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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Resolutions for Christmas Shoppers.

As Christmas approaches and you
prepare your gift list, resolve:
10 buy no present that YOU cannot
afford.
To give no present that you would
rather keep yourself.
To send no present that might as
well hc labeled at once Il. R.-"ltc-
ccivc and Ecciprocatc."
To remember that the shop girl is
human ana not a machine.
70 DO your shopping as early as pos
sipc.
10 shop only as much as you nave
strength for, so that when Christmas
comes, You won't be Just tired to
death"
To make up Your mind as far as
possible what ynu want to buy. and
about now much YOU can spend, before
yoI enter Il shop.
TO keep your temper always.
To observe the Law of suitability in
giving of presents; why send the poor
est Of your friends Il fifty-cent present
and almost break yourself by spend
ing as many dollars for a gift for
the woman whose life is 4 regular cake
walk of Injuries?
TO remember that painstaking care
exercised in the choice of a gift is
an evidence Of love on the part Of
TIC Donor
70 he happy as YOU can and make
others as happy as YOU can.
70 remember your sick or sorrOwful
friend.
To realize that it is useless To eX
poet a merry Christmas if you have
tC face the New Year IN a financial
condition vorging upon bankruptcy.
To try. when buying the doh for
your own little girl. 70 get one that
some poor child can hug to its warm
little heart.
To remember that children never
forget their early Christmas DAYS. and
ii is worth q sacrifice r. make them
50 full Of JOY that in after years the
memory of them shall he q precious
possession gliding al! their childhood.
To lear IN mind and never lose
sight of these facts:
That the keyTotc Of Christmas is
giving. not getting; that generosity is
false when it is forced; that barter
and exchange are not giving; that
Christmas will be truly happy to us
inst in proportion that W. bring hap
pincsS to others: that the very first
Christmas gifts Of all Wer" laid al tho
feet Of 4 child Of the poor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
A Disgusting Exhibition.

The Washington dispatches say that
tie ignorant and vulgar outbreak of
Senator Jeff Davis Of Arkansas dis
gusted nobody more than his own col
leagues on the Democratic side.
Some Of them had tried before the
opening of the session to induce him
to adopt a rational tone. No COM
parison can be made between Davis
and Tillman. Tillman, although often
violent. is at all times feared as one
of the keenest and ablest men in the
Senate But Davis showed himself
not only wholly lacking in ideas of
dccency and dignity but his ranting
TRADE was as innocent of wit and wis
dom as it was of the elements of
grammar Poor old Arkansas, in
allowing such a man to go to the Sem
ate. places a new burden and an add
ed responsibility upon the Democratic
party. He finds himself in the ma
tional arena, and without awaiting his
place and turn in due order he ca
vorts and snorts and kicks UP his
heels, to the disgust of the spectators,
however satisfying to himself this
unbrldled and unseemly display of
primitive and unframed impulses may
be- The disgrace of such an exhibit
ton falls mainly upon Arkansas and
tie Democracy. but in a measure the
whole country is ashamed and humili-
atpd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
LINCOLN.
solITH JEFFERSON.

There was no meeting last '0"'
ing to the storm. -,
The reopening Of the meetihE.'p "nm will
the fair at the Good Temp'atS
occur next Wednesday, Dec. 10
The December session of the MONTE ON, he
Free BAPTIST quarterly meeting W" nec.
held with the church in TINS p'''
a0-22. "a Me-
IT A Clark went to Lewiston anu =
chanic Falls Monday. ,
sanford Tarr Of whiteheId is ,. empl"I re- e.
~, Inhn K Erskine for an indefinite y
Rod. nair of
uueb Newell purchased fine pa" %
oxen of Alma parties last FridaS
Miss Emma Cunningham went I,an s q low
gusta last Friday, where she mas s'''
ment. 80 viii elect
The South jefferson Grange W."
lis officers next Thursday e'e''''e' -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Jefries, Not Jefferson.


