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The Press., 1908-06-10
EVER HAVE IT.?

If You Have, the Statement of thi: Connecticut Citizen Will Interest You
 Ever have . "low-down' pain in th' back?
 In the small" right over the hips?
 That's the home of backache.
 It's caused by sick kidneys.
 That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure 1t
 Connecticut people endorse this. Read case of 1t:
 George Dennese, mason of 262 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, Conn.,, says: ''I gave a statement about six years ago regarding what Doan's Kidney Pills did for me, and I willingly confirm what then said. had constant aching across the small Oi back, so bad at times that could hardly stoop or walk erect. I tired easily, could not rest well nights, and was caused much annoyance by the kidney secretiOns. procured box of Doan's Kidney PHI at Stevens Pharmacy, used them and re- ceived cure"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the -Doan's-and take no other.
The Press., 1908-06-10
rhonahtful Man.


 A lady who is subject to heart dis ease took tea last Sunday with 8 neighbor. and while sitting at table her husband rushed in without a hat and in his shirt sleeves.
 "Be calm?' he exclaimed hurriedly to his wife. Don't excite yourself You know you can't stand excitement and 1t might be wOrse!"
 Good graciousr' cried the wife ''The children
 They're all right. Now, Mary. don't get excited. Keep calm and cool. Ii can't be helped now. We must bear these visitations of Providence with philosophy"
 '"Then ifs motherr' gasped the wife "Your mothers safe. Get on your things, but don't hurry or worry. It's too late to be of any use, but I'll fly back and see what l can do. only came to tell you not to get excited" ''For mercy sake,'' implored the al most fainting woman. '-tell me the worsty'
 'Well, if you will have it, the conse- Quences be on your own head, Mary. I've tried to prepare you, and if you will know-don't excite yourself; try and keep calm-but our kitchen chim- ney's on fire, and all the neighbors are in our front garden!'
 She Survived.-London Answers.
The Press., 1908-06-10
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
fitems of local Interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years agOl
June B. 1878.

June b3 hHJ0.
 The Eagle Baseball association have a ball at Borough hall On Fri day evening
 H. M. Crook from Springfield has opened in the small room at tie east end of Oronoco block fruit and con fectionery store.
 The Eagles play game with the Willimantics at Willimantic on Fri day, and on Saturday go to North Manchester to play the Manchester club.
 Work upon the Congregational church is much impeded by bad weather. It has also been found necessary to take down small section of the arch over the Granite mill tail race, one corner of the building esting slightly upon it.
 In the primary school district No 5, Mrs. J o Booth, teacher, the fol lowing pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the past month Fred Bowden. Patr ok Oooney. Howard s. Ford, Georgie Ford, Adna Holmes. John Hanlon, Charlie Mumford Frankie O'Neal. Joseph Rock, Jerrie O'Shea, Marshall H. Tyler. Willie Tobin, Ernie o. Wasbburn, Florrie L.. Booth, Rosie J. Casey. Bridget Cooney, Lizzie O'Shea. Katie O'Shea.
 Last Thursday night "Jack Frost" visited Staffordville and nipped the beans and tender herbs in the gardens and fie Ids on the low lands
 Born In Stutfordville. 8th, a daughter Maude Lillian) to Charles H and Nora Chamberlin.
 Married In Stafford. 12th. by Rev. F. l. Batcl elder, Orrin c. Hum If Lcngmeadow. Mass. and Mary K. 7, laught4r ot Z-nas Washburn. Esq
 In Union, April 18th by Rev Mir Morse, Edgar B. Smith and Emma Thresher; also Charles o. Smith and Georgianra Gould. all of Stafford.
 In Springfield, 1lth. at the resi- dence of the bride s father. ny Rev. A. D. Mayo, Edmund K Baker, formerly of Stafford Springs, and Marie R. Le B., daughter of Dr. P. Le B. Stickney.
The Press., 1908-06-10
rook Kindly to the Water.

They tell this story of the experience of two Maine boys in trying to catch a woodchuck:
 They had tried quite a number of times to capture the animal, but un- successfully. At last they decided to drown him out: so. procuring four pails, each took two. and they carried water for two solid hours and poured 1t into the hole in the ground in which the said chuck had taken up his abode. Getting tired, they sat down. After about half an hour the woodchuck cautiously left the hole and deliberate ly walked down to the brook and took a long drink of water and then scooted. much to the disgust of the two boys.
The Press., 1908-06-10
A Bit of Home.

