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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
On the Up Grade.

t\ansaS CITY Journal
For several an%iouS weeks the peO-
PIE of the country have manifested a
| logged optimism in the face OF dis
heartanins statistics. but NJ last the
turn of the tide has come and no longer
do they have to whistle through :. afaVr-
yard They are out the open road
again, we'll PAST the industrial 'spooks
that territy and loom large in The dim
| light OF threatening disaster. There is
not a single incident or evidence in the
situation that is not full of encourage
ment. For the first line in several
weeks the bank clearingS show q splendid
increase as compared with the preceding
week. ana with the approach Of the
holiday season this progress Will be mann
tanned There is nothin,; apparent in
present conditions that makes any check
in the cOuntlyS prosperity possible.
IN" bank clcarngs for the country
Al large showed magnificent increase,
which amounted in round numbers TO
$40 10000" nearly three-qual tcrs OF q bill
lion dollars, as compal ed with the fourth
week in November. 1t is specially tra-
tifying, to note that Canadian clearings
showed corresponding increase. The
aggregate of the country'S clearirgs was
SlSfCO0,eOo greater than for the third week
in November. $l6,0o.t00 greater than for
the second week in November, and an
even 500 0N0.0OO greater than for
the first week in November. This splen-
did LEAP. to S140000,0O0 from logged de
crease from week 10 week is the most
hopefui sign Of the times. Week by week
he total was pounded down, hut week
after week the business interests kept
cool heads and stout hearts and now
the reward has come.
Kansas City shares in this good show
ing, Notwithstanding the suspension of
the Commerce. The clcarinGs for the
week show an increase of over $3.0O00oO
and buOyant feeling that is unmistaka-
bic has taken possession of the business
men of the community
The situation all over the country is
not merely hopeful. 1t is Il sure sign of
prosperity that has weathered the storm.
The resumption of Improvement work
by the railroads, the re-oDening of SUI
Spended banks. tho general revival of
business Of all kinds, combine 10 make
the business world face the Christmas
season with chrerfuneSS. The sitUa,ion
is fast svmboliZing the approaching era
Of peace on earth and good VIII among
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

i[ENNEEEc IS

hl.NNEBkr S.
Superior Court. III Vacation.
Augusta. November -Jl4. ~.
Anna LaVallc LIb'I, ". -AnInIGos Lari!lr.
Upon III. annexed VIII anu lll.rl. i IS
orCcr-d nv me, tine understand. Justtra
81 sad Court, that notice lAcI,sI hr az
CT 10 lhe Llnele" ~ EubilsHlnS 90 A.
tested coy of the sar.t, Nh an ahstiit
,reof together with tlis order 1ueI con.
three Weeha successfully in tic kehne-
ec Journal a newspaper printed IN A.
SCs1a i'll said County VI krnne5ec, th-
Hast puhlicaIirn TO ~ thirty days III laas'
Ittorc The lcNt term Of said Court 10
De holden NJ Augusta, within and fNf
said County of ktni.,b-C, IN IN second
Tuesday III January heAt, THAT IL may
1l--i! ana There appear III said cont hnd
answer th"r'tn II ~ 81" fiji.
Attest. OLIVER; y. HALL
Justice SuIt!iuI tudit.
cory OF LIBEL
TIE '.lheiHnt alleges that she was mar
id IL TIN said hbrtce ~ 81. tphrrI In
tie Province II Quebec on the "gd d2y 0f
O,t1irr l>Jl, THAI th- Sail liIr~htnt and
liht ne rCIILityi in his stat" alt-r th'lr
s,sid marriage. tiat the IibclaLt resided III
tins STATE When the cause Of divorce
;.C,'rHvd hereinafter SET forth, ana
Had rcSiC.d here in good fait!. one year
prior to the date hereof: that the lioe!dnt
has ever been faithful to her marriage
obligations. but that the said hbelre has
lren unn.indful Of tie same; that on
the FIRST day OF May ia" he utterly
IL serted the libclant without reasonable
cause and has continued said d+~-rlinu
frv three consecutive Years next pior
IL the filing Of Ills Libel.
That Two children have been born -
them during their said marriage, Joseph
| l.tNille ANA Naive Anna LaNale.
Wherefore. she pr&NS that a divorces
from the bonds Of mltrimony between
herself ANA said libclce may DE decre-L
and that tn" care and custody OF thr''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Good Holiday Advice.
(Rangor Commercially

