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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. d. Steward of
Walpole. Mass, are the guests for a
week of Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Of COL
legc avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Dance at the Armory tomorrow even
ing by ST. Pierre's Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

A white ueer was recently shipped
through this town on its way to Madi-
son and attracted much attention from
local sportsmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Regular meeting of Fairfield Lodge
No. 6S. I. q. O. F., tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Wallace a. Hill returned SATURDAY.
from business trip to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

r. c. Rice returned Saturday from
business trip to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Master Roy Steward went to Orono
Saturday to witness the Colby Maine
football same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Fred Green of Portland has returned
home, after business call in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

J. H. Morse has returned from {
business trip to Madison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

A buck and doc are the trophies that
Perry F. Simpson has brought home
from his hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

H. E. Starkey is visiting in Rich
mond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11
EKOWHEGAN.

Michael Boulettc was in Bath over
Sunday, the guest of friends in that
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

e. w. Merrill of Waterville called or
friends in Oakland for a short time
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

j. II. Peterson of Portland was a re-
cent visitor in town on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Il. NJ. Bicknell of Portland was a re-
cent visitor in Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Mr. and Mrs Frank Tibbetts passed
Sunday in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

d. M. Young of Waterville was a re-
cent visitor in Oakland for a short
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Ernest Blethen is working for Mr.
Wheeler for the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Frank Swinterman of Roxbury
Mass. is visiting friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Ed Williams Of Sidney was recent
business caller in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Shirley Chapman is working in Som
erset Junction for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11
OAKLAND.

Mrs. John Haines has returned from
trip to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

j. NJ. Pearson has returned to his
home in Boston. after recent bust
ness call in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

Mrs. c. F. Kidder. a successful teach
or in the city schools of Watcrvillc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-11

LIwcllyn Knox of this town recently
lost IL valuable horse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
A NOTED SPEECH.

The speech of ex-Governor Black of New York, made before an assemblage of New Hampshire lawyers nearly two weeks ago, has attracted considerable attention, but not as much perhaps as should have been given it. When we remember the man and the occasion we may well feel surprised. both at the manner and matter of the speech.
 Those who have kept up with the times Will remember that 1t was Gov ernor Black who put Roosevelt in nomi- nation in 1904 and made the nominating speech. He was then an ardent Roose- welt man, but lacks very much of being one now. We know of hardly any re- cent occurrence that more fully shows the change in men and public senti- ment than this speech did. for the speaker is not one of the wind jam mers who talk for the sake of the noise they make, but a man who weighs his words and takes thought of what he is saying.
 While the speech did not deal in the abusive epithets that some indulge in when speaking of the President, it was nevertheless a severe arraignment of the of1cial Roosevelt and his &C., tions and policies. It showed in plain and unmistakable language the faults and sins of omission and commission which the President has been guilty of, and pointed out how dangerous he is in the position he occupies and what a menace it would be to the country if he should again be chosen President. Another significant feature of the affair was that his sentiments were heartily applauded by the New Hampshire law yers who listened to him.
 We may expect to hear much more of this kind of criticism from Republi- cans now that Roosevelt is generally considered out of the way as a candi- date. While men like Governor Black might not be deterred by fear of Presi- dential influence or power, there were many who thought just as he did but did not dare speak out as he did. 4 President who will possibly succeed himself is very different proposition in the estimation of politicians from one who is nearing the end of hi' official supremacy. Tn the former cast he can not only punish in the present
 tense but can hold the rod in view fo another four years. perhaps. and tha
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
DRIFT " OOD DY FELL n. ARAsTnoN0.

N Bing Ou4 tne Christnaas DeIls. Ring out the christmas bells. Suvsry. sweet an clear. Ring out the Christmas bells. An the Christmas cheer. There's no time for sighin' While the. hours are hyin' Heart to heart replyin'
 Ring the Christmas bells. R'sf s. { egt F. g :sa @ days Ring In the good days.
 Ring out the bad While the Christmas Ire is gleamin' An the Christmas cookin's steamin' An the vioiets are dresmin'
 Ring the Christmas bells.
 Daddy. see our new stockings." said the kids as they crowded around the old man Christmas eve. Wont they hold lots an lots of presents"
 .'oh. hang the Christmas stockings,' said dad furiously but appropriately. When Santa Claus gets to Chicago the usual smile leaves his face as he views the Chicago girls stocking.
 stirrfng. Twas the day before Christmss
 And each way you'd look. Every creature was stirring. Including the cook. Every creature was stirring
 Up stun with . spoon. Preparing for dinner
 To follow so soon. Baby Nell on the floor
 With pan on her knee Beating eggs in satisfied
 Baby-ltke glee. Willie. aged i've.
 With . cocoanut grater-. Susie. just seven.
 Had hold of a waiter. Mary (she's nine) with fork
 Stirred up batter With clickity click. and .
 Clackity. chatter. Mother stirred favoring
 Into the cake, Daddy stirred all round the house In 3 quake. Grandma stirred custard
 In a big yellow pitcher. And every time baby would yell
 She would switch her. Such stirring and whirrtnE.
 never did see. Like bunch of Ute Indians
 Gone out on spree. And when all went to bed
 And each hung up q sock. A soul didn't stir" till
 Next morn. ten o'clock.
 If you can't give anything but ad- +
 Woman is the only creature living that will hox syour jaws une minute and eat sugar out of yonr hand the next.
 Ladies and gentlemen should not swear at Christmas presents that don't suit.
  Hickory. dickory. dock. The clerk ran up' the clock But twas Christmas times when you
 surely orter Buy a fifty cent clock for dollar and
 a quarter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
The confederats rIaxs.

