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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
{ Washington Post }

His removal from the senate will greatly weaken the republican side, that recently lost John c Spooner, but the law and the logic of Elihu Root oan be depended or to fill the breach. Besides there are other great lawyers in Pennsylvania, and one of them may get the vacant toga, And yet we can not but observe that MT. Spooner would be as capable in the cabinet as Mir Knox, who might have been left to combat the democratic constitutional lawyers in the senate, some of whom are exceedingly formidable When most, of the democratic senators repudlated the administration of Grover Cleveland a KnoX would have been as welcome to Lindsay and to Villas as Butcher was to Wellington.
 However more fortunate than Cleve- land President Taft will have the sup port of q big majority in the senate, und the republican party has yet 10 learn the business of repudiating re- publican administration. That Is an art exclusively democratic
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
lMnlorhnrv AmerlcanN

Even tho over particular New York Evening Post Is pleased with the choice of Senator Knox for Secretary of State 1t shows what was otherwise abun- dantly evident, that Mir. Taft wants quiet but able men about him. II IS impossible to imagine Mir Knox doing anything explosive In noting further that MT. Knox was chosen. despite the fact "that by his exposure Of the un- constltutionallty of Mir. Rooseyelts or Iginul railway rates bill he got on the list Of undoslrables the Post empha
 sizes It's theory of the contrast between Taft and Roosevelt to the lltters dis advantage. Sc far however, as the choice of a Knox type goes, it offers no contrast with Roosevelts choice for the same office, In ability charac- ter and point of view, Knox and Root may almost he said to duplicate each other So far then. as there will he any difference, it will consist in the fact that Mir Knox's advice will be fol- lowed far more closely by Taft than has been Roots advice by Roosevelt.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.

It Is difficult to contemplate any thing but the joyous Christmas sea son with the holiday itself but a few hours away The emotions which it provokes arc not new and vet in roc turning they take new form There Is still the blessedness of giving and the comfort of receiving, but as the years roll by the joint responsibility ap- peals in different way and assumes Q more definite principle. Men and women continue to indulge in the fan cies of boys and girls, but the touch of real altrulsm is at the same time more genuine. The purpose is rather to give pleasure than receive It. though the receiving is there just the same.
 We hear a great deal at this season of the year about the misdirected ef- fort which Is involved in Christmas giving and there are crusty oll chaps. who began too early in life to doubt the existence of Santa Claus, to preach the doctrine of larger economy and less waste. To US one of the charms of Christmastide is the ln- stinct of generous extravaganza 1t cN- cites Of course people accumulate more gifts than are necessary to ex- press their affection for others, and in this way there certainly is a waste of gentleness, but after all no one is injured by it, and most people are benefited by having their humanity awakened. It needs awakening al least once q year, and We are not sure but that humanitles would exist to a better general purpose if they were attacked in this way more often. II 1t had no other effect than to prompt exhllaration where stagnatlon was threatened before the Christmas sea son would be worth every cent il costs.
 Only those are to be pited who arc bored by Christmas giving and who make their purchases with WHY face, and welcome the cold graz dawn oI the morning after as bringing with fl l immunity from emotions which play havoc with the commercial spirit A, q rule this class is recruited from tn, male sex, The gentler sex, with its l indefatigable search for bargains ant novelties, knows from experience th, delight of the physical fatigue whlci comes from the joyous fray Wom anhood becomes, then, contrOllin. factor In the consideration of the fes tive holidays, and 1t is to womanhooi that we men must turn in order tt intelligently express the gratitude WI feel that the world is still in part playground, and that there are hour in the year when the counting ofHc, and the workroom are both forgottel and ignored.
 To-day is day of preparation. fo the morrow, and every decent persol feels the better for 1t, and begins even if for only moment, to expres that kindlier feeling for his felloy man which helps him more than tn other after all.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
mlnn ls q million vest pockets II

mine Is a million vest pockets Tn one,
 must find pearl handled opera glasses for Cousin Jennie Cif l can get any thing decent for s3,9s). l must set a hunureu oI other things, for this Is the season of joy and gadness, l am a man shopper, l hear hundred gay girls giggle about what they will get for him. also hear them gurgle about what he ought to get for them. l am palned, l have leaned against some holly. I am told by another floor walker how to get to the novelty counter.
 tell him how to go somewhere else am asked by seven hundred people if l have been waited on. I am full of the fierce joy of being in md among, and up, and through, and altogether and utterly of the great mass of humanity fell Tiny Timmified and all the world may hang up It's stocking. I am the-------For the last time, sir get off my feet. W N, Nesbit, fin Chicago Tribune.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
Thursday, December 24, 1908.
THE RED CROSS STAMPS.

