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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-13
BIG LOBSTER CATCH.
Splendid Work Of Maine Commission
ers Now Showing Results.

Rocliland, Me-, Oct. 12.-That the lob
ster catch of Maine during the present
season will be the best in 20 years is the
statement of James Donohue Of Rock
land, State commissioner of sea and shore
fisheries, who has just finished a canvas
of the coast fisheries Commissioner
Donohue states that more than Cne-half
of the lobster catchers of the State have
united to protect the lobster and aid in
its propagation by replacing in the water
n! crustaceans below the legal length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-13
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Oct. 12.-During the
last three days a cool wave has adj
vanced from the British Northwest
Territory eastward and southea stward
with freezing temperature. over the
eastern portion of the country Tues
day and Wednesday will be fair with
rising temperatures Wednesday me
winds along the New England and
middle Atlantic coasts Will be light
and variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-13

The Paris Journal Monday appealed
to the government to decorate Wilbur
Wright with the Legion of Honor in
recognition of his success in aerial
navigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-13
MIR, TAFT LEAVES ON
LAST SPEAKING TOUR.
Will Garry the Campaign Right Up to
Election Day---M. Bryan Answers
Gov. Hughes on the Trusts.

to enforce laws in favor of organized
labor than all his predecessors"
The candidate was relieved in his
speaking today by Senator William
Alden Smith of Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-13
THE WEATHER
FAIR.

Washington. Oct. 12.-Forecast for
New England: Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday; warmer Wednesday. light
variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-13
FOR MANSLAUGHTER.
Seth Chambers Of Sanford Held for
Killing Ralph Downs.

Sanford, Me-, Oct l2.-Seth Chambers,
who was charged by coroner's jury with
gross carelessness in causing the death
of Ralph Fl. Downs on Sept. g while
handling shotgun, was bound over TO
the grand jury today on the charge of
manslaughter Bail was fixed at 5000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-13
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Oct. 12-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Tuesday;
Wednesday fair with rising tempera :
ture; westerly to southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-13
1904

/ Act.., 10c. cigar
IA Mn increase for past nine months
II. Eaa.oS Sixty-Eight Thousand. Fac
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03

81 would like to know to whom Miss
Letitia will give that beautiful pinkish
mauve crepe de chine" unused Betty
Cleaveland; she was still called Betty
by most people who knew her, and
secretly she liked the abbreviation
better than the real name Elizabeth.
Last year she gave Molly a beauti-
full church and street tailored dress,
and t5is year she has ordered from
- that perfectly exquisite visiting
and reception dress, and one of us
will get it, but which one? Miss Le-
titia's an old dear, and she says it is
her way of indulging her love for
pretty things her taste tells her is too
juvenile for her, though she's hand
some enough to wear anything. | hope
| will be the fortunate one this year."
Betty dimpled and blushed; 81 do hope
So" naively. Il had as well ask dad
dy for the moon as for a tandem
broidered crepe, trimmed with fioun-
ces of the finest point lace, and hat,
gloves, stockings, and slippers to
match, and lingerie, hand made,
a princess might be glad to
wear. l do want that dress, dreadfully,
but l will try"-more slowly-"to re-
joice for the one that gets it. Tracy
loves that color-one never does know
what decides Miss Letitia in favor of
the girl she is playing fairy godmother
to- do hope it will be me-"
Betty is a dainty southern maiden
Of the thoroughbred type, colored like
a moss rose, and %distracting enough
to reduce a dozen SWANS to despair,
She, with half a dozen other girls,
met at Miss Letitia's once a week, to
take lessons in fine sewing from that
handsome spinster.
In her trim walking skirt and pink
shirtwaist of soft tucked china silk
Betty looked most captivating, and
SO Tracy Dunlop told her as they
walked toward Miss Letitia's hand.
some home.
I'VE will never have another misun
derstanding, Tracy" Betty assured him
for the hundredth time, and while
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03