One is always glad to see familiar face on foreign soil. Hardly less wei come is the sight of some object assO- ciated with ones native country. Some people never discover their patriotism until they catch sight of their flag In . strange land. Mir. Samuel Cox found a bit of the United States in Russia and tells about it in Arctic Sunbeams."
 While visiting Peterhof we were rowed out to a fairy island on the lake. Then the guide took us to an oak about thirty feet high. On 1t was 6 brass plate registering the fact that the tree grew from an acorn taken from an oak by George WashingtOn'S grave and sent to the Emperor NichO- las. The tree was well grown and thrifty.
 It was curious to see how the name Washington was spelled in Russian. do not know the Russian type, but this is the nearest approach to it can make:
 BamuHrmOHa.
 I asked the guide to spell and pro nounce 1t, and he said:
 "Va-Sha ling -tOn-aw
The Press., 1908-06-10
&1OO Reward. @1OO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. CatarTh being a constitu. tional disease, requires constitutional treat ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous suF- faces of the system, thereby destroying the foundations Of the disease, and giving the pa- tient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doicg it's work. The propriet0rs have so much faith in its curative powers that they olrer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
 Address P. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O.
 Sold by all DruggiGta, 76c.
 Take Hall's Family Pms for eonstapatlon. 2-s
The Press., 1908-06-10
ceueraI .cheatham,s Esoapo,


 The Confederate General Cheatham used to tell this story of his escape from capture at the battle of Belmont. Mo-:
 Just as the opposing armies were ap- preaching each other the general eSpied a squadron of cavalry coming down the road near his position Uncertain as to which army 1t belonged to. he rode. accompanied only by an orderly, to within a few yards of it and in- Quired. 'EWhat cavalry is thatT illinois cavalry. sir" was the reply. "All right, Illinois cavalry" said the general. 'stay were you are." The cavalry obeyed this order. and. unmolested by it. which thought he was one Of tho Federal officers, Gen. sral Cheatham rode safely back to AAs own command
The Press., 1908-06-10
The Lonaer rltIa.

If there is system of abbreviation of mercantile terms in Germany, per. haps all the shorthand clerks know 1t There is little story about social rival. ry among a semiofficial class in Der. lin: A proud young matron exclaimed in high spirits that she was enjoying the happiest moment of her life. My Fritz has been appointed hauptkasen- verwaltungsassistent That means as- slstant cashier. Now" she went on. ''in my title of hauptkasenverwaltun assistentin l boast of five letters more than that sruck-up oberhofsteuramtsin- spectorin (excise inspectors wifeD can claim"-New York Press.
The Press., 1908-06-10
NO HuMRuG.

No humbug claims have to be made
 for Foley's Honey and Tar, the well
 known remedy for coughs, colds and lung troubles. The fact that more bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar are used than of any other cough remedy is the best
 testimonial of it's great merit. Why then risk taking some unknown preparation no more and is safe and sure. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-06-10
Savage Crabs.

The most savage specimen of the crab species is found in Japan, seem- ing to dream of nothing but fighting to delight in nothing half so much. The minute he spies another of his kind he scrapes his. claws together in rage. challenging him to the combat. Not moment is wasted in prelimina- ries. but at 1t they go, hammer and tOngs. It sounds like two rocks grind ing against one another. The sand flies as the warriors push each other hither and thither until at last one of them stretches himself out in the sun. tired to death. But he does not beg for mercy or attempt to run away, only feebly rubbing his claws together in defiance of the foe. That foe comes closer. and. with his claws trembling with joy at his victory, the conqueror catches hold of one claw of the van quished crab, twists 1t until 1t comes of and bears away the palpitating limb as trophy of his prowess. Such Is . battle between warrior crabs.
The Press., 1908-06-10
RnA Na4 Man

''I suppose I have about the most thoughtful. kind and considerate hus- band in the world" she was saying sadly. "When he comes home at about 2 of the morning, turns all the lights on and wakes me out of sound sleep, he always says in the most polite way imaginable:
 "'Don't let me disturb you, dear. But will you please help me unfas- ten this collar button?"
The Press., 1908-06-10
Facts Versus Terms.

i've q terrible tOothache. Whats good for it?''
 Nonsense! You've no toothache It's simply imagination"
 "Well. confound 1t. what's good for imagination? ?'-Boston Transcript
The Press., 1908-06-10
Horrible Suspicion.

