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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

eral important improvements and en-
terprses are on foot. There is to be
a bank, new hotel. fine building Is
talked of for preparatory school ana
with the prospective. electric llghtlhs'
to be furnished by the Maine and Ne"
Brunswick Electrical Power Co, there
IS reason Tor congratulations. lhat
section already enjoys the distinction
of having the largest potato storage
house in the world, and the proposed
new school building is to cost $2o.ooo
ana there Is every reason to peheNe
it Will be built, as the question is beins
asitaicd and pushed by some OF the
best citizens of the town.
"Ali aboard for Shore Acres anu
Eowery Beach," will be heard in the
future if everything works as at pres
ent planned by the projectors of the
new electric branches from South
Portland to those points. Those who
are on the inside say that the roads,
both on the shore line and out by the
way OF the old Ocean House Road 10
JON at Pond Cove Schoolhousc, Will
be bullt III time 10 catch the summer
business, tho only drawback being the
possibility that the equipment for the
road cannot be gotten ready IN time.
The building of this road will open
up one "I the most enchanting views
to he had on any electric or steam
road in the country. passing as 1t VIII
along the very shores of the ocean FOR
miles. The building of the road Will
no "A biU thing for the residents of the
Cape and will be the means of many
people going out that way to erect
summer cottages unless the people
who own the land put the prices up 50
high that it will be beyond reach.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Candid, Clear and Honest.

lFOrt Fairfield RcVlcW.J
Candid and clear. honest and unterri-
fed, is Gov. Cobb's speech of Friday
nISht before the DecrinG Republican
Club in which he deals largely with the
Sturgis law. This speech has Il ring OF
ourage and gcnuincneSS not always
cmdnating from Subernatorial chairs.
This manly man presents the admirable
spectacle of assuming large responsible
ity for the enactment and enforcement of
Il law that he admits is unpopular and
which prccipitates a crisis in the affairs
OF the political party which h" loves and
of which he avows himself dcsiriou; of
being again the standard bearer. He pre-
SnntS the Spactacle-and we blush to know
it is an unusual and novel onc-"f Il high
public official who takes his party plat
form seriously. and intends to act fully
W to it and to his oath of office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
A Speech That Stfrs the Blood.
(ArOOStook 'rimeSD

(ArOOStOOk TlmcS.)
Governor Cobb has spoken and it is
with no uncertain sound. 1T is certain
ly refreshing in these days OF political
cowardicc to have Il leader like Governor
cobb who has convictions on great po-
lItcil issues and has tn" courage to
fcdrlcssly express them: IT VIII he I'M
puSShlc Ter this straightforward, con-
vincing talk from the Governor OF thc
state lor weak knc"d politicians to tnk-
or with the Republican state platform
with the ht pc Of getting "a plank III II
so as to catch church and saloon voters.
The fiat has gene forth that there will
hc 10 plank in the structure marked
Kcsrbmssion. SO much for having d
Governor who believes a political prom
i-e is made to be kept and not made to
time. other than the one that the Coy
crnGr has marked ont. would be nor
only Cowariiy bat suicidal. No public
uttcrance since the emancipation pro
Clamation of the immortal Lincoln has
so stirred our blood as the speech OF
Governor cobb at the DecrinS E"pub-
lican Banquet last Friday night.
Governor Cobb easily takes his place
by the side of the Roosevelt: jerome.
Colby. and Folk officials. These men
accept and hold office as Il public trust
1t is an inspiration in th'G Gc days of
political weakness to know "" have a
Governor who is not waiting for public
sentiment to inform him what - to b'
done hut meets public sentiment m som"
of the StronSholds facing the wrong way
and orders u right about face" This is
the KIND of IA man we have III Governor
Cobb. Now let every man in the Rcpub
licln ranks or out of it who believes it is
for the best interest of the state of Maine
t" keep the sale of intoXicatlng linor1
under the ban. and who believes that his
home and boy will be safer, while 1t is
under the ban. stand by Governor Cobb
in his heroic fight for good government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Their Usefulness.

