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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

The receptive" presidential candi-
dates do not appear to stand a very
good show, with those who are using
political steam shovels for the promo
ton of their interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

With the departure of the battleship
fleet, Mr. Dooley arises to remark
that the real naval experts are again
all at sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

The action of the Pennsylvania rail-
road in increasing its dividend should
prove a very practical way Of advanc-
ing the price of It's stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

As the Democratic candidate for the
presidency Senator Jeff Davis Of
Arkansas could certainly be depended
upon TO make the welkln ring"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

The bishop OF Bristol, England. in adj
dressing an open-air meeting Of railroad
men, observed that he was a workman.
only he did not get his Saturday after
moons. and never got a Sunday off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

There is no unseemly scramble .or
the Presidential nomination III
either of the big political parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Urges Jeff Davis for the Democratic.
Nomination.

schenectady Union.)
The inevitable has happened. j. L.
Woods Merrill of Kansas City, who
sprung the Tom Johnson boom 1or
president, now comes forward with
Jeff Davis as 4 candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

Bowdoin mas three months in which
to raise the $4,000 necessary to insure
the addition of &250,OOO to the endow-
nent fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

No actress need be without hope SO
long as the supply of Pittsours hill
liOnaires holds out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

There are enough gifts left so that
the belated shopper need not get "hoi-
ly left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

Governor Hughes of New York IS de-
terInined that Abe Hummell snail COLI
Time to serve as q horrible example"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

An unhappy Christmas season for
Wiscasset with two Of its Oldest and
most historic public buildings in ruins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

The busiest day of the year for the
mail carriers and the expresSmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

The Ossipee Valley Herald thinks
that in time the proposed electric road
may be extended to Biddeford and
from Biddeford to Biddeford Pool. 1t
is safe to say that it will probably be
quite a period of time before the lat
ter extension becomes a reality al
though the first mentioned line seems
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24
Tuesday, December "a, 1907.

Small prospect of an old fashioned
white Christmas--more the pity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24
Daily ksnnsbsr Journal
ESTABLISHED 1898

No notice whatever will b taken ef
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot b held rssponsinIs
for the preservation or return OF r.
jected communications.
Address all communications relatino TO
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Pubhshers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

Every home has few extra secrets
about this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

Lots Of Christmas shoppers got soak
ed yesterday--lnoSt OF them in the
streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

The Rumford Falls Times calls for
the organization of Y. M. c. A. in
that town. A few years ago an eff
fort was made to do so. but the plan
Vas too steep-that OF erecting
Special building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

With the .mistletoe hanging high 1t
is indeed trying season for the BASH
full young man. And leap year only
a week away
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

The new master of the Maine State
Grange Is leading farmer of Greene
where he was born SO years ago and
where he has always lived. He has
been an active member of the Andres
coggin Grange at Greene for IA years
and is now treasurer of the AndroscOg-
gin Grange Insurance Co.. the largest
grange insurance company in the
State. He has held every Office in the
gift of Androscoggin Grange and has
been for nine years State deputy I'M
der Master Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

This is positively the last day Of
grace for the Christmas shopper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

Bath has good reason to feel
cheerful this week. The announce
ment of her Christmas present Of a
big 1900 ton schooner to build. came
little early but was none the less
acceptable. Such presents are greatly
appreciated by the Shipping City and
she is very glad to have firm which
is able to get them for her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24
The Williams DeArmond FIGHT.

Chicago Tribune)
When the men began the fight they
seized up as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-24

The loss Of the big steel schooner
Thomas W. Lawson at the Scilly Is
lands last week leaves to a Bath
schooner the distinction of being the
largest in the world. She is the Percy
& Small six-master Eleanor "A. Percy.
1926 feet long and Of 34O1 tons gross
measurement. The Lawson was about
50 feet longer and about 1900 tons
larger.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
KINGS DAUGHTERS KIND
TO COMMON PEOPLE"