Tracy might be skeptical, he knew his
lady too we'll to express doubt SO soon
after being restored to favor.
Il hope not, Betty; think Miss LIE
titia might let a fellow come and see
your charmed circle. l say, isn't she
handsome for an old girl?"
you mustn't speak SO of her, Tracy;
she is our godmother, you know. Did
you know | am making Dittie's boy
his first short clothes? You should
see him, he's such a fine fellow"
II think Miss Letitia's a brick; must
you go in; can't l go to the door with
your" he %entreated, as they paused at
the gate.
NO. said Betty, obdurately.
Then, wait a moment-you do care
for me a little, don't you, sweetheart"
Eyes, when you are a good boy"
and with that shaft, she sped up the
walk to join Miss Letitia and her flock
already assembled in the spacious
airy sitting room.
Miss Letitia Houghton was a hand
some, wellpreserved woman of fifty
five or six, with a fine figure, and a
splendid head of silvery hair, very be-
coming to her rosy cheeks and bright
eyes. Everything about her was sump-
tuous; her dress of violet velvet and
point lace made her look like a chate-
laine of an ancient castle, surrounded
by her maidens. The resemblance
was further enhanced by the carved
chair in which she sat enthroned, as it
we're.
BY what means Miss Letitia would
arrive at her decision regarding the
dress, none knew; what it was they
did, Of left undone, or what they did
to commend themselves to her, they
never knew. She did not decide by
their skill at needlework, or by their
prompt attendance, SO they were to-
tally In the dark.
"Laggard Betty" exclaimed Miss Le-
titia, ~playfully, enjoying, as she al
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
BAD ITCHING HuMoR.
Limbs Below the Knees Were Raw
Feet Swoilen-SIeep Broken
Cured in 2 Days by Cuticura.

Some two months ago l had a hui
NOR break out on my limbs below my
knees. They came to look like raw
b%eefsteak, all red, and no one knows
how they itched and burned. They
were so swollen that l could not get
my shoes on for a week or more. l
used five or six different remedies and
got no help, only when applying them
the burning was worse and the itching
less. For two or three weeks the suf-
fering was intense and during that
time 4 did not sleep an hour at a time.
Then n morning l tried a bit of
Cuticura. From the moment it touched
ne the itching was gone and I have
aot telt a bit Of it since. The swelling
vent Gown and in two days had my
shoes on and was about as usual.
George B. Farley, so South State St.,
Concord, N. H., May IA, 1907"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
At the Breakfast Table

The young wife dipped the ladle
into the porridge and smiled inquiring,
ly at the overnight guest.
"Will you have some hot Scotch,
Mr.. Dash?" she asked.
Dash laughed.
Hot Scotch? Where is it?" said he.
why, here, of course" said the
young wife, in a perplexed tone.
Didn't you know that oatmeal is
called hot Scotch?"
Ell" Dash stammered, and
then the young husband caught his
eye, and he was silent.
Il didn't know it myself till last
year." she explained. II heard George
inviting his cousin over the telephone
to meet him at the office and have 9
hot Scotch. | didn't know what hot
Scotch was till you told me, did !
George?"
George, very red, answered huskily:
mo, my dear"
Laughing at her own ignorance, the
lady proceeded to serve the thick, pale
hot Scotch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
AT MERCY or TELEPHONE

and all this, of course, is duly taken
Into consideration by the bad.man.
nered person who calls him up; who,
II his victim were talking with some
n else in a room, would scarcely
have the effrontery to walk up and
break into the conversation; or who
wouldn't force himself into a private
office, but who makes no bones OF
gleefully sitting in a neighboring
booth and compelling the unfortunate
man to listen to him.
Thus the telephone has brought into
existence a new nuisance. Something
ought to be done about neutralizing
his pernicious activity.-Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
When Disease viii Disappear.