Dolly-The meeting Of the Emanci-
pa;cd Woman's club was a great SUE
cess. One daring sister actually aross,
and said that all women should have
husbands.
Dick-I am astonished. Was not
this revolutionary?
DOlly-NOt at all. She said If all
the members had some one at home 10
home to sweep up and wash the dish
cs trey could give more time to the
club.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Divorced people and all others who
are interested, in divorce laws NAV
well beSstartled at the decision Of the
United states Supreme court in the
Ha idock case. The Haddocks wore
married in 1868. but were long separat-
cd thereafter In 1881 Haddock oh.
tained divorce from his wife from the
courts Of: Connecticut. where he lived;
the wonan-;was not. a resident of the
state. dnElSse Haddock married again
Now after twenty-four years. tn,
highest tribunal in the land announce
the general principle that a state /,
which only one party to divorce
preceding resides has no right T.
dissolve a marriage tie which al
other states must respect. There hav
been thousands of divorces obtaine
under the same circumstances. that 4,
with the libellant living in one stat
and the libellee in another. Pract,
eally all Dakota divorces are in tbi
class. How does this decision Ieay
the parties to such divorces. am, ths
chilGren-hy second marriages?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

"Fore"' and "pIay ball" are COM
1rards that thrill the soul and drive
away the tendency to spring fever
Baltimore American.
The IDEA of CHASING Fore" with
"Play BALI" as tonic for the tired
feeling. The Baltimore American
mar must be talking in his sleep. Who
ever hears of golf or wants to play it
in these later days? And who ever
plavrd it or cared to sec it played in
comparison with the millions who so
crazy over baseball?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Chance for a Meal.

The straggIers Of the Russian army
were still prowlng around bleak Man
churia.
"Coups:" said a reminiscent officer
as he sliced his boots for lunch. Il
car tell you Of hundred brilliant
coups."
"Never mind the brilliant coups,"
sighed the lean private. What we
would like to see would be a hem
GOOD"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Anything to Buy?
Anything to Sell?

want column?
The class of people who read the
Journal are alert and on the watch for
opportunities.
Journal want ads are classified so
simply that people know just where to
look for what they want.
The cost Is sp,all-5 cents q day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
A Warming.

To feel tired after exertion is one
thing; to feel tired before is another
Don't say the latter is laziness-it
isn't; but it's a sign that the system
lacks vitality, is running down, and
needs the tonic effect of Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
It's warning. too-and sufferers
should begin taking Hoods at once.
Buy bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
JoIts.

"The most dangerous vehicle" rn-
marked the hat clerk as he read the
column of accidents. lis undoubtedly
the automobile"
Far from it," replied the comedian
boardcr 1.-The most dangerous vehi-
Gle is the water wagon"
"Why SOP"
because more people fall off the
water wagon than all the other vehicles
uut together"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Too Obscure.

'If they keep on arguing over this
Panama canal" said the herring-keg
philosopher, 81 can see its finish.
"If you cam spoke up the checker
champion. that is more than a lot of
other people can see.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

This istPatriot's day in Massachu-
setts, the very much alive successor of
the dead and forgotten Fast day. Long
live the inspiring memories of Lexing-
ton and Concord.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

"Eliiah" Dowie's courage was good
until he read in the papers what Mrs.
Dowie was saying about him and pro-
rosnd to do to him when he arrived.
Then he suddenly decided that Zion
City was no place for him. The
'First APOSTLE may be a fool about
some things. but he has his lucid inter-
walls.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Naturally.

Gunner--Yes. he is a champion golf
player and so is the girl he is going to
marry Not only that, the minister
who will perform the ceremony is very
fond of the game.
Guyer-Ah. | suppose he will be
pleased to link them together.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Old Friends.

Gunner-So you went down to the
rummage sale last evening?
Guyer-Yes, my wife said | might
meet some old acquaintances down
there.
Gu1ner-And did you?
Guyer-I should say so. Soon as /
entered the door l came across my best
hat and overcoat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

The G6rkey bubble seems to have
been prieked. The Russian revolu-
tionists Gould not live up to his 'ad-
vance notices. 1t was an illustration
Of the old truth that familiarity often
breeds contempt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
REGULAR Panic.