Her Father (to young man who had asked for his daughter)-That's very serious proposition. Can you support a family? Her Suitor-Great Scott! You haven't lost your job have you?'- Philadelphia Ledger.
The Press., 1908-06-10

Had dyspepsia or indigestion for years. No appetite, and what did eat distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood Bitters cured me. "-J. H. Walker, Sunbury, Ohio.
The Press., 1908-06-10

Constipation causes headache, nausea, dizziness, ,languor heart palpitation. Dras tic physics gripe, sicken, weaken the bow els and don't cure. Doan's Regulets act gently and cure constipation. 25 cents. Ask your druggit.
The Press., 1908-06-10
Turned the Cut.

Dolly-Pardon me- dear. but you cut ridiculous figure on the street yester- day Polly-Oh. forgive me, dear! If I had seen you should have spoken Cleveland Leader
The Press., 1908-06-10
Every Women Will Re 1nterae+.d

1 If you have pains in the back. Urinary Rlad.
 der or Kidney trouble, and want certain plt as. ant hor0 cure Tor WOman's ills, try Mother GraYs Australian-Leaf. It Is safe ana neyer.faiIin9
 regulator. At Druggists or by mail 5O eta. sam pie package FREE. Address, The Mother Gray l Co.,, LeROy, NY. -'
The Press., 1908-06-10
CONSERVATIVES MADE COMFORT
 ARTE

Foley's Honey and Tar has cured many cases of incipient consum ption and even in the advanced stages affords comfort and relief Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-06-10

Pains in the back and side may come from the kidneys or liver Lane's Family Medicine, the tonic, laxative, and a great kidney and liver remedy, will give relief
The Press., 1908-06-10
kiIIinn a kinn.


 In all monarchies the killing of the king or emperor the Law Journal of London points out ''is perhaps the gravest form of high treason" The Journal adds: ''In one country, Italy, sentence of death cannot be imposed, and in Portugal we believe that capI- tai punishment is not used, If not abol- ished. Under the law of treason of the United Kingdom, which has been applied to most of the kings dOmin- ions abroad. with or without statutory notifications. the killing of the king is capital offence by the statute of treasons. It is there described as tcom- passing or imagining the death of our lord the king By later legislation (of 19OO the elaborate provisions special to trials for treason do not apply to as- sassination of the sovereign or a direct attempt on his life. and such ofreases are tried in the same manner as wiilfuI murder. The result is that in sub stance. though not in form, the killing of the sovereign is triable and punish able in the same manner as the willful murder of subject, but the crown may direct the execution to be by de- capitatiOn instead of hanging"
The Press., 1908-06-10

Some family trees seem never to bear anything but lemons. Dallas News.
The Press., 1908-06-10

Don't take cold, but if you do, don't fail to take Kemp's Balsam to prevent serious consequences. Nothing else Is so valuable in treating coughs and colds.
The Press., 1908-06-10
The acts of this life are the destiny or the next.-Chinese Proverh

Mrs. s. l.. Bowen, of Wayne. w. Va., writes ''I was sufferer from k;dnev disease, so that at times could not pet out of bed, and when did I could not stand straight. took Foley's Kidney Remedy. One dollar bottle and mart of the second cured me entirely" Folev's Kidney Remedy works wonders where others are total failure. finders la cObSen.
The Press., 1908-06-10

The dull feeling in the head which is not quite an ache, but bad enough to make one miserable, can be driven away by Lane's Family Medicine, the best cure for headache.
The Press., 1908-06-10
MONsON.
Miss Agnes Fitzgerald has returned from 8 weeks visit in Stafford,