t3OStOn Herald
His name Is not Jefferson Davis. but
Jnltiics Davis. and inc trades on jeff"
Even the Congressional Record pa
r;tde3 him as the Hon. Jeff Davis y
But this means that Jrffrir5 read the
proofs. For some mysterious reason,
the press insists upon calling him .;ef-
ferson Davis. This pleasrs the new
senator from Arkansas who outtiIi-
mans Tillnan and makes ia Toilette
like q wart JcftrrS has been squirt
ing fame and sulphur, and now in
Washington he IL more conspicuous than
the Monument or the HEAVIER chewing
Dome. He browns the Scnata in Il foam
of words JeGfries Davis has gone TO
Washington with the intention Of abolish
in" things generally. excepting only him
self ard his vast voice. Jc!fIlc5, rcmcm-
Der, not jeff nor Jefferson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
COUNTY NEWS
KENNEBEc.
RIVERSIDE.

Several from here attended the sale
at NaSsalboro last Thursday given by
the Ladies' Aid of that place.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown gave
whist party last Saturday evening IN
their beautiful home. Six tables were
occupied and all enjoyed themselves
to the fullest extent. The first prizes
fell TO c. II. Russell and Mrs. Merton
Rowe. second prizes to y. II. Fosset
and Marion y. Brown, and the boobies
to Howard Crowcll and Mrs j. w
Dunlap. Ice cream. cake. and other
dainty refreshments were served. Mr..
and Mrs Brown are royal enter
taincrs and they give their friends a
full measure of enjoyment.
SIDNEY.
The funeral of the late ScWall Wood
cock. whose death occurred Saturday.
Doc "A, was held at his late home at
/ T. NJ. Monday. Rev. A. l.. Gerrish Of
Oakland officiating. The deceased was
~ years Of age and was lifelong res
ident of this place. A widow and two
daughters, Mrs. Herbert Morse of Mad
ison and Mrs. A. w. Bangs, also one
sister. Mrs. ID. T.. Sawtcllc, survive. In
torment was made at the LonSley
burying ground.
D. r. Townsend and daughter. Mrs.
W. a. Butman. went to Boston last
week, where they will remain for the
winter.
Mrs. Herbert Morse and two children
of Madison are in town. called hero by
the death of her father. Scwall Wood
cock.
WEST GARDINER.
| On account of the storm no service
was held in the Hallowcll street Zap
! tlst church Sunday.
Mrs Roxy Daily. widow VINO lives
alone on the Hallowell rad, has re-
Gently suffered the loss of large
amount of fire wood. The wood ha@
been hauled to her house and she claims
that sneak thieves have been carrying
| ii off every night for the past tive
weeks The wood is cut in large logs
ana has become heavy from long tN-
posture and would require the strength
of two men to remove it.
Frank Peacock still continues quite
| i'll at his home near Browns Corner.
Frank TCwle injured his knee last
week and blood poisoning is feared.
| Master Leon Rolfe, IL years old, Is
the pr0udest boy in town, having shot q
fox Saturday weighing nine pounds
! Eta Fuller who attends the business
college in Augusta, passed Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. u. Full
| Ter.
Mrs. Anna Blake j. visiting friends in
Augusta.
FAYETTE.
w. L. Seymour has sold his stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
KNOX.
UNION.