At the %reopening of a medical school
In London recently Sir John Broad
bent, in an address to the students,
said that he looked forward ito some
Utonian era when such diseases as
influenza, pneumonia, measles, scarlet
fever and the like will become more
or less extinct as a result of proper
ventilation Of Offices. shops, public
buildings and private houses, and 9th
er sanitary measures, such as the
avoidance of overcrowding, the aboli-
ton Of children's parties and the habit
Of indiscriminate kissing, The last
should not be a hardship" Sir John
added, if we accept the schoolboy's def
milton Of a kiss: 1t is just putting
your mouth to a persons cheek and
drawing in your breath, SO as to make
a little noise, which is not bad, but 1t
does nothing in the way of helping
you to love the person"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
MADE REACHES HIS FRIENDS.
Act Of Artemus Ward That Had Faf.
Reaching Effect.

George v. KeIcey, a veteran journal!
list of Cleveland, remembers Artemas
Ward well.
Ward called on me-" he said the
other day, the night before one of
his panorama lectures. There were
some three or four large reaches sour
rying about my room, and they attract
ed his attention.
81 am very fond of roaches,' he
said. Once, in my own home, l found a
roach struggling in a bowl of water. /
took a half walnut shell and put him
in it; it made a good boat; l gave him
a couple of toothpicks for oars. Next
morning l saw that he had fastened
a hair to n of the toothpicks, and
had evidently been fishing. Then,
overcome with exhaustion, he had
fallen asleep. The sight moved me. l
took him out, washed him, gave him
a spoonful of boiled egg, and let him
co. That roach never forgot my kind
ness, and now my home is full Of
reaches"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
Business Men In No Sense Defense.
less to imposition.

Science makes possible new forms
of impoliteness. Why should a man,
simply because he has a telephone,
be taken advantage of by the other
man on the outside, who wants to sell
him something, or bore him. or i'm
perfume him In some other way? And
a way important only to himself.
The man who has a telephone is, in
a large sense, at the mercy of the
outside world. AS it may be Of the
utmost Importance, he must always
answer the call. If he tries to inau-
gurate a system whereby the name
and business of the person who calls
him up must first be made known,
then he is bound to offend some one,
and acquire the d~isagreeable reputa-
ton Of a certain superiority and loft
ness OF which he is by no means
guilty. He is in a sense ~defenseless,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
BY A COOK
CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE IN A
WoMEN'S BOARDING HOUSE.
How a Famlshed TablefuI Had to Wait
for Their Turkey Until the Bel
lieerent Female Could Be
Coaxed from the Room.

my most unpleasant and yet most
comical experience of Christmas-keep-
ing" said the concert singer, dates
back to the time when l lived for
economy's sake in a home for working
women. The cook we had was a good
one, and so, when Christmas day came,
we all felt assured that at one o'clock
we should have our orthodox turkey
and-plum-pudding dinner.
But one bottle of whisky, SNUG
gled into a Christian kitchen, will up
set the expectations of 80 hungry
boarders. Just how many drinks the
cook had that morning, l cannot say,
but when dinner time came she was
belligerently drunk. The turkey was
as well roasted as though she had
been sober, but what was that to the
boarders in general, when she stood
over 1t, carving-knife in hand, declar-
ing that not a soul in that dining-room
should have a mouthful of it but
mamma and myself?
"Vainly did the matron threaten and
entreat. The determined cook was not
to be disarmed. Mamma and l were
beautifully helped, but the others sat
and waited, wondering what would be
the outcome of the trouble. Finally,
the defeated matron came out of the
kitchen, and with tears in her voice,
said to me:
81 can do nothing with her. Will
you go in and see what you can do?'
"And so l went in, and in my most
affable name invited intoxicated
Bridget to sit down and have a friend
ly cup of tea with myself. She com
piled, though with an eye still on the
turkey. After we had had our tea, by
exerting all Of my arts and wiles ! per-
suaded her to go up stairs and to bed.
It was not until she was safely IL of
the kitchen that dinner was served to
the other boarders.
"Of course the next day there was a
bad quarter of an hour for that cook,
n that ended with her getting her
duds together and skipping. Many,
in fact, all OF us, were ready to plead
for her, knowing that she could not
easily be replaced; but the matron
was adamant, protesting that in her
experience with the creature she had
already forgiven her until seventy
times seven, and she wasn't going to
forgive her again. And ! heard after
ward that It was really a year or
more before the was taken
back again into that kitchen.
Naturally. it was easier for the
other boarders, who, you may be sure,
resented that invasion Of their wit
ties to .sorgive the cook than to make
friends with m and me, and from
that time on we the most unpop-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
polnn un the Gifts

