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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

1t is to be hoped that Congress will
some day make provision for the own
ing of embassy buildings, at least in
the leading capitals of the world that
will enable our diplomats abroad 20 be
as we'll housed as those of other coun-
tries and will also make it possible for
men of moderate means to represent
our country abroad. 1t is a reform
that has long been needed and which
it is to be hoped will come about in
the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

IconoclastS have been more than us
ualIy active of late. They are now as
suring us that Cleopatra, despite the
opinion of Caesar and Antony, was no.
written to boom a wine house. and that
Paul Revere did not make his famous
ride. They are obviously taking ad-
vantage of the fact that old Bill Jones
is dead. for if he were alive the fall
sity of these assertions would easily be
proved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Representatives Champ Clark, who
succeeds John Sharp Williams as the
Democratic leader of the House of Rep
resentatlves, has had long expert
ence in that body and is a gentleman
Of unquestioned inte gritty and ability.
He will undoubtedly be the strongest
man that his party could have chosen
for this high honor. and IS moreover
one who enjoys, in a marked degree,
members of both sides of the House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The Equal Franchise Club of CIcve-
land, asserting that woman is en-
titled by the constitution to trial by a
icl peer, demands that woman accused
of crime shalt be tried before juries
composed of women and also expresses
the strong conviction that children also
should be tried by similar jurics. They
have evidently overlooked the fact that
"oman's inhumanity to woman has
made countless millions weep.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The people of Guam object to having
their island called one of the Ladrone
Islands, because "Ladrone' is the
Spanish word for robber and the in
habitants feel that such q suggestive
name does them an injustice Uncle
Sam has therefore obligingly changed
the official address of the naval station
from Guam, Ladrone Islands," to
Guam, Marianne Islands"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
MARRIED..
ANDROSCOGCiiN.

ANDROSCOGCiN
Auburn Nov Is, Alzomnn II. Maxwell
Hamilton of Auburn.
Lewiston, Dec. |. Ira Albion Norton of
skowheean and Miss Nettic d. upnam
AROOSTOOK
Caribou Nov. y. James Avery and Miss
Margaet B,ack. both of ,,,en Gnril%n sooitn ot
Haywood and Miss Loitie n. Clayton of
CUMBERLAND.
ward Hodsdon of North Yarmouth and
Miss Susan Bowley kimball of Newcas-
and Miss Alberta Pearl Jenkins. NOV. 2SS,
Henry W. Nealeiy. and Miss Matilda Lcrd.
B!"chin. Noy. . Miss Tillie Marks to
Margaret paElquist to Ivory Mou'ton
Frazier.
Prnobscot. Nov. p. Miss Cecil u. Hutch
Ellsworth Fails NOV. 2S Miss Millie
Perkins Of Bar Harbor to Emery Morri-
son OF Mariavllc.
Prospect .Harhor, Nov. %. Miss Mildred
Rice OF Birch Harbor to Thurlow Young
OF GouldShcro.
North sullivan. Nov p. Miss Grace NJ.
Wentworth to Cha,lGs :, l.; L., Havey'
Winslow. Nov. %, Victor A. Anderson of
Bangor and Miss Eloise Totmar of Fair
fell.
Albion. Nov. ., Albert Scrihner and
Miss Alice Wentworth.
Wayne, Nov 26. Percy VI. Brown of
Strnng and Miss Mary Frances Clayton
Windsor. Nov. go Harold j. Charles of
China and Inez V. Hisier
North Vassaboro. Nov. 26, Willard A.
Cooper of Somerville and Miss Lena Ma
r'"" 'p'''" q kGleG KNoA. V"ssa'0o'0'
Warren. Nov. "a. Judscn Benner and
Miss Mary II. Rsbee.
South Tho,nastor. Nov. 2,. Elmer River
Witham md Grace Marie -Au2n.
Camden. Nov. 2I. William I.awber of
Philadelphia and Miss Martha Lord Of
Camden.
Rockport Nov. %, Louis H. Morrill, and
:" Washinrton. IL hing ,n's Nov. &c. Wilton f Knowl-
ton and Miss Elvira Turner both OF
Liberty.
South Paris. NOV. p Guy ::>llcn Eucks
Of South Paris and Miss HcnriG,ta Mabel
wood Ripley and Miss Edith MAY Damon;
Frveb,lrp. Nov. %, j. Curtis Wiley of
Flyekurg ard Miss Lcuvia May Gilman
Rmrrfcrd, Nov. "a. Harold G. Goddard
of Auhurn ard Miss Lucy f. A, Atwood
Of. Rn.'tord. Nov % Carro.l ,,ash ana nc
Laura I.ehrio: Nov 25., Albert Roy Of
West M1'"n. n. r.. ana MISS t.ouinler.
Nov. -. lIphraim Hebert and Miss Jane
Gauthier. "
PFNOESCOT
Bangor. Nov. %. George A. Oakes and
Miss Lntn VI. Steele: Dec. /. L. j. Stimp-
son and LEILA r. Cole
Newnort. Nov. 26. Arthur c. Hanson
and F'lorerce f. Willdrs
C1stnn. Dec. J. Walter NJ. add of
Hrcoksvile and Caroline y. Clark of
Casine.
CarrNel. Nov. % Ross Z. Mitchell and
Miss haur. NJ. Garter Of L1Tani.
Brewer Nov 81, Walter Wiltshire Of
Eansc~ ard Miss Della La Crosse of
North Pradford. Nov. %. Hlrov A. Tur-
ner of Cha,leston and Miss Lena NJ
Porter of Bradford.
Dixmont Nov. "A. Lyle I. Stevens of
Bangor on1 Miss Anna Loren Ferguson
Of Dixmont.
PISCATAQUIS.
Ornevi'le Nov. 25 Ivory NJ. Hall and
Mrs. Rureia Orchard.
Monson. Nov. p. A.. a: Eastman of
Dexter and Mrs Hannah Gilbert Of Mon
son.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Poor old Nord Alexis found it i'm
possible in the closing days of his reign
to understand the hostility of the citi-
Zens who had been wont to cheer him
most Justify when he appeared in pub
lie. 1t is oftentimes difficult for men
who have Cverestimated the value of
public applause to appreciate the fact
that it is but a step from cheers to
ieers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Order Of Notice Thereon.

