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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
POWER OF WAGE GARNER.
Mrs, Golden Sanderson Of London
Speaks to Boston Women.

Boston. Jan. Mrs. Golden Sam
derson of London. the English woman's
suffragist. spoke in Boston for the first
time tonight, a large audience. COM
posed mostly of women. gathering in
Fanueil hall to listen to her address on
1.-THE Power of the Wage Garner.
Mrs. Golden Sanderson made an APP
peal to laboring men to stand together
and to join in aid of the wOman's suf-
fragist. and then proceeded to discuss
the suffragist problem as related to
New England, England and America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
Insure STRONG
DIGES ITO N

No. Waterford, Me-. Sept. 3 1906.
II am now taking my fourth bottle
of your Bitters for dyspepsia. They
have been great help to me. would
gladly recommend them to anyone
suffering from indigestion"
Yours respectfully, James A. Kimball.
If you suffer from indigestion, profit
by the advice of thousands of people and
begin using II. F." Atwood's Bitters.
They insure a hearty appetite, strong
digestion. and good health. 35c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
PECULIAR STATISTICS
Arc Given In Record Of Portland
Weather Bureau For 1907.

Portland. Me. Jan. 1.-The year just
closed was the second coolest in the
history of the Portland weather bu-
reau and there have been only three
Defenders warmer than the month
which closed at midnight. The COM
bination probably is unparalleled in the
history Of this city. The year closed
al degrees colder than the average
December was 1ss degrees warmer
than the average for that month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
AGNES is INDIGNANT
That Her Name Is Brought Into Har-
rison, N. j., Murder.

Philadelphia. Jan 1.-Agnes O'Keefe.
a hello girl at the Hotel Hanover i'm
this city, appeared much surprised to-
day when told she was at first supposed
TO have been the victim Of the swamp
murder at Harrison. n. ]. What on
EARTH" she exclaimed, could have led
them to believe it was II"
Until two weeks ago when she came
to tho Hotel Hanover. Agnes O'Keefe
was employed as maid by Mrs. Henry
kale of 123 Cleveland avenue, Orange.
n. j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
Sec. Taft in Washington.

Washington. Jan. 1.---Secretary Taft
returned from Boston Today. As his
train was beiated he did not attend the
gathering Of the cabinet at the White
House preliminary to the New Years
day reception but went directly to the
war department to give attention to
some personal mail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02

Alfred H.. Sphinx. editor of the st.
Louis World of st. Louis, Mo-. who
was snot by Victor D. Grow, an en-
ploye, during an alteration in the Of
flee Of the newspaper Tuesday night.
was resting easier Wednesday ard the
physicians think he has an even chance
for recovery. The X-Ray will be used
to locate the bullet and an operation
will be performed for its removal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02

At recent meeting of Machias Valley
Grange. No $50. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:cG. II.
Foster. master; r. W. Chandler. oversser;
Mrs. Emily White. lecturer: John NJ
Hadiey. steward: Orrin J.. Day. assistant
steward: Samuel ". Hill. chaplain; Ern-
est Crane. treasurer; Mrs. FArrie Hadley
secretary: Franklin Berrt. gate keeper
Ms. Winfield ,Hansconi. Ceres. Mrs. Ella
J. Long. Pomona: Mrs. Rovena Berry
, Flora; Mrs. Lizzie Mailer. iasy. ssistan
steward $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
WITH FULL CREW.
Brown Mill at Dover Resumes Opera.
tions Wednesday.

Dover, Me-, eJan. 1.-Operations in
the Brown mill Of the American Wooden
Co., which were discontinued early in
December for the purpose of curtail-
ment. were resumed today with a full
crew, numbering about 800. The mill
will for the present run the last four
days of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02

What might have been serious acct
dent occurred IN the sole leather room Of
Leonard & Barrows' factory at Belfast
Tuesday morning Frank Roberts, while
working on large rolling machine. got
his hand caught and two Of his fingers
badly crushed, ,He was Immediately taken
to the~Waido County hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02

The county commissioners met at the
court house Wednesday forenoon and
settled many matters that had been dc-
cumulating during the past year Dur
ing the morning the following organi-
zation was effected: H. H. Adams. Bel
grade. chairman of the board. with L.
II. Williams Of Augusta and |. Il.
Bradley of Vienna as associates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02