The Commercial has ore or Two sug-
gestions to make Just at this time
when so llany are being made by all
the newspapers. One is: Purchase
your holiday gifts OF home. There is
no necessity for going out Of the city
10 bug gifts. our merchants have we'll
stocked lines, they are our own people;
they live mere, they pay taxes here, they
help our city and our people in many
W9yS, and are entitled To the patron
age which their neIShbOrS have to give.
Othc- place for the purpose Of 4 better
variety from which to select or for
lower prices. II is unnt cessary. Both
can De secured right here at home and
here is the place to spend your money.
Another is: Do your shopping early
II is gust Two weeks to Ch.'i%tmae-the
great Sift cay Of the whole twelve
month The goods are now in waiting
for ypu; you know what you ar" 10
purchase; TIL. variety has not been
cullrG: you are sure Of court 7OuS treat :
nient from III" sales people, Of fair
dealing from the proprietorS, of quick
and SAFE delivery of goods. Then pur-
chase now. There is Il very little place
somewhere N home where you can
tuck away the gifts unobserved, until,
10, tnev come forth TO gladden. the
heart and carry remembrance and 2 nod
wishes to friends near and remote
Now please remember what We have
told yon'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Railroad Batting in the South.

Some Of the antics Of the Southern
amusing if they did not also have n
very serious side. During the past
year )r two the railroads have been
the chief objects Of attack by the long
hairs Of that section, The New York
Tribune points out that only last winter
the Texans uassed a law requiring
passenger trains that We're more than a
fixed number Of minutes behind time to
be run on a side track. South Caro-
lima, not to be outdone, passed a law
permitting the inha bitants of every
cross reads hamlet to wave a flag,
when they felt like it, in front of a
through train. forcing it 10 stop at the
peril of the law. There was no pro-
vision in this remarkable statute which
made 1T necessary for any passenger
to board the train on such occasions
1t is needless to say that in the long
run legislation Of this character can
only react to the disadvantage Of the
states enacting it. 1t is not likely
that many new railroads will be con-
structed or old ones extended in Texas
or South Carolina for some time to
come. There are still enough com
rHunitics needing them where higher
standard of intelligence and a spirit Of
fair play prevails. and where men who
put their money and brains into such
development need have no fear of hair
brain legislation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Peace for Central America.

The representatives of the five
been holding conference in Washing
ton did not meet there to put an end to
any armed strife now existing, but
rather to reach a working agreement
by which more peace can be assured
for the future than has prevailed in
the past The announcement that they
have reached such an agreement Is a
cause for cOngratulation both in the
republics themselves and in this
country A permanent high court of
arbitration is to be established. Each
of the countries agrees to be bound by
its decisions. The plan is to be en-
bodied in a treaty to be signed by the
several contracting parties, each oi
which pledges itself to the enforce
ment of the mandates Of the court thus
created
The permanent court is 10 be in
Costa Rica. The most southerly of the
five republics. il is the one least feared
III the riValries of The others. Its
selection is a wise one. In Guatemala
which the smaller republics are much
afraid of. their might be reason to look
for undue influence to be exerted upon
the court. In Costa Rica the chances
i,Sf RI g.
location is concerned the plan is a
hopeful one.
The establishment of the court is a
notable step i'll advance. The five
states must have settled conditions if
they ever attain the rank in the
western hemisphere 10 which their
natural advantages show them en-
titled. The revolution habit must be
given up The destructive wars upon
matters Of small moment must cease
just now, with the great future open
ing before them in connection with the
increase of trade certain TO come as
the canals completion draws nearer
the time is ripe for better methods in
determining disputes
The court is perfect on paper. 1t re-
mains to be seen how it will work ir
practice II will be necessary to await
test. If petty International conflicts
are avoided through it, il will prove
its worth. If decision somewhat
unfaVOrab Bile to one of the states in the
quintet is supported by the united
action Of the other four it will gain
much strength. If il opens the way tC
the development of the notion thai
disputes will be fairly adjudicated BY
it and gets a record for impartiality
in its decisions the long chapter Of wal
in that part of this hemisphere may
! be closed forever A generation, a
even q decade, Of quiet in Contra
America would go far toward trans
forming that section of our continent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Yuletide lFroIic.