District of Maine, ss
Cn this str day of December A. -. 1908,
cn reading the foregoing petition. it is
ORDERED BY THE COURT That a
hearing he had upon the same on the 2iti
day Of pncemher a. d. 1908, before said
Court at Portland, ir said District. at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon: and that notice
thereof be published in The Daily Kenne,,
bee Journal a newspaper printed in SAID
District, and that all known creditors.
and other persons in interest may appear
at the said time and place, ard show
cause, if any they have. why the prayer
of said petitioner should not be q ante;
AND TT is FURTHER ORDERED BY
THE COURT. That the Clerk shall scnn
by mail to all known creditors COPIES OF
said petition and this order. addressed to
them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale;
Judge of the said Court. and the seal
thereof. at Portland, in said District On
tlo 5tr day of December A. D. 1903.
IT,. ST.
JAMES f IiEWEy, Clerk
A true copy of petition and order ther-
on Attest:
JAMES T. HEwEy. Clerk.
dSd1t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Money IS always such an accept, Die
rreesnt There isn't one of US who las
50 much that lie can't take Il little mere
| love a good home dinner on Christ
mas Day, with all the relatives around
It's nice for the children too.
Don't YOU pity the poor at this time
of the year? do.
Christmas and New Years come so
close together. It's too bad they couldn't
be separated 4 little-two holidays com
ing right on top of each other that way
make it 50 harG: but then the chil1lcn
enjoy it.
| never know what to give father.
NAV. Aud .iny rich fliends-they Lave
everything already Puck
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Some Articles to Avoid.

man has submitted this list Of things
to avoid. things which he has accrmu-
lated in bygore Christnases.
Item |. Six p:iirs of white kid gloves
Item >. Six silk hanGkerchiefs.
Item 3. Fox of cravats Of various and
SunhIy colcrS
Itcn 4 Half dozen collars of the Pat
rick Henry style OF architecture.
Item 5 One copy of Marie Corellis $
"A Romance If Two Worlds "
Item 6. One sachet bag.
Item Z. Three handko rchiafS ditto.
Item $. Two pairs of crorhcted slippers.
Item .: One box Of cigars Of suspicious
appearance.
Item 10. Five large pin-Cuahions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Two.eent Postage with Germany.


