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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
The Nobel Prize for Roosevelt.

| The announcement tHdl Tic ->"p''
prize for the most eminent service in
the cause of peace has been awarded
m President Roosevelt caused no sur
nrise in this country, or anywhere IN
the world for that matter Since his
prominent part in bringing to close
the great war between Russia and Jap
an it has been frequently predicted
that he would be made the recipient
of this high honor when it became
body be disposed to question the fit
| ness of the award. 1t is a matter of
qualification to us in this country that
one of these famous prizes has been
awarded to an American, and of course
all good citizens are pleased that the
| recipient of the honor is the greatest
the prize President Roosevelt modest
| " intimates that the prize is Il tribute
to the United States rather than to
him personally, and that it belongs to
| the people whose representative he is.
Ever since DR.. Alfred Nobel, the mil
| lionaire scientist of Sweden. died in
est in the award of the five great an
nual prizes which he founded. These
prizes, amounting to about $4,000 each,
are awarded each year for the most i'm
portant discoveries in physics, in chen,-
| istry and in medicine, for the most dis
| tinguiShed work in the field of liter
AZURE, and for the best effort toward
the promotion of peace. The peace
prize is awarded by the Norwegian
ious institutions at Stockholm after no
| end of red tape has been unwOund.
| The awards have been wholly indiffcr-
ent to national lines, though This is thu
| first time that America has been re-
| cogniZcd. During the first two years
| of the awards the Scandinavian race,
of which Nobel himself was Il repre-
sentative. received no prize 1T all. At
a point in the record when - persons
| in all had been recognized. there had
| been four German prize winners. five
French. three Dutch and two English.
| q single Russian and single SwitZer,
and three Scandinavians.
The peace prize was last year award
ed to woman, Baroness Won Uttner of
Vienna. ana in previous years has gone
to Frederick Passy, president of the
French Peace society. to Frederick de
Martins. a Russian jurist of interna-
of the Red Cross, and to W. r. Cremtr,
member of the English parliament
and the founder of the International
parliamentary conference in behalf of
arbitration. Each of these others to
whom the Nobel Peace prize has been
awarded was worker in ;he field OF
| theory, while President Roosevelt's
contribution was action. He actually
| arrested great war when it was at
| it's height and by bringing the COM
batants to an agreement of peace
terms, prevented the further slaughter
of armies and the wasting of millions
| of treasure. President Roosevelt may
| well cherish this prize as one of the
| in his public career.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Suitable Timber.

Wood pulp is made into paper. and so
trees become books.
For problem novels, knotty trees are
most appropriate.
For soulful works-the pine.
For country yarns-old hickory.
For schOolbOy StorTeS-the birch
For animal tales-the dogwOod
For neCrOlogfcS-the weeping willow.
For sporting articles-the lockwood.
For books on StYle-thc spruce.
For seaside bookS-the beech
For joke books-the chestnut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Dogs to Suit.

For a teacher-P0inter.
For Il jeweller-Watch.
For u detective-IIound.
For Wall Street lamb-Sherherd
For car hog-SpitZ.
For Il prieSt-St Bernard.
For an approximations
For a tough-Terriei.
For an lriShman-Bull
For Il tramp-Settcr.
For a judge-Bench.
For n college man-COach.
For Il baly--TOy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

The new style of spelling still con-
tinues to get it's knocks. The Wash
ington Post calls it the "defOrmed
smelling" while the Philadelphia Press
slightingly refers to it as "the bObtailed
spelling reform" For all this it is
pretty certain to come in time. The
American people look chiefly to practi-
cal results, and have always sought
the shortest cuts in securing them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

The Republicans are sweeping things
in tie Massachusetts city elections this
month. "A week ago Of the IL cities
which held their elections the Republi-
cans carried nine, the Democrats two
while in the remaining two party lines
were absolutely disregarded. In the
Is cities which held their elections
Tuesday the Republicans carried 10
the Democrats three, while in the re-
manning five party lines were not
drawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

Prof. F. II. Giddings, Of Columbia
University who recently spoke i'm this city
gave the following solution as the way
tC kill trusts in a lecture before the Co
lumbia students on Tuesday: 1T is i'm
possible to successfully fight corpora
tions by legal means. Instead of trying
ITO do this. allow corporations to con-
solidate and expand until one huge in
tcrest has been formed. Then chop off
its head by substituting public for pri-
waite ownership"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

An Indiana woman asserts a willing
ness to pay s. for a husband. No need
Of it. Many married woman would
be glad to turn over her spouse free of
charge, and throw i'm a good chrome
besides. If the Indiana woman is
wise she will keep her s.. and visit the
corridors Of the nearest divorce court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Everybody shons-including father.