BERLIN. Sept .. Very practical SYM
pathy with the common people was
shown by Princess Pauline OF Wurtem-
berg. al Rorschach. a sumner resort on
Lake Constance. On arriving there from
Friedrichshafen with her suite. the prin-
cess noticed an aged porter trying 10
drag a heavy truckloai OF baggage up
hill No one attempted to help the old
man with his boad. and the sight Of his
efforts went 10 the heart OF the princess.
Handing her gloves and paraeol 10 her
lady-in- waiting, the Kings daughter
went and yoked herself with the old
porter to the baggage truck, and to-
gether they dragged the truck to the
top Of the hill There she shook hands
with the old man. who was profuse IN
his gratitude. Meanwhile the princess
suite were petriied with establishment
at her unconventional way OF helping
the toiiing poor.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
DREXEL WON KING,
HIS RIVALS JEALOUS

T . LONDON. Sept 21.-There IS much
weeping. wailing. and crashing Of
teeth over Anthony Drexers schieve-
ment in becoming persona grata with
the King of England. His success has
been as sudden as it was unexpected.
and IS another demonstration Of his
majesty's affection for Americans.
Mr.. Drexel was-one Of the most IA
vored of the Kings guests at Marien-
bad. and was hidden to many of the
royal entertainments. an no or shared
by Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt and Mrs.
McCreery-
In return NJ. Drexel gave a big din
me- party which was graced by King
Edward. who complimenteC his host
upon his taste and hospitality Jeal-
ousy Is making all kinds OF malicious
guesses 10 account for Mr.. DrexeTs
popularity. but the subject of all this
concern has left MarienbaG wit. un-
ruffled calm, and together with Mr..
Van Voorhis has gone on a motor trip
90 Italy.
Even the old nobility are somewhat
perturbed at the kingly exhibition OF
American preference.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
WHAT IS GOING ON IN TIE CHIEF CITIES OF EUROPE
TATTOOING THE FAD
IN LONDON SOCIETY
Smart Set Keeps Artist in
Fashionable Section
Busy.

LONDON. Sept 2l.-The fashion %
tattooing. lnaugurated in society many
years ago by Mrs. CORVALLIS West. then
LADY Randolph Churchill. has insidious-
~ been making progress in the ranks OF
society until nowadays the West End
Of London is able 70 maintain its own
special tat+oist-
At enc zine professors Of this ques-
tionable art were confined 70 The IN
savOTy purlieus Of Poplar and RatcIiG-
Highway. and their customers were
drawn from The floating seafaring pop
ulation. who wished 70 carry an indeli-
BE record OF the visit 10 London
Today things are altered. In South
anapton Row a maa named South has
opened a tattooing Studio" and So
eiety keeps Fim busy. His clients are
not only drawn from the West End OF
London. but Vienna, Budapest, Berlin.
Paris and mary other most important
Continental cities.
Ills recent productions have Included q
three colOred representation OF the Cru
cifNion: wild, writing dragons: a Isst
VIII and testament OF four hundred
words and an exhaustive series Of MAJ
culine names, for, strange 20 say. most
Of his customers have been ladies' Most
Of them vino are unpublished in this
strange decoration are extremely
proud OF the Disagreement.
The Princess WaIdeniar Of Denmark
has gone SO fsr as to nave her photo
graph taken with a great tattooed
anchor standing out on her bare arm
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
ACTRESS FASCINATED
LORD ROSEBERY'S SON

LONDON. Sept. a.-Lord Dalmeny.
the popular son and heir OF the Earl
o. Ro5ebery, has been the subject OF
much gossip OF late. He has Deeli
secretly married. according to the
gossip. to a musical comedy actress.
There is. however absolutely no truth
in the rumor, which arose from the
fact that he has been constantly in the
company OF a bewitching lady OF the
chorus. His father Is credited with
having severely lectured his son on the
follies OF the theatrical craze
Lord Rosebery is most anxious that
his son should shine in politics. and
Lord Dalmeny has faithfully promised
10 give UP playing IN tho big cricket
matches next season and 20 so in stern
~ for the business Of the nation.
Lord Dalmeny is liked by all classes.
Hc bears a strong resemblance to his
Hebrew mother, who was a Rothschlid.
He had his last cricket fling at Scar
borough. where he was the social lion
OF the cricket week.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
"FORTIFS" At PARIS
WILL Be TORN AWAY