$50 the millionaires gave mask
ball! Was it a success"
mo, but it would have been sue
cess save for Percy Lavender
What did he do?"
"Why. he went disguised as process
server and all the millionaires jumped
out of the Windows.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Overheard at the Tables.

Don't put too much faith in what
that strange girl says about being an
amateur at bridge" whispered the
tall matron. as she looked at her hand
Il believe she is ringer
wouldn't be surprised" laughed the
other player. 81 know all the men
saw she is a belle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Tkursasy, April 10, 1906.

Well Ne have had only little earth
ouakes here in Maine, but nobody is
anxious for more extended expert
ence with them. >.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

There is no such thing as satisfying
some people. The editor of the Lewis
ton Sun is calling for another speech
from Governor Cobb on the enforce
ment situation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Rather Noisy.

Her-And you say she was loudly
dressed"
but her silk skirts made lot of
noise. E.f
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

A celebrated New York divine puts 1t
the other way and says "Be happy and
you will be good This sounds easier
perhaps, but a short trial will convince
anybody that there are still difficulties
in the way
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
As Others See Us.

Uppson-I understand that young
Sllrnkins is a great social light.
Downing-Your understanding IS
doubtless correct. He weighs only 110
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

The horse show season is under way
in the big cities and as usual the most
prominent feature of these shows is the
fact that the horse is not given any.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

The first japanese Conrrepationa,
church in America was organized in San
francisco recently. largely through the
ett"rts OF the Rev. Mr. Koza<i Much
IS expected from this pioneer concrera-
non i'm advancing Christian work among
the japanese on our Pacific coast
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

A practical step has been taken by the
New York Assembly for the preservation
of Niagara Falls from further SpOlia ton.
mcnt. providing that hereafter no license
or privilege for the diversion of the water
Of The Niagara river above the falls
from its natural channel shall he grant
nurOOSpS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Constipation cures headache. nausea
dizziness, 1anguor, heart palpitation.
Drastic physics gripe. sicken. weaken the
bowels and don't cure. Doan's Regulets
act gently and cure constipation. %
cents. Ask your druggist
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

The collections made by the girl pupils
In the secondary schools in Germany as a
gift to the German navy have reached "A
total of t1.4J0.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema,
sores or any itching of the skin. Doan' :
Ointment gives instant relief. cures
quickly. Perfectly safe for children. All
druggists sell it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Never can tell when you'll mash 9 fin
ger or suffer a cut. bruise. burn or scald.
Be prepared. Dr. Thomas Flclectric Oil
instantly relieves the pain-quickly cure.
the wound.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for years.
No appetite, and what / did eat distressed
me terribly. Burdock Blood Bitters cured
me."-J. H. Walker. Sunbury. Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

degree of Literary Doctor. She also
received an honorary degree from the
Western University of Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Most Notable Speech in Years.

t,ue to their party and to themselves hid
- ,o finch because the storm gathers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

The town of Blaine is fast coming to
the front as one of the leading and
most progressive of the county. The
two villages. Blaine and Mars Hill To-
Gated as they are, share alike in busi-
ness enterprises and in the thrift they
enjoy as a result of being surrounded
by very large and prosperous farm
irg community. There is a large area
of new country to be opened up in that
direction and with it's development and
the addition of more farms both VIII
lages will grow and be materially bene-
hted. Eoth places have an excellent
, class of strong business men and sew
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