Only a few weeks ago there was
general rejoicing in this country and
Great Britain over the establishment
OF two-cent postage rate between the
two countries in place of the fve-oent
rate which had prevailed for many
years. AT that time predictions were
freely made that the movement for
cheaper postage inaugurated by this
country would not end in the establish
ment of a two-cent rate with Great
Britain. Now in verification of that
prediction comes the welcome an
will be two-cent rate instead of the
five-cent rate between this country
and Germany
This reduction cannot fail to bring
the two countries closer together and
increase their friendly relations.
There are great many people in this
country of German descent, especially
throughout the middle West and there
is a constant tide of immigration from
Germany To these people in parti-
cuIar, and to their friends and relatives
in the Fatherland, this reduction in
postage rate means great deal.
Moreover, the postmaster-general
states his belief in his annual report
that the reduction in rate between the
United States and Great Britain will
result in a large increase in the de-
partment's revenue through the
greater amount of correspondence
which will follow the lower rate. The
same thing will no doubt be true in
connection with Germany, and entirely
apart from the matter of income there
ment of more frequent communication
between the people of one country and
those of another. German Americans
have played prominent part in the
history and development of this
country and the relations between the
two countries have been especially in
innate and pleasant in recent years,
despite the attempts of trouble makers
to discover war clouds upon the
horizon These pleasant relations
made it possible for the postal rate
between the two countries to be re-
duced before it is reduced between any
two European countries which arc
not adjoining.
1t is not likely that this movement
for cheaper international postage will
stop here. There are other countries
of Europe with which it would be
great mutual advantage to have
cheaper postage and when this is ac-
these other countries are
certain to take steps for cheaper post
age rates among themselves. until the
result will be a general reduction of
the rate Then the dream of a uni
form international postage rate will be
realized. probably a system of penny
postage to all parts Of the civilized
world. The postage stamp is becoln-
ing one of the most powerful factors in
drawing the nations of the world closer
together.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Three Bath men We're making trip
by team to Georgetown last week and
when on their way down through Ar
rowsic saw a deer by the roadside. He
was little fellow, evidently a yearling
and came out into the road and watch
ed the team pass. then he ran ahead of
the team and kept in front of the horse
much as dog might do. for distance
of nearly an eighth Of a mile.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Heard in the HOLIDAYS.

y Dear me! It's a lnclly thing Caristmas
comes Only orce Il year | don't know
what w@'d dc if it came oftcncr,
Il isn't so much the value of a prest mt
as.the spirit in which it is given.
1, hang up my stocking Just to plea SO
the childrcn--I dread telling them there's
no Santa Claus. Let some one else do
that.
1t never seems like Christmas to me
unless it SHOWS.
alvays try to give sensible gifts
scmethin; useful, that will be a remind
or all the year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Tough Old World.

What is the world for the worldngS
themselves who love il. who seem in
tcXicated with it's pleasures, and who
1t is an everlasting servitUde, where no
one lives for himself ard where to be
blost one must be able to kiss ones f"t-
ters and love ones slavery. The world? I?
1t is a daily round of events which aWak-
en- in succession. in the hearts Of it's par
tisans, the most viol' Mt and tho most
Gloo.ny passions, cruel hatred. hateful
pcrplexities. bitter fears. devouiing lea
lousies. overwhelming sliefs.-Jean Pap
tiStn MaSSlllnn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

1t would be strange indeed if Tam
many Hall should nominate Jerome for
Mayor next year; but it has done even
more astounding things in it's long
career. Political expediency not
principle has always been the keynote
of it's action.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

EX-Boss Crocker asserts that "wo-
men are unfit for politics." This is
doubtless true of the kind of politics in
which he made his successes. If, how
ever, women could contribute to the
doing away with the Tammany hall
brand of political activity, it would be
great vindication for woman suffrage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Tom Watson is obdurate. No matter
how strongly the people may desire it.
he will never again permit himself TO
become candidate for the presidency.
This decision is final and 1rrevocable
and the great American public must so
regard it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
A Correction,

In our last issue we We're made to say
that the luncheon which the ladies OF the
Mel hodist church served to the visiting
ministers 1T the conference was fit for the
dogs. We apologize with all our might.
Fit for tie gods" was what we wrote.
but a hereto in our type-room revised it
to suit .';nsalf. We apologize also to the
offended clersymen and beg them to be as
sured OF the innocence Of III" intentions
and our nrofcund regret that such all in
suit should have been Offered to the
strangers within our gates. Mistakes will
hlnncn.-InN Vile O. .laNclin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Volapuk appears to have been lost
amid the tall timbers of the linguistic
Vcrsal lanSuage-is now holding the
center of the stage. 1t is said, how
ever. that new one ''Elo" is already
looming large on the horizon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

r George Harvey declares that most
editors have wives who are much su-
perior to their husbands. Every gal
liant man will promptly concede that
this. is true of most benedicts. Mr.
Harvey should clearly understand,
however, that this is matter in which
every married man has the unquestion-
able right to speak for himself.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

to be proWling along the coast of Ven
ezuela. We imagine that they will
prove themselves decidedly troublesome
to TIE government of Castro before
they take their final departure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
The Lenqth Of Life.