Don't forget to use the tuberculosis Christmas stamps on your gift pack ages and messages bearing holiday greetings to-day and Christmas day every one bullet In the fight on the great white plague. For sale at this office.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
KICK COLUMN. :"

Olnder the above heading the Jour nal-Courier will be pleased to publish such letters as It's readers may desire 10 write it. Address your letter to "The Editor of the Kick Column, Jour nal Courier, New Haven, Conn Write briefly and 10 the point, and always send your right name and address, without which no letter can be pub lighcdO
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

The denial which has come from tho yellow building" of the rumor that Vice-president Stevens of the New Haven road is to accept a position at tho head of the Colorado and South ern, is assuring. Mr Stevens loss would be a heavy one locally He is needed where he is
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

It is not often that the copy editors of the New York Sun arc caught nap ping In the suns breezy account of the Gllsey house fire. tho following oc- CUTS "Al Smith, the veteran sport ing man, who lives in the hotel, lost number of old books and prints fin the deluge upon which he said he put a good deal of value" Which? The old books and prints. or the delugc?
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
THE MAN SHOPPER.
NRn M lf Wh h-inl-n.l

l am man shopper, l am one of million souls, and yet am a million souls in one, I stride hither and thlther, looking for something to give to Lizzie, and for the talking doll for my sis ter's cousins niece. l have In my vest pocket the list. Mine Is one of a million vest pockets, and
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

Re sure and anchor" the Christ mas tree securely so it will not tip easily or be top heavy Better put a stone or two inside the box 1t is set in than have 1t topple over when light od
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

Santa Claus will soon be on to his job. Ills "honk- -honk' entities him to the right of way and the speed limit is suspended for the night.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

Waterbury has been left out of the Red Cross stamp innovation. The local order was late and the rest of the state has used up all the available stlckers Waterbury should be con doled. It has lost q considerable part of the pleasures of the 1908 Christ mas season.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

Dolirious Spectator--Ip- -ip-ip -OO-rye! Inqulsitive Stranger--Who Is passing, pray?
 Delirious Spectator--I dunno, guv- nor! Ip-ip-ip- p-oO-rye!-The Sketch,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

How did you cure your wife of chat tering so much?"
 q told her that when her lips were closed they formed perfect Cupid's bow.'-Cleveland Leader.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
FOR CHRISTMAS EVE.

"A case of love at first sight, eh?"
 No. second sight. The first time he saw her he didn't know she was an heress. ."--Boston Transcript.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

scott--I wonder how that expression, "the marriage was solemnized," orig mated.
 Mott--It was doubtless suggested by the look on the Bridegrooms face,--- Boston Transcript.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

Do you distribute the presents this evening or tomorrow morning in your home? Some can do both
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

q see that you look out for Number One in all your financial and political transactlons'
 Yes" answered MT. Dustin Stax: when l studied grammar as a boy, one of the first things I learned was that the first person singular should always be carefully capitalized - Washington Star.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

Where are you going, my pretty maid?" I'm going 10 sneeze, kind sir" she said Tell me what at, my pretty maid" "Atchool Atchool" was all she said.
 Boston Transcript,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

Little Nephew-Auntie, did you marry an Indian?
 Aunt--Why do you ask such silly questions, Freddie?
 Little Nephew--Well, I saw somo scalps on your dressing -table-Flie- gende Blaetter
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24

Subscribers who fail to receive their JournaI-C Courier regularly and on time will confer fnvor on the management by imme edinteIy reporting to the Cir cuIatiou Manager. Telephone 39si.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
As a Last Resort

When the brain balks at any further effort 10 devise suitable Christmas gifts, there Is always one thing left and one place to find 1t. And that thing, appreciated alike by boy or girl, man or maid Is
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
Skates and SIeds