II is good to know that the govern
ment is to attempt to stock the An
droscoggin and Kenncbec rivers with
salmon. Years ago these fish used
to be taken in great numbers in
these waters and it is to be hoped
that the effort which is to be made
will he, successful. Think of being
able to once more purchase genuine
Kennebec salmon at anything like a
reasonable price.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Mrs Alice Bragg White of orland
has heen elected superintendent Of
schools Of that town. Some days ago
IN some town in Massachusetts. the
local paper compimcnted the first wo-
man superintendent of schools for hav-
ing attained Of being the first in The
state to the position. and so young
only 80 Mrs. Alice Bragg White is
not yet u. Another Maine town.
Orono. also has a young lady AS super
intendent of schools who is less than
%.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Poland Spring broke all records on
shipment of water last week sixteen
carloads averaging from 175 to 200
cases to car. One carload went
through direct to San Francisco and
ot hers to Chicago. a big business in
Poland water has been growing up in
Italy, especially in Rome and Florence
and in southern France. along the
Riviera.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Bath Independent: This is the time
Of year when we all appreciate good
roads, the time when We realize the
difference between a well and poorly
made road more than at any other
time. Our Maine towns spend hun
drcds of dollars annually patching and
repairing their highways when if they
would use more for permanent and less
for temporary repairs there would be
feNer poor roads every spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19
Maine Gossip
PLANTING Time.

In the spring fair Gladys fancy.
Stunning every thought of weeds.
CurwormS, hens. or other troubles.
Lightly turns to garden seeds.
And she buys some bargain packets
Thirty kinds for fifteen cents.
And inpatient waits till Winter.
Of his icy reign relentS.
Then she hies her to the garden
ON some w;Gm, bright summer day,
And within its mellowed richness
Safely tucks her seeds away.
Hopeful Gladys. Now she's happy,
Thinking Nature'll do the rest.
Some weeks hence she may discover
Bargain seeds are not the best.
-Somerville Journal.
Here's welcome for the City OF
Augusta!
The smell Of burning brush anC
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Ancient Landmark Lodge of Masons
in Portland is preparing to celebrate
its centennial in June. 1t will be the
18th Masonic lodge in Maine to pass the
century mark.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

The smell Of burning brush ant
leaves is on the evening air.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

Everybody is hoping for the best. but
nobody is really willing to bet that the
Cooper trial will not continue into
May.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

The Maine Red Men will meet down
AT Calais on Fast Day but they will
ECt devote the day wholly to fasting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

This is Il big State. The Biddeford
papers say the mud season is over in
York county. but it has not yet begun
up in AroOStoOk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-19

The windows where fishing tackle
and baseball outfits are displayed are
getting almost as much attention as
those of the millinery stores.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-16
EMOTIONAL DINNER SERVICE

The emotional" dinner gown has .uggess,a
emotional" dinner service. Il has been eonsdersd
that the efforts Of chef Win BE- FIR more appreciated
If his masterpieces served plates which Suggest
the flavor Of his dishes
The service may be fashioned II any metal whacH
can be enameed but the more expensive patterns .1
carried out In beaten silver The favorite metals ar
pewter or copper.
The olives served On miniature dishes 70 reraa
sent an olive leaf carried cut n NY green enamel 81
pewter -
witchs cauldron is the latest novslty In SOM tn
reens The cauldron hangs between pewter sticks nve
silver spirit stove and the lad1s represents the
witch stick Each soup plate Of pewter bears an
ameled black cat in It's CENTER hut the enamel is
tected by an upper plato Of prepared glass thru which
the design shows. 3.
Fish s is served IN silver boat held b. two mer
fantastic slabs Of which the pewter pates
The haunch OF venisqn reposes on dish borne Of !.
crouohng deerhound Each plate Is raised few
inches from the table by pair Of antlers.
Dishes and plates for game can be enameled IN th
gorgeous colors Of the pheasant's feathers -
Ices may be served in frosted glass oava bnn,
with icicles, -1ns
Fruit plates are Of beaten pewter willis each fnoar
bowl represents different fruit set with enamel. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-16