A new way of doing up gifts which
will please all, and particularly de-
light the children, is to use white It's
sue paper for wrappers, and, instead
Of tying with ribbon, fasten the paper
in place by using small seals over the
edges where they are folded down.
The seals come specially for the BUR
pose and are decorated with tiny
sprays Of holly. If you are sending
off a Christmas box put a layer Of
white tissue paper or white cotton on
top Of the packages and over This
sprigs of holly or mistletoe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
Diversion in the Country.

Il visited E. R. Thomas and found
him doing well after his motor acct
dent said a member Of the Automo-
bile Club of America. Thomas, as
usual, rallied against U bad roads.
He said that a friend who lived in
the country had been to see him.
THE country is all right in the
summer Thomas admitted, but in
the fall and winter don't you find it
dull?'
"Dullg said the other. No, in
deed. Why. out our way some motor
car or other gets stuck in the mud
every night"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
~ The Rldinn School

Mount your horse on the left side.@
why? What difference does Il
maker"
IT'S the rule"
But why should II be the ruler"
Because in the past horsemen wore
swords. They wore them on the left
hip. Hence, had they mounted on the
right side, the sword would have got
in the way. So they mounted on the
left, and we still mount on the left.
Horses are accustomed to it, and IL
you try to get up from the right you
are liable to be kicked"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constt
tutional disease, and in order to cure 1t you must take
internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in.
lernally, and acts directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not a quack medi-
cine. II was prescribed by one OF the best physicians
in this country for yeats and is a regular prescription.
It is composed OF the best tones known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination Of the
TWO ingredients Is what produces such wonderful re.
tults In curing catarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo. o,
Sold by Druggists. price 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
BREAKS A COLD PROMPTLY

The following formula is a never
falling remedy for colds:
One ounce of Compound Syrup OF
Sarsaparilla, n ounce Toris Com
pound and one-half pint Of good
whiskey, mix and shake thoroughly
each time and use in doses of a table
spoonful every four hours.
This if followed up will cure an
acute cold in "a hours. The ingre-
dents can be gotten at any drug store.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
a New Ajiment.

A South side four-year-old was not
40 full Of mischievousness as usual.
what is the matter, Ethel?' asked
her mother. Aren't you feeling well?'
Nom replied the little miss. Y
fink there mus be somefng wrong
wifi my liver and bacon."-Kansas
City Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03

The kidney secretions passed irregu-
iarly with pain, and l bloated badly.
My head swan and spots fitted before
my eyes. One doctor said l was in
durable. However, l found prompt re-
lief when l started using Doan's Kid
ney Pills, and the troubles l have re.
lated gradually disappeared"
Sold by all dealers. SOC a box. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03

Is broom straws, dip them in gold or
silver paint and paste them back of
the star in punches of three. Take a
piece of writing paper. roll it into a
stiff roll, fasten one end to a twig
and paste the other end at the back of
the star. The star may then be ar.
ranged at the top Of the tree.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
Wisdom Of the waIrus.