There are other things we might mention, but we know that the tired brains of Christmas shoppers won't stand too many suggestions. But ws would like to make them to you ln upr9Ou,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
MAY PROVE FATAL
When Will Augusta People Learn the
Importance Of it,

Backache is only a simple thing at
first:
But when you know it's from the
kidneys:
That serious kidney troubles follow:
That diabetes, Brisht's disease may
be the fatal end.
You will gladly profit by the follow
Ing experience.
IT'S the statement OF an Augusta
citizen.
Frank E. Chase, Of 143 Northern
Ave, Augusta, Me-. says: I'm the fall
Of 1888 I recommended Doan's Kidney
Pills through our Augusta papers after
I had procured the remedy at Chas. X.
Partridge's drug store now Willis r.
Partridge, and had been cured Of a
lame and aching back. The pains had
been so bad at times that was
actually compelled to lean against
something for support. 1t was not the
drst time l had been attacked in this
way but it was the first time I ever
used Doan's Kidney Pills. I can say
that never before used a remedy that
gave me such quick and lasting relief.
During the past six years there have
been no occurrences Of my trouble
worth mentioning. and I am glad to
reendorse what said in my first
statement"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
BEWARE OF PHYSIc.
Only Aeeravates Stomach Trouble and
Never Cures.

The trouble with most people who
have stomach trouble is that they ao
not like to take the time to get cured;
they overeat and then take physic
which simply upsets the stomach.
While YOU can get relief from one OF
two doses OF Mona stomach tablets
it cannot be expected that a trouble
which has been coming on for years
can be cured in q day. Chronic and
long-standing cases of stomach
trouble need at least two or three
weeks treatment before the sick
headaches, dizzy spells, bloatiug
heartburn, constipation, nervousness
and other symptoms that directly re-
suit from indigestion, are banished,
never to return.
Mona is far different from the
usual digestives which have been
used in treating stomach troubles. 1t
is taken before each meal, stimulating
the secretion of the digestive juices
and strengthening the whole system,
so that the stomach itself does the
work Of taking care OF the food which
is eaten. without distress or suffering.
No discovery in medicine in recent
years has been of greater value than
the prescription Of Mi-o-na stomach
tablets 1t is today the acknowledged
specific for the treatment OF stomach
diseases, and is relied upon as a
certainty in relieving the worst cases
of Indigestion and malassimilation,
and making a complete cure.
The strongest proof that can be
given in support of the claim that
Mi-o-na will cure the worst form of
stomach trouble Cancer excepted,)
and relieve the worst case of acute
Indigestion, is the guarantee Bowditch
Webster & Co. give with every 60-cent
box of Mi-o-na, to refund the money
unless Mi-o-na cures.
Sold and guaranteed in Waterville
by Geo. W. Dorr and in Gardiner by
C.. H. Beane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
ELECT soFFIcERs.
French Naturalization and Social Club
Holds Semi annual Meeting.

The semi-annual meeting of the
French Naturalization and Social Club.
which meets alternate Tuesdays in the
Laurel hill schoolhouse, was held Tues
day evening. The following officers
We're elected:
President-Joseph Pelletier.
Vice President-Martial Michaud.
Secretary and Observation-Disclosures
Poulin.
observation-disclosures A. Cloutier, Thorn
as Pelletier, A. s. Cyr, j. n. Bison, L.
J. LemieuX.
SteNard-Paul Dauteuil
1t was voted to hold a whist party on
the evening of Jan. 81 for the members
Of the club and their ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
AUGUSTA CHORUS
Holds Enthusiastic Meeting, Thursday
Evenine-Prof. Chapman Present.