PARIS. Sept H--After many years
OF debate IN parliament and negotiations
between the municipal council and the
government the Notifications which
surround Paris have been condemned 10
demolition and the stevedore's pick is
POW plying merrily- AS defense they,
OF course. served no military purpose
and have been condemned for yeas By
the authorities.
The fortifs," as they are popularity
called, have been the harbor OF a partic-
ulariy infamous class They arc occa-
sionally raided by the police. and II
frequently occurs that criminals want
ed for years by the judicial author
tiles are discovered.
Several mornings ago at O'Clock.
NJ Hamard. chief OF the criminal in
vestgation department, assisted BY in
Vulnerable police agents and representa-
lives OF International police depart
meats, made a gigantic roundup. -Four
hundred arrests were made.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
LIMERCKS COMING FAD
IN LONDON SMART SET

LONDON. Sept. 21-Jondon society
bids fair 10 have a limerick" season
this autumn. HostesSes during the sea
son" which has JIst ended, raclced their
brains to provide entertainment suitable
for indoors. because of the vagaries OF
the weather. and the indoor games
proved so popular that It appears GER
tain they will be continued. when real
brains will be reached in the hunt for
lost lines.
Some novelties. however. have beer
forthcoming. and at least one amuse-
ment IS likely TO be revived next season.
This IS the Gardening Tea" to spe-
cialize It under a certain name, for the
figured IN the program at all hours.
By means o. a few flowers and leaves
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
NEW BATTLESHIPS
REPLACE OLD ONES
IN GERMAN NAVY
Kaiser Attends Maneuy-
ers and Quickly Or
derS the Changes.
Three Old Vessels viii
Be Sent to Scrap
Pile.

BERLIN. Sept. 21.-Three German bat
tleships are to be sent to the scrap pile
as a result Of observations made by the
Kaiser during the recent naval maneu-
vers in the North sea. and they VIII be
replaced by three new first class battle
ships, the Tommeru. Hanover. and Kat
ser.
The three discarded ships mount thir-
ty-four heavy guns all told. while the
substitutes mount ffty-eight. At the
same time the Kaiser Will ask the
reIchstag Tor large appropriation 70
make possible the building OF two bat
ltleships surprising IN strength the Eng
slish Dreadnought-
The German High Sea feet viii be In
creased with enc more first class cruiser
and two protected cruisers, which are 20
take the place OF older vessels. This Will
increase the aggregate tonnage OF the
fleet by 1860 and the speed Of the scout
ing division from twenty-one to twenty
three knots
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
GUESTS
ON GILDED BARGE
Earl and Countess of Files
mere Antique in
Hospitality.

LONDON. Sept. a.-Trips on a gildod,
luxurious state bar>-e. quite in the style
Of the Roman eln2erors. are a euriousIy
antique form Of entertainment provided
for their guests by the Earl and Count
ess Of Ellesmere. who are entertaining
e large house party at worsley Han.
Lancashire.
The barge. b'lilt OF solid oak and rich
~ decorated. vas built by the earl's
ancestor, The Duke OF Bridgewater. for
voyages on the Bridgewater- canal
which he lad constructed and which
skirts Worsley Park for two miles.
Unlike thr classic state barges OF
Rome, Lord Ellesmere's barge is not
propelled by oars, but IS dragged by a
team OF horses. mounted by Positions,
which trot along the tow path.
Elegantly Duilt. with a high PROV AMI
stern. It j. provided with a luxurious
saloon and sleeping berths, with a
lounge deck protected b. an awning.
Queen Victoria and the prince consort
were once the guests OF the eaTI's faith
er Oh barge trip. and IN honor OF thc
occasion the barge was richly decor
ated and gilded.
The favorite trip Of the eari's barge
parties IS from the rustic scenery Of
Worsley Park for three miles along the
canal 10 the wonderful swinging aque-
duct which carries tire Bridgewater
canal across the Manchester ship canal
Here the canal merges into the indus
trial region Of Manchester. which IS not
suitable FOR pleasure trips IN a gildcd
barge.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
Daring Countess
Jumps Her Horse
Over Top of Cab