Miss Agnes Fitzgerald has returned from 8 weeks visit in Stafford.
 There is no improvement in tie condition of Wm Foley, landlord of the Monson house.
 Miss Elizabeth Parker of the tele. phone exchange is spending part of her vacation in Boston.
 P J. Oonnell has leased the pool room in Hughes block. recently operated by Frank Murphy.
 Elias Warriner. 90, led the meeting in the Silverstreet chapel Sunday afternoon in the absence of E S.. Witherel of Springfield. who was to have spoken. MT Warriner, in spite of his many years. is active and able to enjoy the best things of life.
 large number of chickens owned by Rudolph Note, in the south end of the town, were killed by dogs Tuesday morning. MT Note does not know the owner of the dogs, but com . plained to the selectmen, who made | county commissioners will be notified of the amount of the damage
 The occupants of the row of stores on Main street opposite the Univer- salist church have been notified that they must remove their buildings from the land before Sept. 1. The land is owned by E. J. Hughes, who will build 8 business block there. The new building is to contain stores on the ground floor and a hall for en tertainment or lodge room purposes on the second floor The stores are now occupied by F. s. Chapman, drug. gist; G L. Fuller. sho X; aud D~ igI.t Barnes, meat market, and Herman Markus. bakery. There ia also lunch cart on the property The buildings are of the monitoc type and are all of wood
 The MOnson post office has been al- vanced to the s. cond class. This gives the postmaster a net salary of $2UOO Der annum. as the government pays the clerk hire The assistant post master receives $500, which will be increased from year u year until he receives 5000. The change of class brings new conditions relative to quarters. The government in this class of office leases for 10 years. The landlord furnishes light. heat and equipment. The cost of equipment is charged up to the government, 10 per cent each year for 10 years. The fact that a new block is to be built on Main street leads to speculation as to whether a change of quarters for the office is contemplated. The people of Palmer awakened the other morn ing and noticed the post office drifting due west, with John White at the ludder. We may be treated to similar spectacle any moment. There is possibility that the location of the post office at Stafford Springs may be changed. Monson is LOW in the same class with Stafford Springs and Palmer.
 N A1.EA.
 Frank Town will hold a social dance at Towns grove, Union, Saturday even ing, with music by Prof Blanchard's or chestra of Southbridge. $ c. Durham will be floor director. Dancing cents 6 figure. Supper % cents. c. G. Thomp- sons 'buss will run from W ales to the grove. Fare % cents.
 Master Willie Phelps of Stafford is staying with his grandfather, E. Dimmick.
 George Steele has moved his house. hold goods to Palmer. where he has 8 position.
 Mrs. W. K Simmons, who has been spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Arnold, in Holyoke. is spending a few weeks at her home
The Press., 1908-06-10

w. R. Ward, of Dyersburg, Tenn, writes "This is to certify that have used Foley's Orino Laxative for chronic constipation, and it has proven without doubt to be a thorough practical remedy for this trouble, and it is with pleasure offer my conscientious sefer- ence. finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-06-10

No medicine has ever done more to- wards warding off grip and pneumonia and relieving the distressing grip cough, than Kemp's Balsam, the best cough cure.
The Press., 1908-06-10

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema sores or any itching of the skin. Doan' Ointment gives instant relief, cures quick ly. Perfectly safe for children. All drug gists self It.
The Press., 1908-06-10
YOU. SHOULD KNOW THIS

IOU oIOOLD hNOW T IHIo.
 Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. No medicine can do more. finders Jacob cQn
The Press., 1908-06-10
EUGENE CIRCENA, SSrIsassSs S.. I:'.. S:s

can take any contract, from the common tene. nehe 10 the most ralatiM reaidence-from the digging of the cellar to completion. An wore guaranteed first class, Anyone having work ,u the above line will do well by givlnR him trtal For further particulars inquire at canpo'a Fr,,,, Store, stafford springs smss
The Press., 1908-06-10
A a200 OO0 Mar,ori.I

A memorial of granite and bronze erected on the battlefield at vicksbuFg by Illinois cost $2OO,OOO.
The Press., 1908-06-10

AoKToN will break up a Gold in one tight.
The Press., 1908-06-10

If 1t were only as easy to practice as 1t is to Chicago News.
The Press., 1908-06-10
His lnvAstnenA-

Old Lady fwho had given the tramp c nickel)-NOw. what will you do with 1t? Hungry Hobo-Waal. ye see. mum ef buy an auto there ain't enough left to hire a shofur. so I guess I'll git u schooner. l kin handle that meself =. Bohemian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-16
From One Of Parties Ac-
cIsed by President
Of SCanda|monging, With De-
Hibernate Lies, About Canal.
Editor" Absent For Two Years,
Pleads Ignorance Of Case.