A breezy little entertainment which
has all the snap and swing of n lively
farce on the stage is Christmas
Stocking Party. Invitations are
stockings cul from cardboard having
one side cOlOred in brilliant stripes,
bars on polka dots and the invitations
written Ienethwise upon the reverse.
With even a little trouble expended up
on them they should be very effective
and aptly suggest the nature of the
whole affair.
In the doorway through which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

and was generally conceded to be a
rip shorter" In justice to Senator
Jeff, however, it must be said that he
refrained from walking down the GEN.
ter aisle in his sock feet, neither did he
throw his boots at vice President Fair
banks, a commendable exercise of self
restaint on his part which was, doubt
less, duly appreciated by the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Some of our exchanges appear to have
overlooked the fact that there is at tho
present time no duty upon logs coming
into this country from Canada for man.
fracture into lumber or pulp. The re-
moVai of the duty on these two pro-
uuc's would therefore simply mean
mat these logs instead of being MANN
laetnred upon this side of the line. to
iurh'sh employment to American labor
ara put money into American circula :
.'o'' would be manufactured on the
canadian side of the line for the similar
oeheht OF Canadian communities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The fire loss in the United States
and Canada this year will exceed $780,
100000. This is the largest that has
occurred in any year with the excep-
ton of those in which the great con-
fiagrations Of Chicago, Baltimore and
San Francisco took place Last year.
as result of the terrible earthquake
at San Francisco, the total fire loss in
the country reached $40, OOO,O 900. In
1905 the total loss was SITS, 1919, O0O Fol-
lowing is the record by months up to
December Of the present year:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

General Stoessel has the sympathy
of the world in the trial by court mar
tial which he is now undergoing His
gallant defense of Port Arthur should
certainly have spared him that hui
initiation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Inc crops continue to be moved with
exceptional rapidity. and as. tbev .uo
oiAs'he excellent prices some sectio,s
OF the country are being supplied WIFI
large amount of ready money which
'y coming back into the banks
10 form the backbone of general nros
ps' II is Certainly to be hoped that
congress will pass a currencv -.
season which will enable the country
" meet the special demands of the
''op-moving period without takina ~
f,o.s necessary for the purpose
ITO" general business enterprises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Mary Elizabeth Lease would cure all
possibility of financial stress with a
large government issue of greenbacks.
EVen MI Bryan with all his financial
vagaries, has never advocated this
fortunately Mary Elizabeth is not
legislating for the country at this time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Orono. Maine. December 3. Ia0. /.