The Warren High School Dramatic
club will give a dmama at Town nan
Thursday vcnnE.
George Gordon has moved INTO MIS-
Nancy Morsc's house at the village
A1yah Robbins and Harry Simmons
are at home from Hebron. for the h"ll-
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Post are visit
ing Mr. Posts mother. Mrs. Morse
Roscoe Miller is seriously i'll with
typhoid fever. lie is attended by IT.
Plummor.
George Burgess. aged II. fell an'
broke his arm while playing III w
schoolyard. He is reported as u''"S
well.
>-o,,-s ca,,,c over the telephone SUNDAY
morning that new Republican Vo'''
registered 1T Harry Lcnfcsts Satu'u"'
night He weighed 10 pounds.
When Alden Doe was clearing away
bu;;d = foundation to put ms mousse Inv
no recently moved from the M'd'S p,".
~ WASHINGTON Mills he found I'm "oN
of volrablc raperS that were taken I'on
". F. Hatch's safe Wien i WI
opcn last fan. This may ~ IN
clue. 49,.
Mrs. Charles Nanncr has been 81
few DAYS at Rockland.
Jesse Overlook. \. ]. Skidmore ""u -
+ Hartman nc appraisinE me ~ s,o1
Low & Hatch. Washington Mr.. ~" no %
] few months ago ana Mr.. Hatcn = s, "a,s
ont Of busiccss. which everybody i'0''
very much. pu,kef-
Mr. and Mrs q. Il. Collins OF bun ras+
willie visited at W. f. Overl"c"'
week.
Rev. J. p. Howard went 70 ApP'''o' N
business Friday ,..o,,
A. G.. Vanner has been visiting '''"''
at Jcffcrs son. ,,et
l. c. Powell lost valuable n"', wash.
week AMI NJ. W. Lcnfest Of NOT" Zoe
;nr,on lost one Of his large team II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
The Merry Shoppers.

On, see the Christmas shoppers.
Frantic Shopp"rS
ErotherS-SiSt"is MommCrs -Poppcrs
How they shop
shop
shop
Dodging autos and the trolley.
How jolly
Buying misteictoc and holly
How they hop
hop
In and out,
Out and in:
Som" are fat,
Some are thin.
Some are tall. and
Some are ShCrt,
Both in stature. and
IT tin
But they are all on the hump:
Finances. what q slump
For Christmas times comm
on the Jump
jump
jump
Their lists arc never-ending
Yet they are not contendinE
And gaily are they spending
Every PUNK
PUNK
PUNK
Like beavers. how they work:
Great goodness. where's clerk,
What shall l get for brother?
Oh here's the very thing for mother
What a reaching.
What a screeChing-
Such a clatter.
How they chatter
chatter
chatter
To them. what does it matter.
They We money now to scatter
More than this. the day of grace
StareS them blanly in the face
And 60 from store to store
They madly chase
chase
chase
With packetboOkS a-bule'in,
They We q right tn be ;ndug'in-
There's money and to burn
Coolies more for Dad" to earn
50 let the Christmas feel'in tinele-
With the shoppers mix and mingle--
Learn the joys that come in giving
Beats the kind that's In receiving
0re-thrd Of Britain's te;eer2pb opero
tors are women. y,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

governor Cummings of Iowa is said
10 De under pressure from his friends"
" 'hter the presidential race. There
VIII PROBABLY be room enough in the
oiu line Of booms for one or two new
ones oE the first of the year. The
i'oi 'ie merrier. especially when
'heS present the splendid presidential,
''moef that has characterized those
mat have come to the!31SNfe osT dataH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
The MAKING of Christmas Toys.

country makes a very poor showing.
and one not easy to understand in view
of its supremacy along most other
lines. This is in the matter of manu-
featuring Christmas toys. In no land
are more toys sold and used, but very
few of the millions and millions of
dollars worth of wonderful playthngs
which make happy the hearts Of the
American little people at this holiday
season are made in this country. 1t is
Germany which leads the world in this
branch of manufacturing, and some
figures in an article contributed to the
Review Of Reviews by Edward r.
Heyn gives us a new conception of the
enormous extent of the business. In
1906 the worldwide custom of making
Christmas gifts to children brought
ST., 500 900 to the Golfers of German
manufacturers The expiration of the
present year is likely to witness even
larger returns from the expectation of
playthings.
For some reasons other nations
have been unable to compete with the
t.ymakcrs of the German districts. In
the United States are many factories
for the production of Teddy bears.
dolls, miniature railroads and the
thousand other articles of juvenile
necessity, but nevertheless the Ger
man made goods are still brought
across the Atlantic by the ship loads.
Even the wonderful mechanical toys
of French manufacture have failed to
displace the woolly lambkins, the
jacks in boxes and kindred de-
vices OF Teutonic imagery.
The real reason, perhaps. is the
cheapness with which Germany is able
to produce the toys. The pay of the
German toy makers is absurdly low.
the Black forest, consisting of several
persons, manages to produce about
three hundred dozen toy lambs in u
week. for which the sum of approx
mately l. cents per dozen is paid by
the jobbers. This family never earns
over $3.50 in q week. Even in the
larger factories the best workmen do
not receive as large a weekly stipend
as the most miserably paid clerks in
the Ci1ted States who sell the prod
ucts Of the German experts skill.
But the German toy makers are not
world, they are also the best. The
thousands of peasants whose liveli
hood depends upon The holiday sales
in every corner of christcndom have
been born and raised and will die. as
their fathers and grandfathers before
them, in the toy business. They are
simple Industrious. contented folk.
who know little of the world outside
They live very near to nature, and
this, undoubtedly, is the most salts
factory of all other explanations of
Germany's perennial strength in this
branch Of trade. They know and love
the forest and the animals about them
these peasant manufacturers and
at heart they are but children them
selves. The imagination Of childhood
is manifested in their work, for their
natures are gentle and immature, like
those of their millions of lispiEg, joy
Gus patrons the world over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Judge Parker is said to grow more
enthusiastic for Colonel Bryan's nomi-
nation as time goes on, not because he
loves the lcquacious Nebraskan leader
but because he has a clear perception
of his finish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

