of State Street SIS. 9.35, 1015, 1o.55. 1!.35 A.
h.. 12.25. 1.15 1.55. 235, 315. AS, 455. Sc.
tS. Ills 7.55, S35. 9.S p. n.
Car leaves from p. o. ten minutes lAtse
tain
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
The Guide Post Law.

A friend of the Journal, whose busi-
ness as an apple buyer takes him into
almost every town in the western half
of Maine, writes US to complain OF the
manner In which many towns disregard
the law requiring them to provide guide
posts where the roads intersect. He
says that on account Of this neglect he
frequently drives many miles out Of his
way, thereby suffering, great inconveni-
ence, and that the trouble he experiy
ences is shared by all people who drive
through rural sections of Maine with
which they. are not throughly familiar.
He puts his case SO strongly as to de-
clare that there probably is not one
board of selectmen in 100 throughout
the State which is aware that there Is
a State law relating to the matter of
guide posts. For the benefit of our
readers in general, and particularly for
the selectmen of our towns, the Journal
publishes below in full this law which
is found in sections 81 and 90, chapter
2s, of the Revised Statutes of 1903.
Sec. 81 Towns shall erect and MAIN
tain at all crossings of highways. and
where one public highway enters an
other substantial guide posts. not less
than eight feet high and fasten to the
upper end of each a board on
which shall be plainly printed
in black letters on white
ground, the name of the next town on
the route, and of such other place as
tine municipal officers direct with the
figure of a hand with the forefinger
pointing thereto; and for any neglect
herein towns are subject to indictment
and fine not exceeding fifty dollars,
Sec. 90. If the municipal officers of
any town unreasonably neglect to cause
guide post to be erected in their town
as provided by law. they forfeit five
dollars for each months neglect. to be
recovered in an action on the case by
any person suing therefor.-Planta-
tiuns assessed in state or county taxes.
and their officers are under the same
obligations and subject to the same
penalties in these respects as towns.
The law is plain enough in this mat
ter, and there is small excuse for it's
continued neglect. We believe there
has been decided improvement in this
respect in the past few years in many
Maine towns. and old guide posts have
been restored and new ones erected in
numerous instances. this result being
largely due to the increasing number Of
strangers who visit our rural sections
every summer and particularly since
the bicycle and automobile came into
vogue. Still. it is no doubt true. as the
Journals correspondent complains. that
the law is dead letter in many towns.
The remedy, however. is plain as is
seen by reference to the law quoted
above. Towns which neglect to provide
suitable guide boards at the intersec-
tions of roads are subject to indictment
and a fine not exceeding $50. and any
person who cares to sue the town may
recover SIS for each month that the
town has neglected to provide guide
posts as ordered by law.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Father Aeby. who died the other day in
Rerne. Switzerland. was. according to the
Geneva correspondent of lie Matin, of
Paris. the most miserable miser in all
Europe" Since he was twenty years of
age, when he inherited a large fortune he
had lived on charity and an expeditura
of cents a day. He died at the age OF
seventy and his body was so enacated
that II resembIed mummy. He lefe Sc
curitics valued at s1,N.Nao. Sl0oNN in gold
and silver coir concealed about his house.
and no relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25


The national government is doing a
work of great value in this section of
the country in investigating and col
lecting data concerning the flow of the
rivers of New England. There are
stations for this sort of investigation
in esch Of the New England states. and
their work includes not only surveys of
important streams and the drawing OF
plans and profiles hut also surveys of
largeJ Jal<es pod ponds which afford
facilities for storage. The reports of
this work will he Of special value to
capitalists looking for water power for
new manufacturing enterprises. and
there will be great demand for them
when issued. One subject of study IN
New Hampshire has been the effect of
deforestation on the numerous small
streams which feed the great power
producing rivers. A matter of much
interest in connection with the work in
Maine is that of improving the water
storage, especially OF the Kennebec.
Tkesfiow of important streams is regu-
latei 1R asmeas,fre by the many large
lakes in Maine, but plans now being
worked out by the government are ex-
peeted to result in securing more uni
form Cow throughout the year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Itnow appears that one of New
York's Tammany aldermen. elected and
SWORN into office a few weeks ago. is
is not to be expected that a little thing
like naturalization laws should figure
with Tammany. The unwritten laws
which govern successful grating are
the Only ones to which that Organiza-
ton pays any serious heed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
LIGHT AND. AIRY.
Secret Out,