orono. Maine. December p ~;
Sealed PROPOSALS will ~ received a. ~. W.T.
office of George T.. Fellows, tri'rtHiG
OF Maine. Oronu. Maine until "tf"'
7. NJ. Janvary |, 1908. for he i, y'r'
struction OF an Agricultural Bniiu'"H
for the University OF Maine. a.,
Plans and specifications can he seen ia a
the University. The Office Of Henry L. art
~ Exchange street. Bangor, Name !nle,,; h'n,
at the office of the architect, MIll,an'
Hart Taylor. 30 Erumfield St. bosloi',
Mass. on December 10. 1917. ana I'LL
day thereafter until the above lhf"' ''' 7
date.
Proposals called for as follows mn
General Contract.
Plumbing Contract. ~.
The Trustees reserve the riEitt =" rrp.
cent or reject any or all proposals pre-
XII proposalg 10 be addressed 70 Gfor rl',
F.. Fellows, University of Malhr, ~ o fT
Maine. and marked, proposals
Agricultural Building
dec1l-1i-1S Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Colonel William F.. Cody describes
himself as great actor" If, how
ton alone, it is not probable that his
Wild West show would have achieved
the success that it did Mr. Cody has
his limitations but no one has ever
questioned his courage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Announcement is made of a success
full preliminary test of Professor
Alexander Graham Bells tetrahedral
aeroplane near Bradeck, Cape Breton
This is certainly very interesting. and
the public will also appreciate the pro-
fessor's generosity in permitting Lieu
tenant Selfridge Of the United States
navy to make the first ascent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The Washington Star thinks that one
advantage in being defeated for the
presidency is that one "can enjoy the
excitement of running for office any
number of times" Yes, and it also pro-
vides the free advertising which enable;
some men to get rich by lecturing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Cpton St Clair will, il is said write
his coming play in Bermuda. There
should be no lack of strength in that
Ia nj of onions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

baseball enthusiasts, but they should
endeavor to be resigned for during these
winter months the affairs Of Congress
are able to secure some share of public
attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Sheriff Pennell has discovered that
the people of Maine do not take kindly
tions of the country for the express
purpose of vilifying his own State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

YoI NAV keen vcur feet from ShPPi"s'
And Won hands from evil dcls' -,,,,ing
Rut to guard your tongue lroll
What unceasinE care il nt'uS
Be YOU old or be you yo"hs'
Oh, beware,
Take. good care. .-,,a,
or the tittlc-tattle. tell-tale tongue
Yon NAV feel inclined 70 nharI''
With the doctrinc that | rrca'"'
Hut the scundneSs of the moran
Sad experience will teach
Re Il said or be il sung
Every where,
Oh beware .,,r,,ar
~ III ''''' st. Nicholas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Now that Maxim Gorky is living in
Italy he might easily exchange views
with singer Caruso regarding America.
There is reason to believe that they
both entertain about the same opinion
of this country, and for similar reasons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

There is a suspicion that many men
who leave the White House these days
assume a mysterious air simply TO
hair up The reporters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The comedy entertainments appear to
have the cali The present winter There
is nothing like a good laugh TO enable
man to forget his troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The books stores are showing some
lovely 1908 diaries. OF the number who
will start keeping them on January
first about one-tenth of one per cent.
will carry them through the year AS
usual thing they are less lasting than
good resolutions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Men who desire to retire from the
turmoil and anxiety of business will
scarcely select Goldfield, Nevada, as a
place for a quiet home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Senator Bert Taylor is quoted as say
ing that even Heaven is not safe from
the ruthless grabberS for gold. He
does not state, however, where he got
his information
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

the fact that Miss Ida Tarbelps tariff
articles fell decidedly fiat was pretty
decidedly out Of her element in endeav-
oring to deal with that subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
The Christmas With a Heart in II.