PARIS. Sept. 21.-The young Countess
Amelie dOrb. who recently won tho an
plause of hundreds OF Americans visit
ing the Concours Hippique, by clearing
in the high jump the 1.s0-meter mark.
has performed a daring feat which has
made her immensely popular.
The other day. while cantering
through the Bois de Bologne. a friend
dared her brother to jump across a
cab. The young countess Immediately
took Up the wager. The drst cabby
thai was encountered was READY to loan
his cab for the performance. Hardly
had he embarrassed his horse when the
intrepid countess was seen sending her
horse in great style over the cab. TO the
great enthusiasm Of the few pedestrians
who at their early morning walk did
not expect TO be treated to this daring
sct. OF which entire Paris is taking
row.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22

guests are made 10 entertain thems- Ives
hy their own ignorance The draw ng
room is decorated with seasonable flow
ers and leaves each different species
being numbered Each guest Is provided
with a card. on which. without consul
tation, must be inscribed the name Of
each specimen
The writer OF the card containing the
greatest number of correct answers is
awarded the prize. The fun Is got out
Of the lack OF botanical knowledge on
the part Of the guests. for beyond a few
obvious flowers, such as roses and car
nations. the EngIishman Is woefully ig-
nOrant-
Another form OF the same amusement
= 10 conhne the flowers 20 roses and TO
expect your guests 10 he able 10 iden-
tify the different varieties. Leaf Tea
has also been popular, although identl-
fication has proved more difficult.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22

Of the ~utcnobile trade IS shown by
official statistics just issued.
During the drst seven months OF the
present year France exported nearly
SIS, 90 worth OF cars. or an increase
Of over 100000 over the figures for the
same period last year, and Of about
S. 80. 600 'cor1pared with 1903
\ great proT ortion OF The cars were
purchased by Americans. The importa-
ton has kept pace relatively with 81
O5s.550 fer 1857. against S1.045,2to for 1906.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
KILLED RUSSIAN COUNT;
INFLUENCED BY COUNTESS

VENICE, Sept. A.-NsUmon has con-
fessed that he was Influenced by the
Countess Tarnowaka, with whom he
was madly in love. 10 xii the Russian
Count KcmarOwsky-
Manner refuses 20 eat and cries con-
tinually.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
Opening Session OF Law
Makers interesting
Event in Teheran.

TEHERAN. Persia. Sept. 21.-This
unique snapshot was taken at the open
Ing OF the first Persian parliament. and
shows a number OF schoolboys who
formed a line along the road the dele
gates had 10 pass on their way 70 the
opening OF the house.
The Washington times., 1907-09-22
FRANCE STILL LEADS WORLD
IN MAKING AUTOMOBILES

PARIS. Sept. 1.-That France con-
tinues 70 lead the world in the matter
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-30
LARGE DEFALCAT|Oh
IN HETTIE GREEN'S BANK

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Expert &C
countants were all busy in the offices
of the Chemical National bank, ant
it was reported that a large defalca
ton had been discovered in the big
institution, which has been known for
years as Hetty Green's bank.
Detective Sergeant McCafferty, head
of the bureau of detectives, and sew.
eral of his aides were out tonight
searching for one of the men in the
cashiers department, who is reported
to have disappeared with a large
amount Of money.
The report as to the extent of the
embezzlement vary from $4,000 to
100000, but no authoritative state
ment could be obtained upon this, be-
cause such officers of the bank as were
in the city refused to discuss the mat
ter.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-30
OLDEST OF
BANK NOTES