1t may yet become necessary for the
President TO order Mr.. Taft to sit on
Rellamy Observation-Disclosures Post.
Not at ALL The President has already
reduced him to wafer-like proportions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

1t is recalled that DR.. NObers great
fortune from which this annual peace
prize Of $4,000 is derived was accum-
ulated in the manufacture of dynamite
and other explosives extensively used
in warfare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

Tho defeated Democratic candidate
for county treasurer has as yet made
no count Of the ballots cast in kenne-
bee at the fall election. The Demo-
cratic managers however, will prob
ably trot him out for that purpose as
soon as Mr. Reardon is through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

John FellOwes Wallop, n brother and
heir of the Earl of Portsmouth. ut pres
ert resident of Sheridan County Wy
oming. has written to his family in Eu-
rope that he intends becoming a citizen
OF the United States and renounces his
possible succession to the 'uitle and eS-
tates in favor of his son. Mr.. WALTON
has been Il resident of Wyoming for
fourteen years. and is the owner OF a
large ranch there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

In a divorce case in New York the
husband complained that his wife
would hand him no lemons at the table.
This is sad, when SO many husbands
are provided with a surplus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
SeIf-Protection.

Why" asked the inquisitive person.
do some OF your writers sign their arti-
Giles, while others do not
Those who do not" explained the
ma gaZine editor. "threatcncd 10 quit nm
less the other articles were signed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

After being pronounced dead by a
asked for q drink of water. This
would seem to indicate that his brief
experience over the border line had
worked a partial reformation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Proof Positive.

washington pOSt)
There must be some truth in the story
that Uncle Joe Cannon is a millionaire.
Nowadays only the very rich can afford
egg sandwiches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
maine Gossip
The Winter Grower.

That blizzard-wind is on the blow
Seems like twill never tire!
We've too much summer-too much
::nOw;
lThe fire, John,-the fireD
Wild Winter laundering around
Is not our hearts desire:
Why can't We live on middlin' ground!
tThe fire, John.-the fireD
WHAT is there on a winters day
For any TO admire.
Win al ire roses blown away?
"The fire, JOhn,-the fireD
Ard now the neigbbors all declare
that. when he's summoned higher.
Hell get Il right warm welcome there:
CThe fire. John.-the fireo
FRANK L. STANToN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

Father tsighingJ-These 10 years have /
been waiting in the hope that my WIFI.
would give up playing the piano.
Friend-Well, and now
Fathcr-NOw my three daughters play.
Figaro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Same Old Plant.

The melancholy days have come,
AS they have come Of old,
When every blessed man you meet
Has a sure cure for your cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Too Slow for Earth,

Didn't ! tel! Yer that Pill was too
slow to live?"
Why wots e bin and done now"
Hes gone and got run over by a.
hcarSe. Tit Bits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

Conductor Russell may have been to
but lie has plainly won the respect and
admiration of those investigating the
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Reciprocity.

The man stood contemplating the
wreck OF his automobile.
"Oh. we'll" he said, turn ahou: is fair
play"
What do You mean by that" qucried
the passing stranger.
1T broke NE first" explained the
other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
An Execution,

Arc all the characters in Your new
book df.awn from life" Mr.. Srr.bblnG-
tom
We'll. no. am compelled to confess
that | never know the mule (which kicks
tho hero in tho Fourth chapter. Chi
casO Record Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

Shil"h's Christmas present seems
likely to be the news that the state
will not interfere at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Next,

How do you persuade women II mar
ry ynuo" We asked of Blucbeard
'.Oh. they do it to reform me. don't You
KNOW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
The Hateful Thinu.

"IIc is perfectly 1ovelv-so different
from any man | ever met.
III" must HAY" proposed 10 ynn. -
E'ilr:;ond.. I:lIettcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
A Sure Means.

\ First New Congressman-IInw did yor,
catch the Speakers eye?
Second New Congressman borrowed
Il flyer from him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

The dealers in Portland and Bangor
have gently lacked up the price of coal
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Weak Point.

The woman nWrke and found the bold
burglar r,immaging in the wardrobe.
II am going To call the police" she OK
claimed. placing her hand on the alarm
button.
Bias; the luck" mumblcd the intrud-
er That's what | get for being care
fu.''
Careful"
Yes: could have ransacked that
wardrobe ten minutes ago. but ! was un-
usually careful for fear Of !njuring that
beautiful autumn hat
"You-you really think it pretty?"
Pretty? Why. it is gorgeous. ma am.
and rather than disrlace &. feather in it
! ran the RISK of being captured. You
wouldn't call the police now. would
yon?"
Mo I guess you can go this time"
And slipping a couple of silver hair
brushes in his pocket the burglar winked
at the cuckoo clock and vanished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The Other Way.

philadelphia Press)
Some Presidents have been afraid of
Congress- but President Roosevelt isn't.
It's the ether way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
A Welcome Relief.