Two fremen were seriously injured
and damage estimated at 100000 re-
suited Wednesday, from fire which
completely destroyed the Excelsior
~'"'dinS at the southwest corner of
Sixth avenue and Grant street. Pitts
burg, Pa. Owing to the holiday there
was TO one in the various Offices Of the
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02

Sheriff Dana Q. Coolidge of Franklin
county was in this city Wednesday,
bringing a patient to the Insane hos
pital from Strong. Sheriff Coolidge will
return to Pennington this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
"A SON OF MAINE.
Simeon p. Folsom Dies ut St. Paul,
Mimi, Aged 80.

St. Paul. Mimi, Jan. 1.-Simeon
Pearl Folsom. the first city engineer Of
st. Paul, died Tuesday at the age of
SS. Mr.. Folsom graduated from N'e5-
leyan Seminary in 1887.
When the boundary dispute arose be-
tween Maine and New Hampshire, nc
was appointed, a major on the staff Of
the Maine commander. In 1910 he came
Nest :. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
Hard Colds.

People whose blood is pure are not
nearly so likely to take hard colds as
are others.
Physiology goes into the reason.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the blood
pure, causing healthy action Of the
mucous membrane and giving strength
and tone to all the organs and func-
lions.
This great medicine RECEIVERS the
system afser cold. as no other does.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02

The explosion Of lamp in the home
of George Steger at 3Collinsville, H..
Tuesday night set Tire TO the house
and thrse children, persisted in the
flames. The mother was seriously
burned In attempting to rescue her
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
! GENERAL SPORTS.
Continued fyom rage FouE, i

matches in Canada. two in Philadelphia
and two in New York As chairman Of
the football section of the Staten Is
land Cricket and Tennis Club, Mr.
Marley will arrange to have the two
matches in New York played on the
grounds at Livingston, Staten Is
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-02
Augusta Locals.

Mr.. Goodfriend, advance agent for
Dockstader's Ministries, was in this
city Yesterday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
The Russian Blouse,

Just at the moment there is a de-
cided penchant for the Jersey OF the
Russian blouse persuasion. II is deco
rated with gold buttons. the revers,
collar aid cuffs being Of a contrasting
'ahAde. For instance, blue with red
facings looks remarkably well. The
skirt worn with Il should also be Of
blue stitched with red. and an eminent.
ly distinctive cachet can be given to
the ensemble by a belt and little
crayat OF cerise leather. the latter be.
Ing arranged with becoming lingerie
collar.--From Taller.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
coIored Lace sIouses.

A lace blouse to match the suit
will be more in fashion this year than
plain white or ecru one. One does
not have to dye the lace. as the shops
ofier the material In all the new col.
ors. Green and brown. blue and VIC.
let. are among the colors. and the
shades of these colors run the fashion
able gamut.
The chantilly patterns are very
much In fashion. but the square, con.
ventional hlet designs are also popu.
lar. The lining is a China silk or soft
pongee in the same shade as the lace.
These blouses are simply made and
are worn with plain coat suits as well
a.. fancy ones. They have a yoke and
stock OF white or cream lace. and II
there ia any other trimming II is made
or satiA piping and satin buttons.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
The Doctors Fee,

The average man will give a lawyer
$500 to $500. together with u llfctime's
praise, TO keep him out OF the peniten.
tiary for from two TO ten years, and at
the same time he will raise a phos.
phOrescent glow and n kick that can
be heard around the world II a doctor
charges him $50 TO 500 TO keep him
out OF he'll for n lifetime. We are the
only people under Gods ethereal tent
to-day who keep open shop "a hours
each day and 1856 days in each year.
We are also tee only laborers TO keep
on working for people who do not pay.
can carry my part OF charity with
as good n grace rs most men. | can
go through rain, snow or mud and do
my best, provided the case is one OF
worthy need. but to reward continually
downright rascallty. willful drunken.
ness and wanton laziness is getting
out Of my line.--Texas State Journal
OF Medicine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
LInInns for Gowns.