How do you manage to distin-
guish between rheumatism and gout.
doctor!" queried the medical student.
by consulting the books" replied
the eminent physician.
BY consulting the books" echoed
the embryo M. D.
Yes" answered the eminent physi-
clan. II look up the patients rating
with the commercial agencies See?"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
As Defined.

mo" growled the pessimist. "I
haven't any use for an optimist.'
BY the way" queried the man who
is always looking for information.
what is an optimist. anyway"
"An optimist." answered the pessi-
mist. lis a man who pretends to enjoy
hard luck"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Natural history always interests chill
dren. Vho usually recall explanations
OF the phenomena in their own way.
An account of the habits of the cuckoo,
lor instance, was apparently absorbed
at the time. but was reproduced thus a
lew days later: THE cuckoo? Oh.
thats the bird that doesn't lay it's own
eggs"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Winter has not retired wholly from
business. Word comes from Alaska
that the thermometer recently showed
the temperature there to be 81 below
zero. All those people who are kicking
at the mild winter in this region will
please take notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
Partial Directions,

You are to take teaspOonful of
this medicine in whisky three times IA
day" said the physician.
IAN right. sah." rejoincd the Ken
lucky colonel. Shall l take it in d
pint or Il quart of whisky, sah?"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Feel languid. weak, rundown? Head
ache? Stomach ''off?''-Just plain case
of lazy liver. Burdock Blood Bitters
tones liver and stomach. promotes diges-
tion. purifes the blood.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
DIPLOMATIC.

Mrs. Grcen-HOw do you manage to
keep Il cook SO long? Do you treat her
as one of the family?
Mrs. Brown should say not! We
treat her as an hOnOred guest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Just as that Chicago newspaper man
is making plans to discover the North
pole in an airship. party of Belgians
are planning to go hunting for the
South pole in an automobile. Both ex-
petitions are for advertising purposes
and are certain of fair degree Of sue
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
HOME $4OO

What memories surround that dear
SPOT: Why not have one and be your own
landlord" 1t IS easy to own a home if
you 20 about it right and have the right
man handle the deal for you. believe
am the man who can do it, With 800,
can locate you in an room house in A,i-
susta, lot 9exl2,, ZOO strawberry plants.
apple, pear and plum trees. Tenement
above lets easily for more than enough
to pay total interest, taxes, and insurance
giving you home for nothing. slfOO buys
the place with $500 down. Have many
more good trades, and il YOU will consult
me am sure can locate you to your
satisfaction. w. ID. HUCIiINS, Mgr
T.. A. STROUT REALTY Co, 335 Water
St, Auc,Ista
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
As Others See Us.

Mrs knox-Mrs. Babbeton tells
everything she knows.
knoX-Her husband is even worse.
Mrs. knOx-How can that be?
knox-He tells a lot that he doesn't
know.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
Facts in the Case,

How many times did DIR. Squills
call on you?" asked the inquisitive
friend.
seventeen" replied SIOpay. "Twice
professionally and fifteen times in the
guise of a bill collector
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Ono of.the worst features about such
January is that it inflicts the. spring
poets upon us two or three months
ahead of scheduled time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Il suffered habitually from constipation.
Doans Regulets relieved and strength
ened the bowels. so that they have been
regular ever since."-A. E. Davis, grocer
Sulphur Springs, Tex
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
Unpleasant Part.

"Thcre is one thing I don't like about
an arctic expedition" said the man
who had been there
What is that" queried the re-
porter.
''The strenuous effort required to get
back home." replied the ex-explorer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
II Would Seem So.