"Sir-I-I-,want to marry your daugh
ter
rs that all you were hesitating about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

Portland is scarcely over one cleo
ton before it is up against another.
The city will vote Dec. 81 on the mat
ter of the annexation of South Port
land. Last year with n light vote
cast il was voted not to annex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
A Withered Hone,

Why. | thought you wanted M 10 lend
you some money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

Bangor News: With the converting
Of the new legislature and the resump-
ton Of social functions in Augusta, the
members of the Governors staff must
provide themselves with new uniforms.
And this leads the curious and investi-
eating minds to wonder as to what
disposal is made of the old uniforms
.kat have seen service in the adorn
ment of members of the Governor s
staff. Are they made up into Christ
mas bundles for the deserving poor? Or
are they folded away in camphor chests
for the future admiration of family
descendants One can imagine the
thrills t,at will pass through the
frames Of unborn generations as they
gaze upon the faded splendors Of
"Grandpas Uniform"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

AT its meeting tonight the bangor
Festival chorus will burn til" mort
gag" on the auditorium. II has been
quite a struggle. but the debt is now
wholly paid and music lovers all over
the state will rejoice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

The worst cold wave of all is said tf
be due about the first of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

A few days ago two cunning little
six-year-olds called at a house in Cor
ham, and the larger boy made known
their crrand by asking TAN we hunt
brown tail moss in your apples twees?
Permission was granted hut with some
misgiving for allowing the two ener-
cetic youngsters to vast" their time IN
a garden which contained only on"
lone apple tree. or. more properly
speaking, half an apple trce-a wreck
of its former self. Great was the sur
prise of the inmates CT the house when
Is minutes later the two little fellows
trudged out through the yard. bearing
proudly away with them several good
sized nests. gathered in from the
premises which the owners had been
confident was entirely free from sign
of the much dreaded pests. Eternal
vigilance on the part of all is the price
Of freedom from the destructive brown
tail moth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

There is every prospect that it will
be a white Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Exception to a Rule.

Exception to a Rule.
washington Starr
There's no use OF complainin'
Bout the weather or its ways
You got to take the rainin'
Same as bright an sunny days.
BE patient and forbearn'.
Though the wintry blast may whiZ-
Yet Won do feel some like swearin'
When you've got the rheumatic.
.ry to love my neighhor.
To he gentle kind an true.
An r" cheerful at my labor.
An I nearly ALWAYS do.
Bit.- there amt nobody livin'
Whose diSpOSitiOn is
Cortentad and forgivin'
When he's got tho rheumaHiz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

The pine grosbeak, a beautiful Ca
madam bird, is reported in parts of
southern Maine. He is II rare bird here,
and only comes when the weather is
too cold in the north. He is about
the size of our robin. not quite as
long. but very plump. The male has
red breast. and red head and dark
green back. with white stripes ia the
wings. The female has an ash-c"l-
orcd breast. dark green back with
stripes in the wings. They seem to en-
JOY the cold weather for they play and
fly around like the robins in mid-sum-
lner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13
Ruling Passion.

Sentimental Fricnd-So your heart was
broken
Absent minded Physican-Yes: lovely
compound fracture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

The early records of the town Of
Biddcford have been copied and ar
ranged in book form which will he 4
fine way of preserving them and of
keeping them in 4 good state of
preservation. They Will also be much
easier to refer to by those who are in
terestod in seeing what was done in
BiddefOrd in those early days. The
books are those which are made up
of loose sheets. Each sheet can be
taken up and the records copied onto
it with the use of the typewriter and
then replaced and bound in firmly.
This work has already been done and
through the efforts of City Clerk
Hooper tho improvements have been
carried out. The dates covered in
these records are from 1858 to 1856
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

Bar HarbOr's summer colony seems
to be prominently represented in that
august body, the New York Chamber
of Commerce. Morris X. Jesup is
president of that organization, John S.
Kennedy is first vice-president. and
Jacob Schiff. whose resolution toward
regulating the rate of call loans in
New York last week caused so much
discussion. is another prominent mem
Der of the Chamber. All of these are
among the best known of Bar Har-
boris summer guests, and there are q
number of other members of the sum-
mer colony members Of the great fl
nancial organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-13

Thursday, December 10, 1906.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07
AS TOLSTOY SEES IT.