"And woman, /" pursued the bachelor, q can boz
como az attached 70 man and fond Of him she .
ter how battered d worn they may become, moi how
many breaks there are In them, fpd any
IS just habit and husbsnds and wives become habits
habits that, however disagreeabe they may boz we
don't want to part with Trial marriages. even IL
they should be tried. woudn alter things much AS
long as two people stand one another, they viii
cling together anyhow and If they t, they t
anyhow; and whether It's run-out lease divorce
or prussic acid that separates them doesn't make much
difference Custom, not the Wedding certificate is the
tie that binds most Of Tho savage doesn't need
any laws to hold him to tho woman Of his choice
Habit does it; and + habit dos.nt tho
suppose 50, - she said " but It seems dreadfuIH
drs:Fy &h.. ...m. .,,.t,, ....r1,,. ,,,n,.., -
bachelor
"Matrimony,,' replied the widow sole1nuly. 'sIt Il
hks those old chairs and pipes and shoes and things
you were speaking Of IT. full Of holes and breaks and
nothing that will quite take the place Of it,
Nothing, : said ID the bachelor, promptly 'Th.af
The widow rose quickly and shook out her skirts.
Nov, don begin that, Billy" 'hs said, trying =
".oh, well, I'm still in good repair" protested The
bachelor. The widow shook her head
" All the varnish is worn of your ideals, - she OBJ
jocted Fand the hinges Of your enthusiasm ereak and
YOU We got bare spot on tho top Of your head
':But Two most Of the modern improveane1ta;,s
broke in the bachelor, desperately, ''snd I'm moi
secondhand, anyway" .. : .-@.5: IS
"No," said tho widow looking him over critically.
re shoP-worn But, originally, you were an az
tractive article and genuine and good style and
well preserved, and f. Sc
.tWells'' The bachelor looked up expectantly.
"H there were such thing trial mar.
riages'----" Tho widow hesitated again. 81
"Youd give mo = tral9'' asked tho bacheloa
ooh !" said tho widow, studying tho toes Of her rcd
kid slippers, ut wouldn It be-such tral!''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-16
Novel Ways to Give Money.

There are occasions when II Ii best to givs money
instead Of artices then there may be pleasant
mystery about receiving 1t. One son who always re-
members his mother by the coin Of the realm, has
very original methods Of doing IT, Once the green
backs were folded in narrow strips sewed on fan,
which, when opened disclosed the peculiar manner Of
the handle and little note accompanying the fanbox
chopped that she would enjoy few weeks in southern
lands waited there by the fam Last year he wove
his banknotes into pretty conventional pattern Dor
dered IT with red and green ribbon, thereby making
small mat He sent e with the tag Of well known
rug dealers attached and chopped that the design
father who obliged to Be away from home
on Christmas sent word to his wife to hide twelve
silver dollars thruout the house, and every time the
night his little 10year-old daughter to hunt for
another gift from father He could not buy the pres
ents, but she was to make her selections In this
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-16

"And what to have for dinner when you were
going to show him the bill for new hat proceeded
the widow, q and how to keep him at homo nights
"And to separate him from his money remarked
the bachelor, sarcastically.
cuded the widow, 'tt would be time to pack up your
trunks and leave Any two people" she eontinued5
medtatively, 'can live together fairly comfortable
after they have discovered the path around one an
other nerves-the little things not to say and not to
do in order to avoid friction and the little things to
say and to do that will oil the matrimonial wheels.
But it would take all the trial period to get the
domestic machine running, and then" FL
''You'd be running after another soul-nate," fin
ished the bachelor, alphabetically.
Eyes" The widow crossed the red hid toes and
then drew them quickly under the rues Of her skirts
she caught the bachelor staring at them 'And-
I've-forgotten what was going to say" she fin
ished, turning the color Of her slippers.
ooh, it doesn't matter" said the bachelor, con
1What!" >
''It doesn't matter what you say explained the
bachelor, otis the way you say it, and
ing herself, there'd always be the chance" she pur-
sued hurriedly, that you'd have to take second
hand one." >..@
smoke ring and gazing thru 1t at the place where the
widows toes had been, second-hand goods are more
attractive than cheap, new articles. For instance,
"oh, widows:'' interrupted the widow impatiently,
"they're different. They're like heirlooms-on1y
parted with at death But 1t would be different with
wife who was relinquished because she wasn't
wanted. If anybody is anxious to get rid Of some
thing 1t Is pretty sign that it ism II worth hav
ing. It's nearly always got flaw somewhere and it's
seldom what 1t is represented to be. Besides I've
husband usually finds 1t just difficult to get along
with another.' ... -.
''There would always be the. chance" pro-
who had done the discardng.''
the widow tumpsany lust .hs sSdsd