The Oldest bank notes in the world
are the flying money" or convenient
money first issued in China in 1897
B. C. One writer tells that the an.
Glen Chinese bank notes were in many
respects similar to those of the pres
ent day, bearing the name of the bank,
the date Of the issue, the number of
the note, the signature of the Official
who issued it, and its value, in both
figures and words On the top OF these
curious notes was the following philos-
ophic injunction: Produce all you
can; spend with economy The note
was printed in blue ink on paper made
from the fibre of the mulberry tree.
One of these notes bearing the date
1890 B. c. is still preserved in the
Asiatic Museum at ST. Petersburg.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-30
COSTLY
UNDERTAKING
ARMY OF PAClFlCATION IN CUBA
GENERAL QUARTERMAS-
TER'S DEPARTMENT.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-It cos
the American Government $2,554,97(
in addition to the regular ordinary ex
pense to keep the American Army OF
Cuba pacitication in that island during
the fiscal year of 1907 This fact is
known in the annual report of Gen
Aleshire, Quartermaster General of
the army OF the amount stated ST.
915,3S3 was spent for transportation.
Gen. Aleshire devotes few words
to the work of the Quartermaster's De-
partment and it's ramifications over a
great portion of the world covered
by the United States and its terrific
rial possessions, at the same time
pointing out that the strength of the
corps consisted of but sc commits
stoned officers and 200 Post Quarter
masters Sergeants, in addition to sew
enty-six line officers who were detailed
in connection with the departments
work He points out the urgent ne
cessity for such an increase in the
of commissioned officers as
will relieve the department from the
necessity of calling upon line officers
to perform its duties; also for an in
crease in the number of Post Quarter
masters Sergeants, and the creation
Of a general service corps for the work
Of the department.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-30
DR.POWELL MAR
TYR To SCIENCE
CONFEDERATE DIES PROVING Al
coHoL ANTIDoTE TO CAR
BoLlc ACID.

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-Dr. Senec;
d. Powell, whose name will go dowr
in history of medicine as a martyr Il
science, lies dead in his home al
Greenwich. Conn. as the result o.
constant drinking of carbolic acid
for three years to prove that pure al
cohol is an antidote for the poison.
Few chapters in the history of how
men have battled against disease equal
the one furnished by DR.. Powell. He
graduated as an NJ d. in 1869 from
the medical school of New York uni
versity, and at once plunged into eX-
haustive experiments with poisons.
One after another he pondered over
methods of neutralizing the effects of
deadly fluids and powders. and year
after year he added to the knowledge
Of the dreaded liquids.
1t was about three years ago that he
determined to find some substance
that would cause carbolic acid to lose
its terrors. Instead of administering
the poison to others, he took small
quantities of it himself, and then APP
piled various antidotes.
Finally he conceived the idea of pure
alcohol being an antidote He went
to his laboratory and drank some car
bolic acid Then came the crucial
moment-the moment when his hopes
could be shattered or science enriched.
He drank the pure alcohol, and in al
few moments was in his normal ply
steal state. Not content with this in
itial test, he continued with others,
taking larger quantities of the poison.
Then he went before medical societies
and classes of students, and for three
years demonstrated the accuracy of
his theory. But nature rebelled at
last The poison which had been sat
urating his system, conquered, and he
began to fail. He had to abandon
active work, and on Saturday he ex-
PRED
Augustus Powell, DR.. Powelps faith
er, was a rich planter, living in Ala !
Dama, where the doctor was born
rhe father was Quartermaster in the
Confederate army, in which DR.. Pow
I'll also served.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-30
MEMPHIS CHIEF
AMUSEMENT
MORE VIOLENT DEATHS IN Shell.
BY IN IL MONTHS THAN
IN ALL ENGLAND.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug 22.-FOllow-
ing Criminal Court Judge Moss charge
to the grand jury asking that body to
resort to an active crusade on pistol
carriers and pointing out that there
during the past twelve months than
in all of England, Chief of Police
O'Hayer has issued a note of warning
to patrolmen to be careful in shooting
at parties they would arrest" The
cause of the chiefs notice was the
shooting of Mayor Walsh's cousin,
George Strickfadden, who refused to
stop when commanded to halt by Of
ficeTs Newell and Holt.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-30
WANTED: OYSTER BAYS O. h

midas tiger bird, so called Oe0''.
he is the one thing the royal pea.
fears, is no larger than spaIiV'
Yet so bold and combative is be w.
If the great cat is surprised by ~
ficient number OF the little cres'~ :, -
far from the protecting shelter Of - :,
jungle, 1t will go hard with him W.. w.,
alone the bird will not attack ~ =.
ported by a flock of friends Ols
numbering several thousands y,
bird will seek out his hereditary
and give battle.-South China Pos'
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-08-30
HIS ONLY SOLUTION.

Under a tall sycamore in an old
fashioned New England graveyard lie
the bones OF once distinguished law.
yer. His grave is marked only with
a plain headstone containing his name
and this epltaph:
Here lies lawyer and an honest
man."
An Irishman invaded the burying-
place one day and, after reading the
epitaph a second time, remarked:
There must be two men in that
grave"