The fashions OF the season must not
he passed over without some mention
OF the Innings used In the gowns. Tai.
feta has held its place alone as a lin.
ing silk, but now for some dresses Il
must give way to n softer material.
Satin evening wraps are lined with
satin. the ideal lining material. for II
cllngs TO the figure and in no way in.
terferes with the grace OF the dress.
A house gown OF satin or crepe de
chine may be lined to perfection with
white hamutai or China silk Evening
gowns are frequently lined with n soft
crepe de chine.
AS a rule, a gown built upon the lin.
ing and sewn to It has a far more
clinging effect than II made separately
and worn over lining slip. II petit.
coat is worn under the gown II may
be OF crepe de chine or stockinet in
white.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
DISPLAYING ONES BEST CHINA.
Fad at Present to Serve Different
Courses on Different China.

Ones china indicates almost as
much in the house as ones attire.
The dainty woman loves beautiful
china, she Is miserable II served with
large, ugly dishes. showing brass
bands and immense pink and red
roses. or course. a Coalport service
would cost the wealthy woman 81 800,
as much as some people pay for a
house, but we certainly are fortunate
In being able to get duplicates of the
finest plate now made. II Is the fad
at present 10 serve the different
courses on different china. beginning
with white and blue. then pink and
blue. blue and gold. etc. It does not
show very good taste. but is an excel.
lent method OF displaying ones china.
The best china with the very neatest
patterns suggests refinement. We are
told that in no place will china he
found so fragile and beautiful rs In
England. French plate is handsome.
rather ornate and expensive. but the
English sets are as delicate as egg
shells. or course. many follow the
fashion of royalty, but for the average
home, the good white china set OF
dishes, neatly decorated. answers
every purpose. For $50 one can get
an exclusive set. but S25 will buy a
set OF dishes worthy OF place on the
table OF any American.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
Unusually Sever. prouoh,

The water in Lake Champlaln during
the recent drought reached the lowest
point recorded IN local history. nine
feet below high water mark. Steam.
ers were Obliged to abandon many OF
their trips on account OF the lmpossl.
billy OF making landings at the docks.
The mountain brooks became almost
dry. and the beds OF some OF the larg.
est rivers were mere threads Of wa.
ter. The drought aud forest fros wcro
ruinous 10 agricultural interests
New York Sun.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
coLoRED WAISTS OF FISH NET.
Russian Fabric Extends Vogue from
Yelling to Blouses.

Not only has Russian FISH net in.
vaded the field of yelling, but II is to
be dominant fabric for good.looking
blouses. Except for the most ordin.
airy purposes. the white wash blouse is
to be relegated to the background this
winter, and even with the street tai.
lored suits colored waists are to be
worn.
They must harmonic with, II they
do not match, the skirt and coat. Fish
net is dyed in all colors this season, TO
be used for these blouses. II Is espe.
cially good in taupe. in plum purple, in
bronze and In dark blue.
It's coarse mesh makes It wear ad.
mirably. II is lined with soft silk or
messaline. though silk pongee is used
by some dressmakers.
The elaborate ones to be worn with
handsome long.skirted suits are made
up Of cloth of gold or silver. the new
weave that is soft and pliablc. The old
harsh variety was never artistic and
was a failure as lining
These net blouses are trimmed with
satin bands of wide silk braid. When
they are made up simply for everyday
wear they are finished with high
turnover collar and cuffs OF the ma
te7ial edged with plating OF satin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
LAMENT FOR CHANGED TIMES.
Adonlram corntop Dlseourses on Pres.
ent.pay EStravaaanes.

Yes, stree. Bill, times Is changed
since you an me was doin' our court.
In" said Adoniram Corntop, with
note OF sadness in his voice. to old
Andy Glover. who had come over to
set n spell"
when We was dom our courtln'.
Andy, a gal thought she was bein'
treated right harnsom IL Teller
bought her ten cents wuth o. pep'mints
once In awhile, an II he TUX her to
any doin's In town she didn't expect
him to go down into his jeans to the
tune Of dollar or two fer ice cream
an soda water an candy at fo'ty cents
paound. My son 81 TUX his duckey.
doodle to the band concert In town
yistidny an there want quarter left
OF a dollar bill he struck me fer time
he got home. Beats all the way young
folks throw the money away nova.
days. tell ye times is changed
nightly since we was boys. an the
Lawd only knows what the end will
be with a Teller layin' out 70 cents on
a gal in one day."-Puck.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
is YEARS OF SUFFERING.
Burning, Painful Sores on LesS-
Tortured Day and Nlsht-Trled
Many RemSSies TO No Avail
Cured by cuticura.