Tolstoy has enriched the world with
many valuable contributions 20 It's Ut
crary treasures and the suni',otal OF
It's wisdom but when he rails az the
pouma for not bringing forth some
thing new and original IN the line Of
government. he displays a childishnoss
that cannot he accounted for even as
due TO advanced age What a starving
nation needs is bread, not something
new and original. And that Is what
the Donna is praying Tor. !, asks for
the means OF nourishing both the bodies
and souls Of people brought TO the
verge Of spiritual and physical starya-
ton II does not demand fancy dishes.
|, bcgs for the Kind Of nourishmtnt
that experience has proved beneficial,
on which other nations have grown
aud developed
A. yet the Douma is only petitioning,
implor,ng. suggesting. II has no pow
er to legislate The imperial rescript
creating the assembly promised 10 sub
nit certain measures To It's Judgment,
but no measures Of any Importance
have been submitted, The Car re-
tained the right Of initiative, and ne
uses il by doing nothing. Never was
a parliamentary body IN a more per-
picking position. The people look o.
It for relief. and the government has
tied It's hands. 50 that II can DO moth
ing but speak what does the Russian
philosopher expect under the circum-
stances
II l. not impossible that tho govern
mont advisers created this situation la
the hope Of rendering the peoples rep
resentatiyes ridiculous IN me eyes of
the constituents believing that this
would cause reaction IN the popular
sentiment toward The aujocratlc gov
eminent II 80, Tine plan was laid with
an tho acutencss Tor which Russian
diplomacy " famous. But % has :lil
Cd. The Russian people are aware Of
the fact that but Tor the government
the Douma would act. They krov
where the obstacle TO progress is The
peoples delegates have wisely avoided
quarrelns between themselves They
are united m their demand for consti-
tutlonal government and a responsible
ministry This Is an they can DO.
Tolstoy suggests the regeneration o.;
Russia by The revival Of a true Chris
tlan spirit which will make men love
labor, nature, and truth II Is true.
such a revival would save Russia Bu;
II Tolstoy seriously believes that d is
within the power Of the Donna, or any
other parliamentary assembly. 20 re
generate the country as suggested. he
Is less q a philosopher than he Is re-
puted TO be He might az reasonably
expect the Douma 20 create nav
heaven and new earth and 70 cas-, IA.
adversary Of mankind into the bottom.
less pit.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

warning 10 Turkey, and the allies
Of the Sultan, that England is as
ready 10 arm, as TO disarm.
Sir Edward declared that the re-
cent attacks upon British officers az
Tantab were deliberate manifestations
Of enmiy 10 Great Britain. and that,
unless the authority Of Lord Cromer
and the government Of Egypt was
strongly upheld, II might lead 10 a
situation requiring the adoption Of
Stern measures Sir Henry Camp
bell-Bannerman recently declared that,
since the policy OF huge ornaments
feeds the belief that force is the best,
n not the only, solution of interns-
tional differences. IL becomes one Of
the highest tasks Of The statesman to
adjust ornaments to new and happier
conditions The question now is'
does Sir Edward actually see danger
IN the Egyptian situation. or dds he
merely wish To Offset the impression
Tor peace created by SIR Henry?
b, that as II may there will he no
movement toward disarmament yet. II
is one u the doctrines that everybody
admits 10 BE- true hut which nobody
cares to follow in practice, until some
body else has taken the initiative And
mo- government win DO that, until the
general sentiment M the world Is rad
Irslly changed. But AS this can be
done only by reformatory work among
M, masses OF the people the day OF
realization Of the ideal is still Tar on
The work has only commenced.
Great Britain is today in a position
to take the lead in the shaping Of the
affairs oC the Lcvaut Her influence
bon Egypt Is paramount japan has
released her Of police duty In eastern
Asia. Russia cannot cross her path
IB Conaonuuople. II 1t should be-
come necessary TO take up the tangled
Turkish question and settle It for good,
Great Britain can do II now, II ever.
She holds the supremacy over all Eu-
rope upon the sea. and she would be
n a position TO dictate terms. Perhaps
some such thoughts were In the mind
II the Secretary for Foreign affairs,
when he spoke about a situation re-
luirmg the adoption Of stern meas
ms -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-07-07

Sir Joseph G. Ward. the premier OF
New Zealand, has simple solution OF
the trust problem, II, for instance, any
man, or company, should buy up all the
Ice plants and raise the price 10 con-
sumers, We would, he says, immediate
ly build ice plants and give the people
all the ice they wanted at a reasonable
price. But what capitalist would care
to risk a competitive war with an al
mighty trust? by intelligent co-opera-
ton The people might be able TO regu-
late the price Of the commodities they
use, but the principle Of cooperation Is
not so generally applied as 1t ought TO
no