A pretty Swedish custom, tranSplantod
to our shores. is the Christmas evening
Gathering when the whole family. from
the youngest to the oldest, with all the
Eith and kin obtainal,le thrown in. and
every servant belonging to the establish
mont, meet rs one family to welcome
Christmas with prayer. well as feast
ing. For weeks beforehand all the women
of the household are as busy as bees; 70:
1t Is an unWrltten law that all the refresh
mentS provided should be homemade and
prepared according TO old family recipes
that have been in use for generations
Among the good things provided ore pig
head Loilcd whole to be served with mus
tard: corned spare ribs, homemade head
cheese, all kinds of bologna. picked her
ring, made very spicy. homemade
cheese. homemade bread and svhedrcka,
a temperance drink.
The leutfish is also 10 he made for the
scrubbed until it shines religious pic
lures are hung upon the wall aud the
Lus -Granna "a kird Of CEaudclicr) is
hung and gaily decorated with ribbons
and flowers On one side of the room is
placed the sandwich table" covered with
one of the | est cloths ana spread with
all the cold viandS that have beer so lib
orally provided. About this. family and
guests walk gaily chatting and each one
helping lin or herself, this especially for
the pigs head. from which each on" Is
expected to cut a slice.
AS the clock strikes Midnight there is
q solemn prayer. the grandfather or faith
er reads a chapter in the Bible and then
all sit down 10 the dining table This
fish served with mustard gravy and po-
tatoes serve; with mustard aoin aCinoi
tatOeS, and risgriiinrOr Or a peculiar ErCp-
aratiCn of ice served with milk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Toxic insanity will, it is said. be
the next Thaw defence. This is a
euphonic way of saying that he was
mad when he committed his crime
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

ESTABLISHED 1925

Mo notice whatever will be taken ct
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
jected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
RURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

SILK Umbrellas, Exclusive Nechwear.
Bath Robes, House Coats, Fug Lir4i
Gloves, White ana Fancy Shirts, lur
Lined Coats, Hand Tailored Suits. Sal
Cases ana Bags. Collar ana Hani-
kcrchief Bags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Tom Watson's views upon the money
question nave rot as yet exerted amy
noticeable inliu. nee upon public opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

1t is early for ice men to begin 10
worry. Winter is young yet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

BY common consent the most reliable
1SI3 This rives tEa Cjlrurc>: as more than
362. 900 .OOG In 1863 the population was es-
timated at nearly 4GS, 600 00G, but in 1881
il had fallen - $3.50 0N0. The great
T'aip'irg rebellion. in which SO mary md
lions of people lost their lives. Icing one
of the principal causes. undoubtedly, for
this great decline. 1t is now about Mh-
900 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Saturday, December IA, 1907.

Sensible presidential boOms will fight
shy of the Gridiron Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Each incoming Transatlantic trst e''" on
passenger landing in New tuen-
average of FIVE trunks. Many nav VA now
ty-fve, some have seventy-hVt' 70
and then one has hundred or '"oA0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Steel pens were made in Birmingham
England, first in 1906,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

THE MESSER- FERLEY COMPANY,
Mems CIOthierS, Hat;ers & OutfiIters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The Maine Patrons are packing their
grips for "A week at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Eighiy-one years old, and never
toothache and never a tooth lost-that
IS, since he lost his baby teeth! Is
there a man in Hancock county more
10 be cnvied than Capt William Dix
Of West fremont, who has this rec
ord? But his teeth are not the only
sound things about Capt. Dix. He is
hale ana hearty, reads without glasses,
and goes to church regularly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

An eminent doctor allows that a
man could easily reach the century
mark by living on sour milk. The
Somerset Reporter allows that this is
probably the milky way, but wants to
know VINO in The world wants to live a
hundred years for The sake Of eating
sour milk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

After today no more Of those famous
shore dinners al New Meadows until
spring arriTes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Look ont for The grip 1t is abroad
in the laad i'll all its pristine vigOr, and
the ordinary cold is Il BED of thornless
roses i'll comparison with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The creameries Al Dexter, Belfast
Rucks?orl, Corinna, Dover, Guilford
and Unity have been sold TO d. Whit
ing d Sons of Boston, the largest milk
contractors III New England. The
X W firm viii enlarge the business of
all these crealneries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

The beautiful new home Of The Lew
iSion Elt@. one of the best secret order
buildings in Maine, is nearly ready for
dcdit alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Tie big colony of Maine people In
Boston gets recognition in the appoint
ment of Edward G. Mansfield, a native
OF Camden, as postmaster i'll place Of
MayOr-eiect Hubbard