The Augusta Chorus held a largely
attended and enthusiastic meeting at
Music hall last evening. many friends
being present besides the members of
the chorus. Director William r. Chap
man Of the Maine Music Festival was
present A feature of the evening was
his descriptive rendition OF the opera.
Aida, which the chorus is STUDYING this
season.
The plot of this great work is the
most Intensely dramatic oil any in the
whole repertory of operate compost :
lions, and though told III language dis
tinctly AMERICAN" as Mr.. Chairman >
graphic uttcranceS usually are. the
story ioses nothing in the telling as, he
tells il. Imagine two women in love
with tee same man. ono % these Il
kings Gau2nt"r and the other = slew.
though the daughter Of anotn-:' ! az.
and one max form Slight nnt:":, u.
complications; T"sG.ti?% 'r. W,,.r
the ni.ta in -. Z, . :, = "r.s,, <i,.tnri-
rtIs :" raj. VI ,r. 4. s!a.t .:r.,
Aids. Il Who il y. Inc! ~ TIE E.,.s
OF Egypt to marry his daughter as, 4
reward Cf merit. the plot thioEc1s. In
the captive train. OF the victor general
is thu king of Ethiopia, Aida's father.
Aida is torn between low. for her IA
thrr and love Tor EadaMes, the gen
cral; she implores Radames 70 save
her father from death, and the Eth
OpiIn king coming upon the scene ell
treats Hadamcs to t'y to his own coun-
try where they viii all he hanpy ever
after.
HaG:.rles finally consents, but there
is 2 ~ in the amber. The Egyptian
king within the temple has overheard
this conversation, and Rad;,mes is car
ried away. The punishment Tor trca-
son i'll Egypt was to be sealed up alive
il tomb. but Amners, the king q
daughter. tries to save him. Size Of
fers him lie and herself if he will but
rnnource Aida. Bat" said Mr.. Chap
man. i,npressively, "Radames declares
h. would prefer to die"
The last act" said the director, lis,
where Caruso earns his big money"
In the crypt of the temple stands
Eatia,hes, with two priests in the act
at letting down the fata! stone, which
:'i.uts him from the world forever
Radanles sings his desparins song.
Wien suddenly he discovers Aida who
has concealed herself there 20 die with
hlE. Within the temple above the
priests chant, Hail. Mighty Phtan.
The effect is simply Overwhelming and
no words can describe it.
MIR. Chapman said that in the Won
derful 81 enc, grand finale, where priests,
people. slaves, the king and Anneris
carry along the score in a surge Of the
gr"1deEt music conceivable. The effecr
is "cngulfing," as he described it; one
is drowned. engulfed, as it were, in a
sea OF magnificent sound. Radames'
song in the last act is thought to be
the most beautiful in all the range OF
Nerdi's operas. MIR. Chapman played
the music himself of the chief choruses
and RadameS' songs.
In connection with Prof. Chapman's
visit it may be said that there is
rumOr that the famous contralto, Nine
Schumaun-H eiDk may be heard in Au-
susta in April. and if SO the people
of Kennebec valley will have the op-
portunity of lifetime for hearing the
great prima donna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

day The average daily wages, includ-
ing general officers, were s2oi against
s1eS in 1906.
The average daily wages of work
men have Increased 81 cents per day
since 1901.
The number of men employed 10y the
street railways the past year was
154s against 1886 in 1906. an increase
in the number of employed of PA.
The total amount paid in wages
during the past year was 1902, 065. 5:
against 1854. 6i35 in 1906. an increas.
in wages paid of Sc! COLT
The fetal compensation paid fol
wages by both steam and street rail.
ways was ss.963.24931 against S5,s1s,.
e56.17 in 1866, ar increase in wages
paid of s1,O44 ,593.14.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
cushnoc Grange Installation.