a Californian is reported to have
lived for some tune past on an ex-
elusive diet of cactus and to have pro-
nouaccd it good The peanut college
president should hasten to give him
place on his faculty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
working" the Newspapers.

There are two ways of getting into Il
newspaper-pmc chasing an interest and
purchasing an interview. There is still
another way-rulling the wool over
the editors eyes and getting in for
nothing. CHS is Il very popular form
with entertainment committees. They
will come round "all 50 nice" and want
the play advertised" in the paper. but
when the printing is given out they feel
like dividing the business" They
newspaper office gets the items" and
the cash business" must go else
where.-Old Town Enterprise.
Every newspaper publisher knows
how it is TO be worked" as indicated
above. Good people who are abso-
lutely fair and honest in other rela-
tons and who ere not in the habit Of
trying to get something for nothing at
the stores. forget too often their bust
ness principles and their idea of a
square deal when they work the
newspapers for free advertising in be-
half of something in which they are
interested. This is usually an enter
tanmcnt or fair or sale which comes
into direct competition in a small way
with the merchants who publish ad-
vertiscments and pay for them. 1t is
not matter of great importance, but
small nuisances are often the most an
noying and this is one with which all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The small number of merchant craft
carrying cur flag on the high seas is be-
ing made smaller. The big ship Arthur
lost. and the Thomas W. Lamson, the
only scven-master afioat, has gone to
pieces on the English coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Tho absurdity Of the South's position
regarding the negro was illustrated in
Atlanta the other day when Professor
Dubois q colorcd man, was refused al
mlttance to the public library 10 borrow
his Souls of the Black Folk" which he
had contributed to the library at the
special request of the library author
tiles themselves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The long haired insurance legislation
of which Wisconsin has been guilty has
driven out of the state - of the - out
side companies which have been doing
business there. 1t is the same kind Of
radical legislation that some of TIL"
against railroads, legislation which in
the end hurts the states themselves
vastly more than anybody else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Harry Orchards confession in the
in the Haywood trial. IF it came from
les dcspirablc source it would prob
ably be entitled to greater crcdcncc.
There arc the best of reasons for be-
Loving that it embodics a good deal Of
truth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

1t is easy for General Stoessers
critics to tell just how they would have
beaten off the Japanese if they had
been in charge of the defense at Port
Arthur. The fact remains. however,
that none Of them We're near enough at
any time to hear the Shrek Of the
JapanCSC ShcllS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The Kentucky papers feel badly over
the failure of Louisville to secure the
Democratic national convention; but
tie national committee of that party
was evidently looking for q state that
was less strongly in the Republican
column
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Inc American people will be very
glad to learn that the story that Am
HasSador Bryce was about to be re-
called was pure canard. He is one
Oh me most popular diplomats who has
ever done service in this conr,r,,
ms government is entirely satisfied 10
let MN remain in the position he fills
with such eminent satisfaction to ALL
concerned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Senator Davis speech has appeared
i'll the Congressional record but in very
different form from that in which it
was delivered. irasmuch as the official
sten"Sraphers and proofreaders took
the trouble to correct the grammar
which was of a most mixed and lurid
character. As the PHILADELPHIA Press
well says. that spoiled the speech"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Those who wonder why the big fleet
OF battleships was sent on its 1900
mile voyage in winter weather." do not
stop to realize that after the first few
days the whole trip will be made
through summer seas and under the
most favorable climatic conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mr. Taggart's call to the national
con- entIon permits each state TO select
delegates according to its own laws
Ii viii still. however. require a two
thirds vote of the convention to select
= candidate. The Democratic party
has 10 use for majority rule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