Capt. William E. M;ckle. Adjutant- General. U. c. ". has Just published a monograph upon The Flags of the Confederate States of America.s As stated by The Mobile Register, the print Is upon tinted paper, and has for sentation of the Confederate battle flag. The object of the publication Is to es- tablish correctly and give authority to the history of the several flags. The official recommendation of stephen D, Lee General Commanding the U. c. w.. is the preface to the report. There were four Confederate flags. adopted by was the familiar stars and Bars" or blue corner with stars and three broad stripes, two red and one white. The second was the battle flag, having Greek crosssof blue. edged with white, upon a red field, the thirteen stars ap- bearing uhon the cross. The thsrd was the national flag. having the battle white. This was altered later, so as to have a red stripe extending the width of the white field at the end. There were two naval ensigns. one being the same as the national flag, except that the field was shorter; the other, the flag. There was also a seventy-two foot pennant. The brochure IS accom- panied by plate giving the several flags and ensigns and the pennant in coiors. The report bears the approval of the U. c. V. convention's committee on flags, Samuel E. Lewis of Wash ington. chairman.
 accuracy be insisted upon whenever representations of these flags are used as patterns for flags, designs. engrav- ers' dies, etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
spurlous Tnrim Revislon.

P.ttsburg Fost.
 President Roosevelt in his message revision of the tariff which should not. however, be undertaken until after the coming national election. Secretary Taft, who may be the Republican nom inee for President, has taken the same attitude. The stand-patters in Con. gress who for ten years have prevented any tariff changes are also in favor of revision being postponed until two years hence. should the Republicans elect the next President and a majority doubt but that the stand-patters will be able to dictate tariff legisiation.,
 Just what kind of a revision may Dc expected at the hands of Congress and the President can be gathered from q signiseant nttsrsnes mad made snrcs. few days ys speaking to a meeting of wooden and worsted manufacturers in Philadelphia. "Tariff reform" Senator Penrose said. may come. but 1t will come to cover now get in free" In other words. the existing high tariff walls are to be made higher and stronger, and every possible form of foreign competition is to be shut out The result of such tariff reform or revision as may s De success in the nation next year will be to create even greater industrial mo- nopolies than now exist, and conse- duently to increase the heavy burdens under which the American consumers are at present staggering.
 Senator Penrose undoubtedly repre- sents the feeling of his fellow stand patters in Congress and by his utter ance has given timely notice to the American people ss to what they may if they elect Republican Congress and President. next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
STAY OF PROCEEDINGS.
Supreme Court May Review Texas OH l Case.
Washington,

Washington, Dec. 23.-At the in- stance of counsel for the Waters Pierce oil Company, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an order today for a stay of proceedings in the suit between the State of Texas and the oil Company until the court can decide whether 1t will grant the com pany's petition for a writ of certiorari bringing the suit to that court fer re- view.
 The case involves the complicated case of the State to enforce its anti trust law under which the company was fined $1.600.000 and in the process of which receivers were appointed by both the Federal and the State Courts.
 The proceedings in connection with today's order were instituted in the United States Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Texas by Bradley W. Palmer. a stockholder in the oil company and was a friendly petition for the appointment of a receiver to prevent the destruction of the com. panys business, under the decree of the State Court, The Circuit Court granted the petition and appointed Chester B. Dorchester, but the United States Court of Appeals reversed thai order owing to the fact that State courts had named Robert J. Eckhardt as receiver. ~
 The company then filed it's petition in the Supreme Court for the reversal of the case and today's order merely directs that the status quo be main tained until the netition can be inves' ttgated and a decision reached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
Famous Historical Novel Comes From
 England


