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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
The District in Congress.

Next Monday Congress will reaSSemble
for the long pull of the session, with
committees fully organized and every
thing shipshape for a fair voyage. Wash
ingtonians regard the reconvening of the
houses with a special interest. They are
hopeful for some legislation this winter
that will give them relief from certain
heavy burdens. First Of all they want
bill which authorizes the construction of
permanent car tracks across the Union
station plaza in connection with the ex-
listing trunk lines of the city. The citi-
zens of the capital are insistent that this
should be the first business of the two
District committees, and that any emer-
gency measure, such as provision for over
head trolley lines on the plaza, should be
passed only as part Of the permanent
trackage bill.
The gas consumers of the District are
also hopeful that Congress will look into
the matter of gas rates this winter, with
the result of an enactment lowering the
rates to equitable figures. In view of
the fact that the gas companies are in
court asking for permission to increase
their capital stock it is Just to all par
ties, the District government, the gen.
eral government, the consumers, the pres
ent and the prospective stockholders of
the companies, that the new rate be fixed
before the enlargement of the capital
stock, SO that all purchasers of the new
securities may be assured precisely of the
worth of their holdings. In this matter
it is believed that the disclosures of the
companies in support of their claims for
more stock will be of material service to
the District committees Of the House and
Senate when they take up this matter.
The annual work of allotting the pub
lie moneys to the Districts needs on the
basis of a federal dollar to match each
local tax dollar will, of course. proceed
in regular order. The chief interest of
the District citizens is whether those re-
sponsible for the financial layout will this
year discover the error of the former
method of making the District pay as it
goes for it's large improvements while
skimping in the matter Of current neces-
stiles. The injustice of this system has
been repeatedly demonstrated to Congress,
but the arguments and pleas of the local
taxpayers have fallen upon deaf ears
thus far. Perhaps this year will find
the houses in more oersuadable mood.
At all events, the demand of the District
for square deal In this regard will be
voiced as insistently as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
Decline in Lynching.

From the Springfield Republican.
The encouraging shrinkase in lynchings
during 1907 maintains the downward tend
ency noted in a few preceding years.
The country has now come down to its
1893 record, in the sense that not since
that year have the lynchings been SO few.
Fifty-one in all becomes a comparatively
comfortable exhibit, yet it is nothing
Americans can go abroad to boast Of.
What is the cause of the welcome decline?
The best people who used to condone
the lynchings are now beginning to realiza
that they breed anarchy, and their infiu-
ence is more and more felt in the com.
munities where such things are most apt
to occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

Father Stafford was for many years an
important factor in the intellectual and
spiritual life of Washington. Not only
In his own church. but throughout the
local field was ha active. His perform
-enuaSQf duty as Parish priest in no wise
confiT&d Ntis energies. He lent himself
to eveSSmovemeht for the uplift of the
commurkty, for the amelioration Of its
ills, Tor Ahe solution of its problems. He
waSin -tAe highest and best sense a good
citizep-p4ady at all times to bear his
part of the burden of developing the
capital to it's fun possibilities. In the
lecture fiels/.he greatly stimulated the
minds -pfzt1any thousands of hearers. His
load scholarship. voiced with a rare
degree of oratoricai art, vitalized all the
subjects upon which he spoke. Whether
in DE pulpit ORION the platform, lie was
. over of Inspiration. His fine per-
sonality. his magnetism. his wonderful
voice. his discriminating breadth of vo-
eabulary and his great power of earnest
n<ss in delivery combined to render him
eas1ay one e the foremost public speak
ers the country and his fame was
wideSD1U4 In consequence. But with all
his oppcrtunities and distractions Father
Stafford remained true to his native city.
which was for so long the scene of his
pastoral labors. He was loved by thou
sands as a personal friend. Other thou
sands beyond the reach of intimate ac-
duaintance cherished him as guide and
comforter. His death Is a grievous shock
10 all who came within tie range of his
personality and he is mourned today by
virtually the entire community as though
a member of the household had passed
away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
John Johnson's Availability.
From the New York World.

'.The republic is opportunity said Car
field. Gould the democratic party nomi-
nate any man for President who more
completely embodies this vital principle of
American institutions than Gov. johnson
of Minnesota? Is there another man
whose candidacy would prove such an in
spiration to the foreignborn voter who
has reached up to freedom and citizen
ship? Not since Andrew Jackson has the
United States had President whose par
ents were born under another flag. Not
the least part of Jackson's marvellous
political strength lay In the appeal he
made to those humble citizens of the re-
public who realized that what he had
done the son of some other immigrant
might do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
The Pacific Fleet.
From the London Spectator.


1t is natural that the politicians of Eu-
rope should regard the departure of the
American fleet for the Pacific with an in
terest not entirely devoid of uneasiness.
The incident reveals to them clearly that
the strength of the great republic, which
TINY have long since acknowledged. is not
merely potential. but actual; that. in other
words, she can send to any corner Of the
oceans a feet completely provided with
all requisites for battle. That is g per-
fectly new revelation of the formidable
strength which the republic can exert in
any corner of the world. and justifies the
claim of the Union to be one Of the great
and active powers of the earth. The Presi-
dent may we'll look upon it with pride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

back to London with him or not is not
explained. This is unfortunate. 1t
would be interesting to know whether,
if the pedestrian finds his wife in Eng
land on his first stage. she must ac-
company him throughout his wan
behring's or remain in waiting while he
p1ods over the great circuit. Taken al
together, this is not the sort of Walking
that is to be recommended to those vho
desire to see the world afoot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

EgIn order to avoid delays on account
of personal absence letters to TIE
0TAD should not be addressed TO any
individual connected with the once. but
simply to TIE gTA1, or to the Editorial
Or Business Dspaxtmsnt. according to
Tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

Mr.. Choate's remark about The Hague
conference. 1T planted lot of seeds.
will be recalled with encouragement by
congressman who receive reports from
some of the seeds sent around in free dis
tribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
By J. Pluvius.