1t is announced that Uncle Sam has
changed that $50 gold piece which was
so much criticized. 1t is all right for
Uncle Sam to do those things, but most
of us never expect to see a so gold
piece, much less TO change one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Those who are making all the plans
world when he is through at the White
House are no doubt enjoying them
selves, but they are getting 70 fun
worth mentioning in comparison with
that which the President will have
when he makes the trip in question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

These LOngfellOw and Whittier CEN
tennialG are reminder that this cOun-
try has now no poets in whom the
world will take a great interest few
years hence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
And The JaiIs, Too.

Indianapolis NcWSD
AS t. taking twenty -fitr years 10 fiji
the rooms vacated by twenty-five :aloonS
if they are demonstrated out of Hartford
City. um-in-nI. well. ii may take nearly
as long to fill the jail, too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The crop moving is progressing very
rapidly now. In the judgment of most
Of the leading financial authorities Of
the country, as reflected in our ex-
changes. tie corner will be fully
turned before January 1st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Admiral Evans fleet is certainly not
composed of smooth-watcr sailors.
otherwise its officers and men would
not welcome with 50 much satisfaction
the trip to the Pacific at this tenn
prStuors season of the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mr.. Bryan intimates that he is will
in to forgive the Democrats who have
opposed him in years gone by, to the
extent Of permitting them to go way
back ANA sit down. while his tried and
trusted lieutcnants are running party
nftuir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Thursday, December 10, 1907.

Governor Hughes is not the only man
who has had to suffer for the stupidity
of fool friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Hokc Smith declares that it lis time
for IL" South to think for itself" Not
vet. Mr. Bryan will furnish its politi-
cal pabulum for at least another year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
A Small Matter.

VNlTHNIi VDTSITIHITUIIJ
Eat in irving to cut of. Wholesale.
the heads Of the trusts. the new sen
ator from Arkansas seems to lose his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Whatever else we worry about in
connection with this voyage of the
fleet to the Pacific, there is no need to
fret over the possible seasickness of
Bob Evans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Daily Kennsbsr Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will bs taken Sf
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
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The Louisville Courier-Journal calls
him Jefferson ,, Davis. His real
name is Jeffries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

M Bryan seems destined to be nomi-
mated for the presidency in the great
est gcid-producing state in the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

When our big fleet of batt!eships
finally reach the Pacific coast the
GLORIOUS climate of California" should
be at its very best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mr. Roosevelt mas refused a second
nomination, while Mr.. Bryan is putting
out all his energies to secure a third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

II seems to be generally agreed that
Denver paid pretty stiff figure for its
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The American Numismatic Society
actually praises the new gold coins
What beautiful target for the critics!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Trade in baseball stars has been
fairly brisk of late considering the
small supply available.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
The Difference.
philndrlnlin Prose

philadelphia Prcssn
cleft. Davis bids fair t. b"Corn" an
other Tillman." cXclaimS the Phoenix
vile Republican" Oh, 10, Tilman has
some brains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

PayNri2ht-Ts her acting natural?
Manager enthusiastically -Natural?
Why. VIXEN Ehc appeared as the diving
mother last night an Insurance agent who
has her life insured for c5.tT', and who
was ir the audience, actually tainted. -
Tit-BitS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
LIGHT AND AIRY.

next month? 80
Wisswolth-Not if you livc.-Somelvill"
Inlnnnl