t"After an attack of rheumatism,
running sores broke out on my hus.
bands legs. from below the knees TO
the ankles. There are no words to
tell all the discomforts and great SUI.
fering he had to endure night and day.
He used every kind OF remedy and
three physicians treated him. one after
the other, without any good results
whatever. One day | ordered some
Cuticura Soap. Cuticura Ointment.
and Cuticura Resolyent He began
TO use them and in three weeks all the
sores were died up. The burning fire
stopped. and the pains became bear.
able. After three months he was quite
well. / can prove this testimonial at
any time. Mrs. V. V. Albert, Upper
Frenchville. Me-, July 81, 1907"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
LIVED ON TEN CENTS A WEEK.
Bill pooIittIe's System a Good One,
But Not Attractive.

"D'y'u find smoking hurts y'u?"
asks Hi Biddle, a Yankee lawyer. In
Willie Brooks story. The Solar Ma.
chine" in Harper's.
1T probably doesn't do me any
good" said; but Id have trouble
quitting e."
NO. y'u wouldn't. Smoke this"
He took from his vest pocket the feI-
low to the stogey in his mouth and
tossed IL across the table to me. Ever
hear how Bill Doolittle lived on ten
cents a week."
confessed that Bilrs economies
had never been brought to my atten.
ton.
Wal" said Biddle, "he took dinner
with a friend on Sunday. an ate
enough to last i'm till Wednesday.
Then he bought ten cents with o.
tripe. an he hated tripe so like thun.
der that II lasted i'm the rest o. the
week. These seegars work n good
deal like that tripe. You take to
smokin' EN-. an y'u won't want more'n
one or two n day"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
PUZZLE SOLVED.
Coffee at Bottom Of Trouble.

II takes some people long time to
hnd out that coffee is hurting them.
But when once the fact Is clear,
most people try TO keep away from
the thing which is followed by ever
increasing detriment to the heart,
stomach and nerves.
Until two years ago was a heavy
coffee drinker." writes an III. stock
man, "and had been all my life. am
now Sc years old
About three years ago / began TO
have nervous spells and could not
sleep nights. was bothered by indi-
gestion, bloating. and gas on stomach
affected my heart.
Il spent lots OF money doctoring-
one doctor told me ! had chronic ca
tArrh of the stomach: another that I
had heart disease and was liable TO
die at any time. They all dieted me
until ! was nearly starved but I
seemed 10 get worse instead of better.
Having heard of the good Postum
had done for nervous people, dis
cC.aed coffee altogether and began to
use Postum regularly. l soon got bet
ter. and now, after nearly tvs years,
l can truthfully say / am sound and
well.
Il sleep we'll at night. do not have
the nervous spells and am not both.
cred with indigestion or palpitation.
weigh 32 pounds more than when /
began Postum. and am better every
way than ever was while drinking cot.
fee. can't say too much in praise OF
Postum. as am sure II saved my llfe."
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read ''The Road to Well.
lille" In pkgs.
Ever read the shove letteFR A new
enc appears from tine 20 ttnna. They
sire Renuine, traes ana fall 90 hnman
l8teFeats
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
A Cure for poIson WV.

Before the skin blisters scrub the
affected parts with a brush and soap
and water Then apply saturated
solution OF sugar OF lead in so per
cont. OF alcohol. The alcohol must
contain some water. Pure alcohol
would not dissolve the sugar OF lead.
This relieves the burning OF the poi.
son ivy. and It is supposed that the al.
cohol dissolves the poison and the
sugar OF lead neutralizes it.--Sub.
urban Life.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
Combinations.