 From England comes a report which, though vouched for, would seem to be- long to the weird, thrilling happenings of the Middle Ages than to deal with is a tale of alleged witchcraft; vouch- ed for by no less parsonage than His Grace the Duke of Wessex. All Lon don is agog over the tale. Here Is a brief outline of it:
 It seems that at recent fair held at East Molsey.. gypsy girl calling her self "Mirrab' set up a tent and adver- tised herself as fortune teller. She was fiighty. eccentric. ignorant dam sel: but she had picked up the shrewd ways and mystic jargon of her people. So she was enabled to tell the country folk things that seemed to them super natural.
 of the fair. Her tent was damned. People followed her wherever she went. Old women crossed themselves as she drew near. All this notoriety was delightful to the silly girl. She to promote the belief in her unearthly powers. In this she was entirely suc- cessful. In fact, entirely too success fuI f sy her own safety.
 For, one evening, about a-Week after the fair began, a mob formed one night outside the gypsy's tent. reviling her as witch and as an emissary of the devil. The police were in other parts 
 in behalf of the poor girl who (seeing at last the folly of her imposture) covered in a corner of her tent in mor- tai fear.
 The crowd, finding no opposition grew insane with fury and ordered hei | to come forth. She refused and tried to barricade the tent against them. II l one rush they shattered the fiimsy bar riers, seized the shrieking Mirrab ant | dragged her out. Some were for tarr | ing and feathering her. Otkers-' | cruel majority full of memories of olt | traditions-declared that witches mus | aIways>be burned at the stake and tha l this fate should now be meted out tt | the frantic prisoner.
 In vain the miserable girl pleade' | her innocence and tried to explain tha l her supposedly miraculous power | were only part of clever trick. He 1 captcrs were in no mood to listen Some gathered frewood while other | hurried up with a torch. Perhaps n
 woman was ever nearer death than thi
 poor victim of the rabble's ignorance. | Suddenly man forced his wa | through the press and stood at he
 side. lie was tall, handsome. well l dressed. dozen recognized him il
 the fiiekering torchlight as the Duk Il of Wessex and a murmur ran throug
 the throng. Tn a dozen brief authori
 tative words Wessex sent the erstwhil
 bloodthirsty mob about their Cuisines
 and set the half-fatntinK maiden fret
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
STATEMENT RY TAGGART.
Democratic Chairman Makes Forms


 l Announcement.
 French Lick. Ind. Dec. 23.-Chairnla Thomas Taggart of the Democratic National Committee, today issued 6 formal announcement of the action of the committee in selecting the time and place for holding the next Ma tional Convention. The announcee- ment is signed by Chairman Taggart and National Secretary Urey Woodson of Kentucky. and reads:
 The Democratic National Committee having met in the city of Washington on the 18th day of December. 1907. has appointed Tuesday. the 7th day of July, 1908, as the time and chosen Denver, Cole. as the place. for holding the Democratic National Convention. Each State Is entitled to representa- ton therein equal to double the num- bers of it's Senators and Representa- tives in the Congress of the United States, and each Territory, Alaska, Dis trict of Columbia. Hawaii and Philip pine Islands. shall have six delegates
 All the Democratic citizens of the United States, irrespective of past po- litical associations and differences. who can unite with us in the effort for pure. economical purposes. are cordially invited to join us In sending delegates to the convention"
 Mir. Taggart also announced the fol- lowing special committee .on arrange ments for the National Convention: Roger C. Sullivan, Chicago; James C. Dahlman, Omaha, Neb.; Norman E. Mack, Buffalo, N. Y.; R. M. Johnston Houston. Tex; John T. McGray, Graf ton. W. Va.; John E. Osburne. Rawlins. Wyo,, and Clarke Howell. Atlanta, Ga
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1907.
RIVERS AND HARBoRs.

It is a matter of congratulation- for the whole country that MT. Burton is again the chairman of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. He announced some months ago that he desired to be relieved of the arduous duties connected with the position. and would prefer that some one else be made the chair man. There was very general express sion of hope. however. that the Speaker would again place him where he has been so useful. and fiat hope has been realized. When MT. Burton was in Montgomery last year he surprised those who accompanied him on the trip from here to Selma. with his accurate knowledge of every spot in the river which needed attention. He seemed to be perfectly familiar with it's intricate twistings and turnings, and his knowl- edge of the other streams of the coun- try Is said to be as great.
 It is equally a source of qualification to the people of Alabama that Hon. George W. Taylor. Representative from the First District, is a member of this Committee. The State is vitally inter ssted in the matters that come before 1t. as there Is as large an amount of favigable waters in Alabama almost as in any State in the Union. While Mir Taylor has never before been on the Committee, his work has been such as to make him thoroughly informed about it's proceedings. Our people. too. should remember that MT. Taylor has for some years been a member of the Appropriations Committee, which ranks in importance the Rivers and Harbors Committee. It would have been natural for him to desire to retain his place there. but he gave it up in order to serve where he felt he could be of more benefit to the people of the State. For many years Alabama has been rep resented on that Committed. In suc- cession. Hon. James Taylor Jones. Hon. Riehard H. Clarke and Hon. John H. Bankhead were members. and now MT. Taylor will continue the good work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24