The average of human life is six or sew
en- Years greater than ii was even SO late
as a hundred and fifty years ago. Tine
question. 1T the human body larger than
it used to be?" is answered in the affir.na-
tive by the fact. often demonstrated, that
the men of today cannot get into the
coats of mail worn by the knights Of the
Middle AGeS.-NeW YOrN Ame rican.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Down in Whitneyville last week a
ploW turned out a gold thimble lost by
Ella Maher 60 years ago 1t was a gift
to her from her sweetheart whom she
later married and who has been dead
many years. 1t has been sent to ner
at Philadelphia where she now resides
with her son
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Mans Greatest Weakness.

As long as men remain what they are
and what they have been for centuries. a
woman who is an able cook Will have
more chances to marry than one who is
net. Unfortunately, men are disposed to
look for beauty as well. and beautiful
women are seldom good cOokS.-AiGcmcrn
uandplShlnd Am 81 crlaIn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Governor Haskell's 100000 claim
against Mr.. Hearst appears to have
dropped out of sight since the election.
1t is understood to be still on the tapis,
but not much is being said about it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
ESTABLISHED 1s2s

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Pub
fishers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

What is to become of George Bruce
Cortelyou?" asks the Boston Herald.
That remains to be seen; but one tning
is certain there will be ample oppor-
tunities for continued usefulness open
to q man of his proved ability
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Complaint is being made that the
trained nurses are getting all the rich
husbands and if such is the case it
must be conceded that the rich hus-
bands are getting exceptionally well
equipped wives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

John W. Gates will, it is reported, or
ganize a 81, 500, 900 circus in Texas 1t is
quite safe to predict that he will get at
least that much fun out of it if he stays
with it through a season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Congressman Burton would certain
ly make an admirable Secretary of the
Treasury, but his retirement from the
national House would remove that
body of one of it's ablest and best
equipped leaders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Those who postpone their Christmas
shopping until the last minute simply
make life little harder for themselves,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
NELLIE l.. BRANN
a,lyt.,,t,t

NELLIE. l.. BRANN In Bark
Bankrupt ruptCy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge OF the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine.
NELLIE l.. BRANN of Waterville
in the County of kennebcc, aud State
of Maine. in said District respectfully
represents. that on the 18th day Of
June. last past. she YVES duly adjudged
bankrupt l.nder the Acts Of Congress re-
lating to bankruptcy. that she has duly
surrendered ell her property and rights of
property. and has fully complied with Ill
the requirements of said Acts and of the
orders of Court touching her bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE SHF. PKAYS. That she
may le decreed by the Court to have u
full discharge from all debts provahle
against her estate urder said bankruptcy
Acts, except such dobts as are excepted
by law from such discharge.
Dated this oath day of November A. ID.
1908.
NELLIE L. BRANN.
BANKRUPT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Mr. Hartman declares that mo man
is responsible for what he says in an
after dinner speech" True enough
men seldom speak seriously on such
should never be reported in earnest
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Inasmuch as there does not seem to
be any legal way for the United States
to accept the rich gifts which the Chi
neSe ambassador has brought to this
country. provision might be made for
distributing them among the poor at
the Coming Christmas anniversary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

A Toledo alienist has made the re-
marllable discovery that the defendant
in murder trial is "adolescently un-
sound" If this is true. he certainly
should not be permitted to go at large.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Carrie Nation Is said to have LEFT her
hatchet behind on her present Euro
pean trip. She probably feels that it
wouldn't be so easy to get out of Jail
over there. They are less tolerant in
the old countries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The per capita circulation in the
United States at the present tiino is
S35.39-the largest in the history of the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

newspaper talk about Malaga island
and the negro colony which lives there
There has also long been a dispute as
to whom the island belonged and i'll
what town it is, Phippsburg, the near
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The reports of the commercial agen-
cics would seem to indicate that the
holiday shopping is starting out at an
exceptionally fast clip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The BridSton News suggests that the
president summoned Holman Day to
Washington because after reading
King Spruce" he was debating wheth-
er 1t would not be more fun to go to
northern Maine than to Africa.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The indications are that Castros
reception in. Europe will fully convince
him that we are in for cold hard
winter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Most of our exchanges call it Esper-
antO, but we have the assurance of one
Of the authorities that Esperanto is
correct
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
The latest Haytian revolution was
brief but conclusive.