Theer Is no gainsaying that the
smartest Of the imported costumes Of
the tailored type are in one-tone
combinations Of two materials. II
broadcloth or serge is employed for
both skirt and coat their trimmings
are certain to be OF either satin or OF.
toman silk. When satin Is the chief
fabric broadcloth Is used AZ n gar
nishing. and with the ultra fashionable
Ottoman and rep silks are combined
various attractive varieties OF smooth
y finished cloth. including silk cash.
mere and satin striped wolfe. Cloth
and satin are applied 10 velvet. which
in the chiffon weaves viii be largely
employed because OF It's clinging quail.
tea for the upbuilding OF sheath skirts
and long coaiA
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

The sinner walked along the rocky
road. his bare feet torn and bleeding
from bruises and wounds. lie met q
stranger.
Friend" he exclaimed, II have
sinned and done wrong, must pa
uently suffer the most extreme agony
to save myself from eternal damna.
ton. Can you tell me some supreme
test Of repentance?"
Certainly" answered the other,
with an afr OF experience. Go to q
boarding house and live there for q
year"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
Ger ths Good Of ths haIr.

The hair must be always we'll
washed once In six days when stay.
Ing by the sea. as the salt air gets
into II and makes IL sticky and I'M
pleasant TO the touch. A little borax
may be used in the water and the hair
dried In the open air afterward.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

In this instance one OF the many
new striped cloths was used in build
ing a gown OF unusual smartness. The
long. plain skirt has front seam with
stripes running bias aud the cUrsage
and revers are cut on the cross. An
entredeux OF Irish lace at collar base,
together with passementerlo bands,
silk taBsels and buttons furnish a
pretty finish. The belt is satin and
the design Of sleeves is entirely new.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
savaaerY In Civilization.

II iS no time to say that man can
not, in civilized society, be guilty Of
cannabilism. tell you there are
more cannibals in New York than IL
the isles OF the Pacific; and II to-day
you we're suddenly to take away IN,
support that comes from eating men
there would be thousands and thou
sands OF empty maws tomorrow IL
that city.-Henry Ward Beecher.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

idea for the
TnGh may be easily and quickly made at home shown the
wide slot In the center through which thin ah of be drawn
tape be threaded through the Of double m
through little similar which
straight curtains either side
quite enough
chntz will be suitable
obtaInable N
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
Bio South African Industry.

Next TO mining. the greatest indus
try OF South Africa is sugar growing
rhe amount OF money invested In this
is $73OOOOO, The production OF the
present year is estimated at 10000
tons, with a valuation OF about sos a
ton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
Annronriktn Mama

II is said that the Swedish mineraio-
gist who discovered tantalum gave Il
that name because OF the tantalizing
difficulties encountered in inyestigat.
ing Il.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

dow. i was examined again and again
and treated 20 no avail. and kept get.
ting worse / have TO praise Doans
Kidney Pills for my final relief and
cure. Since using them have gained
In strength and flesh and have no sign
OF kidney trouble"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo. n. Y.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
500 Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper VIII be pleased 20 lean
nat there Il al least one dreaded dsasr that srirnce
has been able 20 cure In all - and that Is
CatArTh. Halls Catarrh cure h the only poaitive
curr now known 90 she mcdicai fraternity. IatATt
briHg constitutional disease. rrqurrs a ronstitt-
tlnnnl Treatment Hairs CataTTh Curp 4 taken IN
ternauy' acting directly upon the bnnd and mucous
tllTtacrs OF the system thereby destroying the
foundation 81 the diaraae. and giving the pateut
strength BY building up ths constitution and assist
ms nature IN doing ia work. The proprietor have
- much ihth m is curative powers that they 0ffcf
one Hundred Dollars for any casc that IL fais 70
cum send for list Of testimonials
Addrsss 7 J. CHENEY CO. Tolrdo. o,
sold by all Druggists 5sc
Take Hais Family Pulls tor constInatloa,
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

When a man lets the wind blow all
the shingles on his house he talks Of
the strange ways OF Providence.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
NOTHING LASTS IN THIS WORLD

The Girl-oh, Jimmy. how / wish
this could go on forever
Jimmy-Well. I'm afraid II won't
I've an idea dat barb wire fence aheaC
Of us II stop us.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

hve years ago with
dull backache. which
got so severe in time
that ! could not get
around. The kid
ney secretions be-
came badly disor.
dered. and at times
there was almost a
complete stop OF the
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc. Many
smokers prefer them To l0C cigars. Your
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-11-05
KEPT GETTING WORSE.
Five Years Of Awful kidney Disease.

Nat Anderson, Greenwood. s. c.,
says: Kidney trouble began about