The offcers-elect of Cushnoc Grange
Riverside were installed at the regular
meeting Wednesday by Brother r. ID.
Leavitt Of Auburn, chairman of the
executive committee of the State
Grange assisted by Brother and Sister
II. u. L. Aver of Vassalboro Grange as
follows:
Mastered L. Foster.
Overscer-.H. II. Halves.
Lecturer-aIrs. Dennis DonaVan.
Steward--(;. f. Dudley.
Assistant Steward-Maurice Apple
ton.
Chaplain-Mrs. J. NJ. Cross.
Treasurer T. C. GetcheIl.
Secretay-.E. E. Randall.
Gate Keeper-Scott Clark.
Ceres-Mrs. G.. f. Foster.
Pomona-Mrs. G.. f. Dudley.
Flora-Mrs. Clarence Gardner.
Lady assistant steward-Miss Lucy
Brown.
The work was very finely done and
brought forth many compliments from
those present. There We're large
number present from VaSsalboro
Grange. The installation was followed
by literary program interspersed with
music, arranged by the lecturer. Selec-
tons were given by the Grange choir
Recitations were given by Sister Lucy
Brown, Sister Mabel Gardiner, Sister
Helen Rollins, Brother James Clark
Brother Frank Rand of Vassalborc
Grange, solo by Sister Lucy Brown
song, by Master Burton Cross. charade
in care of Sister Randall. dialogue by
several of the ladies. The entire pro-
gram was finely rendered ana much
enjoyed. ..'-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
Kennebec County Horses,
Cows and Oxen.
Slight Gain in Number Of For.
mer...Decrease IN Others.
Apple' Men Will Meet at the State
.4.ze.. Capitol January "a. ..--azzs
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Next Meeting of Governor and Coun'
Gil Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 10 A. M.

The annual report Of the Board of
State Assessors, which has been filed
with the Governor and Council, con-
tains the following interesting statis-
ties relative to the live stock in
kennebec county. The report shows
that there are now in the county TO-
3G1 horses, valued at $722,340; 15,413
cows, valued at 1851, 120, and 753 oxen.
valued at $37,SS2. In 1906 there were
in the county, according to the report
Of the board, 1929 horses, valued at
sos, 0G1; 1868 COWS, valued at 1852,
030, and 756 oxen, valued at $38,G91.
Augusta has the largest number of
horses and cows and Pittston the
largest number of oxen.
The following table shows the num-
her of horses, COWS ard oxen by towns:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Great interest is manifested in the
basketball game billed for tonight be-
tween the Cony High and Richmond
High school teams in City hall. Be
tween the halves of the first game Il
game will be played by the teams of
the classes of 1910 and 1911. The price
of admission has been fixed at rs cents
for adults and Is cents for children.
Good games and good time is antici-
pated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

A meeting of the creditors of NJ. f.
Sprague, the Drew lumberman who re-
Gently made an assignment. was held
Thursday at Bangor. Mr.. Sprague had
Intended to make proposition to the
creditors but did not do so. deciding to
enter voluntary bankruptcy. A commit
tee to recommend and secure the cleo
tion of proper trustees was appointed by
the creditors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
gratitude to all friends for the kind
nesses shown during the illness and
death of the late Mrs. Percy b. Mars
ton
PERCY r. MARSTON,
MRS. NJ o. MARSTON,
MIR. AND MRS. GEO. HARVEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
A CARD

This is TO certify that all druggists are
authorized to refund your money IL Fo-
Iev's Horey and Tar fails to cure your
cough or cold. it stops the cough. heals
the lungs and prevents serious results
from a cold Cures. la grippe coughs and
prevents pneumonia and consumption.
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Rowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

The price of spruce gum has adj
vanced in this city to 20 cents per
ounce. 1t is stated by local dealers
in this community that good spruce
gum is exceedingly scarce and that
the only supply now available is some
of the old stock, as the new gum has
not vet arrived from the great north
woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

The following corporation has filed
its certificate Of organization at the
office OF the secretary of state:
International Sales Co. organized at
Portland, for the purpose Of conduct
ing n general commission business
with $4,000 capital stock. of which s75
is paid i'll. Officers: President, H. l..
Cram Of Portland; treasurer, William
J.. Pike of Portland Certificate filed
Jan. 16, 1905
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
If
People
Only Knew

that you are willing to sell some
furniture. live stock, poultry. improved
or vacant property, or whatever 1t mag
be. at much less than its actual value,
you would soon make : sale. n 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

II. M. Bean of Camden, one of the
leading horsemen Of that town and the
owner of several fast steppers. was in
this city on matters of business Thurs
lay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Adjutant General Farnham. who had
been in attendance at the 10th annual
meeting Of the National Guard As
ISOLATION Of the United States at Bos-
ton. arrived home Wednesday evening.
General Farnham states that the
meeting was a great success from
business standpoint and was also
source Of much pleasure to those
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Take DeEitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
They promptly relieve backache and weak
hack Sold by Bowditch. Webster 4 Co.