If there is philosopher in Alabama, he lives in Moulton, and his name is Jourd White. He sends out sunshine and good sense every week in his paper, The Moulton Advertiser. If all the world was governed by his pure im- pulses, there would be no need for jails or court houses. His paper has just entered upon the 7sth year of it's ex- istence and for more than three-fourths @e that time it has been conducted by members of the White family. We hope it's present editor will live to cele- brate its golden anniversary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
HEARST MAKES EXTRACTION.
William Astor ChanIer May Dismiss
 Prosecution.


 New York, Dec. 23.--The publication today of 8 retraction of statements made in The New York American and Evening Journal. in October. connect ing William Astor Chanler, brother of lieutenant Governor Lewis S. Chanler, with the case of Raymond Hitchcock. 1t is stated, may result in th@ aban- donment of the criminal libel proceed ings instituted by MT. Chanler against W. R. Hearst.
 The matter Is now pending before the grand jury. Mir. Hearst being held for the action of that body. after a preliminary hearing before Justice Wyatt.
 While I have not consulted Mir. Chanler about the matter" said Sid- ney B. Harrison, personal attorney for MT. Chanler, today. the retraction ts ! so thorough and complete a vindica- tion of my client. do not believe MT Chanler will feel it necessary further to press the proceedings against Mir Hearst. The acknowledgement of er- TOT and the personal regret expressed | by Mfr. Hearst in today's retractior were such as to leave little to be gain. | ed by urging the matter before thu grand jury and personally do not be, lieve the grand jury will now be asked to indiet'~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24

is matter of no small importance.
 It would doubtless be we'll for the whole country if influential Repubii- cans would speak out as lGr. Black did. It would. in the first place, put a final end to any sentiment that may still exist in favor of his renomination, for there are still some zealous followers who think it not impossible that he can be made the nominee in spite of his evidently sincere disclaimer. There are many of that class of men who
 That thrift may follow fawning."
 and who hope tp get something good for themselves by continuing to flatter him with the belief that he may get another lease of power. The ways of politicians are often past finding out.
 But the good effect that might fol- low just and reasonable criticism of the President by prominent members |of his party relates more particularly to his conduct during his present term. That many of the wfsest and best Re- 'publicans in the country do not ap- pr--e of his policies and usurpations is plain to all who keep up with cur rent affairs, and they could do public service by trying to curb and hold him down to the legitimate and constitu- tionaI duties of his position. We think 1t beyond doubt that some of the scales have already fallen from his eyes. and that he is beginning to take counsel with himself and take in his sails to some extent. We verify believe that If men like Governor Black would speak out plainly, and if Roosevelt's true friends would show him the dam gers of the course that he has pur- sued, it would make q better President of him, and that he would go out of his ofiice with far higher official standing than is likely if he goes his own way. Blind subserviency or silent acquiescence are not what the President needs but the truth from those whose words might have weight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
Early Nominations.

The Birmingham Ledger begs the attention of the party while 1t nonf- mates Joseph R. Rosson for Auditor Of the Postof1ce Department in the Bryan administration.--Birm Ledger.
 This is very kind of Editor Cruik- shank. and we might hold him 10 the nomination. As the Birmingham post office pays about as much as any of- fice :n Washington. and as Mir. Cruik- shank is both capable and experienced, we nominate George M. Cruikshank for postmaster at Birmingham, Ala. If this appointment Is not made we will refuse to audit the accounts.
 ED PAGE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
UsefuI Calendar.

The 1908 Christian Year Kalendar (Episeopal) is now ready. It contains a very complete church directory, and one would have to purchase hundreds of dollars worth of books and spend long hours in research to obtain the information which the Kalendar af- lords at modest outlay of 75 cents Are you ready to meet the numerous questions and arguments which are constantly arising about the church and her services?
 You can fortify yourself with the most complete Church Kalendar and Ready Reference Book published by purchasing this Kalendar. Address The Church Kalendar Co. No. Madi- son Avenue. and Twenty-third Street New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-24
Fireman Northwax ptes.

Washington. Dec. 23.--The efforts of Rear Admiral Evans. commanding the Atlantic fleet. to save the life Of Sem jannin Northway. a first-ciass nreman on board the batt1eship Missouri; who became III with peritonities on the voy- age from Hampton Roads. were inef- fectivs, as the man died almost imme- diateiy after the arrival of the Mis- souri at San Juan. Northway was . resident of Gloucester. Mass.