The Walrus mentioned shoes and
ships and sealing wax and cabbages
and kings.
anything but the real issues at
stake" it explained.
Thus It proved itself an exalted poll
tician.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03

ago l contracted &C.
we're kidney trouble
and my back began
to ache continually.
Every day it seemed
worse. The least
pressure ON my back
tortured me, and l
could not stoop with
out a had tWinee
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03

ular persons in the house. We had
been ruined by a cooks favor. 1t
would not have mattered so much
about the boarders, but the detection
of her kitchen head was too much for
the matron's magnanimity, and as she
managed the lady managers of that
institution, it was not very long before
We too, in our culinary friends Ian.
guage, had to get our buds together
and skip"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03

Lewis Single Binder cigar-richest, most
satisfying smoke on the market. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Pec.ia, III.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03

He's a poor expressman who Ia un-
able to deliver the goods.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
SEEMED WORSE EVERY DAY.
A Dangerous Case of Kidney Com.
plant and How II Was Checked.

Mrs. Lucy Quebeck, Mechanic St.
Hope Valley, R. l., says: Eight years
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
ALPINE PERILs.

Disgust of Timson, who has been
lodging his tailor for the !. st six
months, when he suddenly comes upon
him at the summit Of a mountain in
switzerland.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
TOP STAR
FOR THE
CHRISTI MAS
TREE

Cut out of a piece of cardboard the
form of a five-pointed star five inches
long. Cover with gold leaf or silver
leaf. For the rays of light take about
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
nNpgsl6esfo Tor
4AUhristmas
- S5presentH

lily. An effect of plumage is gained
by using dark water %colors, marking
all over the body.
Jewel Cabinet.
An ingenious little article is a jewel
basket, made of a square box, fitted
with pill box drawers, each having a
passe partout ring for a handle. 1t is
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
Box for Ball of Irvine.

Irvine holders are circular boxes
covered with leather or linen, in deep
colors. Little match boxes that are
very charming for mems tables are
made of the ordinary match boxes that
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-12-03
Paper Owls.

Comical paper owls are made of
plain brown tissue paper, crinkled by
passing through the hands a number
of times. Stuff with wadding, and tie
at each end. Cut one end in a point
for the tail. Leave the other end wide
and square for the head. Sew shoe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-05
NARROW RANGE IN
 STOCK TRADING Market Is Confined To Very Limited Operations PRICES SAG TO LOW POINT While the Market Is Under Influence of Heavy Bear Pressure Buying
 Always Starts an Advance,
 Showing Strength.
PRICES SAG TO LOW POINT

New York, March 1.-The small circle of professional traders, whose operations now make up the scope of daily trans actions in the stock market struggled III vain today to effect any considerable movement They were hard put to find arguments as .a nominal explanation ot their operations. The day was practically barren of price movements or news or any interest The fiattening out of yes terday's brief squirt of activity served to discourage completely the hopes Of any immediate revival of dealings Ill stocks. Notwithstanding the almost total paralysis of the demand for securities the bear traders find no important offer- ings coming out to afford them oppor- tunity to cover short contracts.
 The lethargy of the market is recognized as the reflection of the pause in the pro- gress of affairs and the hesitation in the formation of definite opinions over the direction to be taken when progress Is resumed. Evidence of revival of industry and reeuperation of business was no- regarded as clear enough to warrant opei ations today The reduction of the divi- dend on Calumet and Hecla stock and on a minor copper company had dis couraging effect on holders of the copper industrlals. Another reduction in the price of copper in London today was another factor in the same direction.
 Some selling of Union Pacific was under suspicion of coming from well informed source and the traders were encouraged to join in the selling, only to find the stock in scarce supply when they attempt ed to cover. Securities of low grade rail roads, Of which the margin of earnings of fixed charges is small, were affected by the heavy declines in earnings being shown by the January statements coming to hand There WAS continued discussion of the amount of unfriendly criticism and hostile measures directed against the financial centers and the speculative mar kets and there was a disposition to ascribe to this much of the profound dullness which has now overtaken the stock mar ket.
 Opinions are divided over the probable action of the Bank of England governors in official discount rate tomorrow The present increase in money market sup plies in London is complicated with the question of needed protection against a demand from Berlin to help in meeting the pressure on supplies in that market The scarcity of stocks was the basis fol turn against the shorts, which causet a brisk rise lateYin the day, when Great Oregon ore certificates developed pro- rounced strength. This movement alsI