Mrs. Upperten-Riches alone no
longer enable one to get into society.
Mrs. Newskads-No: it takes riches
backed up by a scandal of some kind
nowadays.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts or
burns without scar. Cures piles. ecZe-
ma. salt rheum, any itching. Doan's
Ointment. Your druggist sells it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr. Thom-
as Eclectric Oil Stops the pain and heals
the wound. All druggists sell it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

This winters weather Is just like
some people we all know 1t will do.
anything to1get itself talked about.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

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70: natn. Portland. Lewiston. Cornish.
F. N. for so S GsTSasr GGanWay and d Bartlett: ~
Portland: lilo P. NJ iexpressj. daily ex. +
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CONG EAsT-l25s A M. tD,sht a.
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tax and Aroostook County and to WaaA.
lDgton co. 4. R.; Sunday morning goina
east east docs not connect for skowhegan. Bel
LIS A. n. (express) for Bangor. Wsshins.
ton Co. and Bar Harbor, daily. Sunday
included; 6;I A. NJ, for Waterville, Fog
croft c and p15,lss BsasSr; slo A, M, for Water
Bucksport; 1235 ?; NJ. Waterville, Fox
croft. Bangor. Old Town. Patten. Houi-
ton ana Caribou, via B. q A. r. r..
Woodstock. St. John and Halifax and to
Lewiston via Oakland and Winthrop; 29s
z. M, (express) for Watervile Bangor.
Bar Harbor, Wash. Co. r. p, Old Town.
Greenville; 3.19 P. NJ, for Wateryille. Oak.
land. North Anson. Bingham, Skowhegan,
Belfast. Foxcroft, Greenville, Bangor. Old
Town and Mattawamkeag: 7.1 p. n, for
Waterville and Skowhegan.
Sundays--Going West, rs A. NJ. for
Portland, Boston; 1923 A. M. for Bruns-
wick, Bath, Portland and Boston; 40
p. NJ. (express) for Portland and Boston;
Boston Going East 2Gs M snes s1e
Bangor; 2.5S A. M. for Bangor, wash. Co.,
and Bar Harbor; 800 A. M, for Water
yille Skowhegan and Bangor: 2.2S p. n.
The Night Pullman Train leaving At
l25s A. NJ, Sunday morning, going East
does not connect for Skowhegan. Belfast.
Foxcroft or east Of Bangor.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.
Augusta; ". .......7@ 2@ SIG sl55
es"liner .:.:::::.":sos = IS ss
g. s6ffTH Sa5aps! G4FDYER aF f1S r6 go srSsr. 81 s
%. Gardner. ". $40 100 40 b.I
Gardiner ............630 1.10 40 SO
Hallowell ...........61 123 - l0e
Augusta, ar. .......60 130 $50 eos
Through tickets to California, and all
points South and West may be had Of D.
only Office in Augusta. selling via all
routes and checking baggage free Of sx-
GEO. F. EVANS. v. P. 4 GEN. Nan.
F. q. BoOTHBY. g. P. 4 T; A.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Only one pair of eyes in every fifteen
Is perfect. says well-known Oculist.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25
On the Road Of Life.

There's much we're a-wantin'.
hear heart, here below: :.
c. ionr are LIES winters
30 lonesome the snow. l
We're waitin' the. wales -.
Where the -violets grow. a.. ,.....
." AnI.( y -. - .ts''
Chores much weife a1wantin'::-
But; life flies SO fast = .e -
we are but. as leaves
WhirIed around in the blast;
An it's rest that we need
An we'll have,it at last.
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Milo and Brownville are talking up
the plan of joining forces and engas-
ing a superintendent of schools for the
two towns. The plan works well in
Dover, Foxcroft and Sangerville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

OF the 3O,926 books taken from the
Lithgow Library, Augusta, in 1905.
26,OO7 were classed as fiction, but no
doubt there was also more or less
fiction in most of the others.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

If Fern Park at Old Orchard must
be destroyed there is something very
appropriate in using its pines for the
manufacture of matches. Many
matches have been made there in
happy summers that are gone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Less than three months to the open
ing of the college baseball season and
each of the four colleges is full of con-
fidence that it will put a pennant-
winning nine into the field.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-25

Thursday. January Is, 1906.