New York, Dec. 15-The World in
the course of it's answer to President
RoosevcH's references to that paper in
his special message to Congress today,
says:
Mr.. Roosevelt is mistaken. tie
cannot muzzle The World.
while no amount of billingsgate on
his part can alter our determination to
treat him with judicial impartiality and
scrupulouS fairness. we repeat what we
have already said that the Congress
of the United States should make q
thorough investigation of the Who'll"
Panama transaction that the full
truth may be known to the American
people.
THE World fully appreciates the
compliment paid to it by Mr.. Roose-
welt in making it the subject OF a
special message to the Congress of the
United States.
''The World likewise appreciates the
importance and Significance of Mr..
Roosevelts statement when he de-
clares to Congress that the proprietor
Of The World Should be prosecuted
for libel by the governmental authori-
ties and that The attorney general
has under consideration the form I'M
der which the proceedings against Mr.
Pulitzer shall be brought
This is the first time President
ever asserted the doctrine of less ma
jesty or proposed, in the absence Oh
specific legislation, the criminal prose-
cution by the government OF citizens
who criticized the conduct OF the gov
eminent or the conduct of individuals
who may have had business dealings
with the government. Neither the
King of Great Britain nor the German
Emperor would venture to arrogate
Continued on Pace Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-16
IN THE SENATE.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Thc Presi-
dents Panama Canal message was read
in the Senate today and its readiIs
was received with loud laughter by
some of the senators.
Senator Foraker endeavored to have
the Senate adopt a resolution calling
on the secretary of war for detailed in
formation concerning the men employ
ed, instructions given and expenses in
CURED in the investigation by detec-
tiVes into the Brownsville affair. SEN
ator Warren objected to the immediate
consideration of the resolution and it
will come up for consideration tomur-
row.
The postal saving bank Dill was ad-
vocated in speeches by Senators Carter
and Depew. The bill was made the
unfinished business of the Senate dis
placing the joint resolution for the pre-
peal of the commodity clause Of the in
terstate commerce law.
On motion of Senator Fulton the
omnibus claims bill will be taken up
by the Senate on Jan. 6 for .considera-
ton.
Brief memorial services We're held
for the late Representative George W.
Smith of Illinois and at $50 o'clock the
Senate adjourned.
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-16
Tuesday Forenoon.

Promptly at 10 o'clock State Master
Stetson brought down his gavel and
the work of the 35th annual session be-
gan There were 1000 to 1900 persons in
the hall-all members of the order, of
course, for Gate Keeper S. X. CuShman
and Steward d. G. Hall were at their
posts of duty and nobody entered eX-
cept after whispered consultations W it'll
these guardians. The opening was in
the Fifth degree and then at once work
was suspended in the Fifth and the
Grange was opened without form in
the Fourth degree in which all the bus
mess of the order is transacted.
The State Grange officers were all at
their stations except Mrs. c. s. Stet-
son of Greene. the Flora, whose place
was taken by Mrs. Herbert Hodgkins
of Bath. The officers are as follows:
Master-C. S. Stetson, Greene.
Overseer-Boyden Bearce, East Ed
dington.
Lecturer-W. ]. Thompson, South
China.
Steward-D. G. Hall, West Eden.
Assistant Steward-E. c. Patten,
Topsham.
Chaplain-Rev j. H. Little, South
Paris.
Treasurer-E. E. Addition, Leeds.
Secretary-E H. Libby, Auburn.
Gate Keepers. X. Cushman, Steu-
ben.
Ceres-Mrs. W. j. Thompson, South
China
Pomona-Mrs. Boyden Bearce, East
F.ddington.
Flora-Mrs Herbert Hodgkins, Bath
Patten, Topsham.
Executive committee-R. D. Leavitt,
Auburn; L. w. Dyer. Portland; c.
Hayford, Maysville; Edward Evans,
Belfast.
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-16
Message to Congress Which Puts the Panama
Canal Scanda|mongers In the Reserved Seat
Class Of the Celebrated AnaniaS Club.
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, Dec. 15-The hopes Of
the so-called insurgents in the House
of Representatives for a revision OF
the rules of that body We're dissapated
for the time being at least when Mr..
Gardner. Mass, today, failed 10 obtain
the adoption of an amendment calling
for the appointment of a committee of
eight members to consider the subject
and report the changes they deemed
necessary. BY substantial majority
the House voted to take away from
the committee on foreign affairs con-
sideration of the resolution, which, in
its original form simply called for in
formation from the secretary of state
regarding what the British House Of
Commons had done in that regard.
ruling by the Speaker that the amend
ment of Mr.. Gardner changed the char
acter of the resolution in such way
as to not make it privileged, was sus-
tanned and the resolution was then
laid on the table.
After passing some bills relating to
the District Of Columbia, the remain
der of the day was taken up with the
bill to revise the penalties of the Unit
ed States which was considered at
length during the last session.
At 500 P. M. the House adjourned.