Pennsylvania should certainly hope
for smaller crop of mine horrors next
year. o
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The opportunities for early Christmas
shopping are rapidly slipping away.
Only 16 more days remain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

The benevolent powers should take.
Hayti in hand and establish something
there resembling stable government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

1t is said that the Grand Trunk viii
replace It's burned piers at Portland
with concrete piers and fireproof sheds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Maine Gossip
THE New Books,

Pray read the: Basement by all means; a
prince of story tellers
Has written it, and | can say it's one of
our best cellars;
The Almanac is 3one L can offer without
fear.
And ! assure yov that it is the story of
the year:
The BROKEN Corset Steel is new-just
from the press today.
They say 1T grips you like yise-'tis
something that will stay:
And if you want II thing that lasts-tl,at
Will not let you Slumber.
Here's something | can recommend-'tis
called The Green Cucumber
The Newlaid Egg they say is good-and
in certain set
1t has tremendous vogue--I have not
Days Twenty One is good for one who
love ard letters seek.
CThc hook reviewers say it's quite the
equal of Three WtekSD.
The EateSman is having quite Il run-
made a tremendous hit
The Peach is good-they say it is far bet
ten than The Pit
They're pushing Tho LaWnnoDGr now
it's going very we'll.
And as for Full Rugged Pirate Ships they
say the sails still swell.
The Germ still holds its ow.l-"gets in
tho blood" the critics say
The Beaten Eggs Il stirring tale--you
can't put it away;
The Coallan'S Ton is very ShOrt-inlced
You'Il find that YOU can finish it with
e1se, say overnight:
Switch is helpfll and much liked, a2d l
have heard it said
That many do not lay II Ev until they go
70 bed;
The Sea Do;, is a waegish thng-the true
sea lovers friend
And like ali dogs it has 4 bark ana tale
at either end,
j w Foley. in New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

est town denying proprietorship. It is
understood that prominent New Yor-
ker who has visited the New Meadows
country lately Is desirous Of buying the
island if he can get title to it at
fair price and that If he can secure 1t
that he will have it cleared and put
fine house upon it for his use during
the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

Only a week longer for the hunters
to get in their work in the haunts oil
the big game.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Tuesday, December 8, 1908.

1t looks as if the Senatorial contest in
Ohio were all over but the shouting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08
Greonvillc Junction. Nov. IS, Lewis
Galusha and Miss blanche Drake

Grecnvillc Junction. Nov. IS, lewis
Galusha and Miss blanche Drake.
SOMERSET.
Skowho2an Nov. % Albeit w Nelson
and Miss Maud NJ. Scott.
st Adams, Nov. y. DR.. William Madame
of mississippi and Miss Lena Butler of
st, Adams
Athens. Nov. a. Arthur w Smith and
Minnie VI. Gardner
Cambridge, Nov. IS. Ardell Folsom of
Cambridge and Miss r.lbia Pcasc of Wei
lingtnn.
Fairfield. Nov. %. Denie Bowman of
Fairfield and Mrs. Alice Bell Goodrich
of Canaan.
No,ridscwock Nov. 2S. Geo. G. Clement
and Miss V2sta kilgore both of Smith
field.
WALDO
Montvile Nov. Is. Jos. Bryant and
Miss Edith Stewart
Eelfast Nov. 2G, Rodorirls Ccffin and
Miss Sadie Page, both of Unity: Nov. %,
Olnsville II. Gray and Miss Lottie +.
Walker
Monroe, Nov. A. Ben Knowlton of
Swanvile and Miss lIettia F.. Howard
of Monroe.
WASHINGTON
Cherryfeld Dec. |. Miss Florence Trick
ev of Bangor to Preston II. Strout of
Milbridae
Milltown Ncv. p. Johr Howard Earl
Snith of Nestbrook and Miss Marv Itliz-
abeth Gilman of Little Ridgcton, N. j.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-08

On the old theory that big fires so il
series of three. Portland seems to be il
for second series.