Well have but little rain, 1 VOW,
Unless reform abates.
The water wagons busy now
In prohibition states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
Hunnor.
du10Or.
the Louisville COurier-JOurnal.

From the Louisville COurier-Journal.
A very humorous gentleman in Mime
apolis made a suicide compact. with his
wife, and, after his wife killed herself,
sought boon companions and INDUCED in
wassail. Practical joking is to be con-
temped as form of sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

Charles NJ. Schwab says that money is
not success. Very few people seem able
to philosophze thus unless they have an
abundance of Il,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Obscure Art.

I'm afraid you don't appreciate that
composition remarked the musician.
NO." answered Mr.. Cumrox; lin all
frankness, 1 must say I don't. 1t keeps
me guessing"
"Guessing?"
Eyes. l always have three guesses-why
anybody wrote it in the first place. why
anybody plays it in the second. and why
anybody listens to it in the third
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

A man was robbed of his gold teeth in
louisville, Ky. Luckily this terrible and
uncompromising demand for the yellow
metal is about over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

or course a man who bestows money for
public benefit as freely as Mr.. Rockefeller
does would not care for little matter of
SO, 100000. 1t must be the principle of
the thing that he considers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
Hilaritv Paint,

do you believe in the theory of life on
Mars?'
Yes answered the convivia1 but shall
low person: 1.-The redness of the planet
would indicate that there is considerable
life on it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

A man who was as lukewarm In his
own behalf as Judge Parker was could
not be expected to get very enthusiastic
for anybody else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

There will not be nearly so much reti-
cence about accepting vice presidential
nomination after the head of the ticket
has been decided on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

Andrew Carnegie's opinion that the
world is growing better indicates the COM
placent mood that comes when the golf
Is going well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

When an Indiana novelist gets into a
fight it becomes proper to explain that
it was not with a reader who wanted his
money back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
A New Year Hope.

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
One bad habit that might as we'll end
with the new year is the learned discus
sion of defects in naval construction by
landlubbers in the Mississippi valley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
Solved!

What shall we do with our ex-Presi-
dents?'' asked the thoughtful patriot.
That's easy" answered the breezy cap
italist. 1--WE can start more magazines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

Renewed encouragement wifi soon be
given to Harry Thaw's impression that
he is most important and even praise
worthy person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
Most Dangerous Plague.

From the New Orleans Times.
Pittsburg authorities have launched a
campaign against the great white plague.
But Pittsburg's most dangerous plague
seems to be the Great White Way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

Gov. Hughes is of course aware by this
time that he has a boom, but persists in
acting as if he doesn't care much what
becomes of II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

These scientific inquiries as to why mos
quitoes do not bite frogs are plainly an
effort to tempt somebody to start nature
taking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

Exactly how far Bellamy Storer ap-
proves of j. b. Foraker is not known: but
1t is strongly suspected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

Il don't pertend to be no champion of
de mule said Uncle Eben: but will
go as fur as to say dat some human folks
s jes' as obstinate as he is an not nigh
so useful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

The prohibition wave has not yet at
tanned proportions that prevent Milwaukee
from being famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04

An extra set OF New Year resolutions is
sometimes made after the Christmas bills
come in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
Georgia,
From the Baltimore Sun.
And a Lot of It.

Georgia is not near so dry as some of
the jokes about her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-04
Hoodoo :.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Whom the gods would defeat they first
make Senator Plat indorse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
SHAKE WELL.
A Splendid Prescription
Mixed at Home.
A Warning Not 10 Neglect
Danger Signals.
Tells How to Find Out II Kidneys
are Affected and What to Do.

There are more cases of kidney trOu-
BILE here now than ever before, while
recent reports show that more people
succumb each year TO some form OF
kidney disease than any other cause.
When there is sickness, examine the
urine. rheumatism is only symp-
tom Of kidney trouble. 1t is nothing
more or less than excessive uric acid
in the blood, which the sluggish. inact-
i've kidneys have failed to Sift out,
leaving il TO decompose and settle
about the Joints and muscles. causing
intense suffering; frequently resulting
in deformity; often reaching the heart
when death ensues.
Pains across the back. frequent. pain
full and suppressed urination and 9TH
er symptoms of weak bladder are not
the only signs of kidney trouble: many
cases of stomach disease. headache.
pain in the heart, inactive liver, etc,
are but symptoms; the cause OF which
can De traced to feeble, clogged kid
neys.
A simple test of the urine is to void
a small quantity in a bottle or glass
and let it stand over night; next
morning, if there is Il reddish brick
dust sediment, or white, fieecy sub
stance present either consult some
reputable physician or take good veg
etable treatment. The following pre-
scription is recommended highly in
these cases. and the sufferer should
mix it at home: Compound kargon,
one ounce; Fluid Extract Dandelion,
one-half ounce; Compound Syrup Sar-
saDarilla, three ounces. Shake well and
use in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and at bedtime.
Where any of the symptoms enumer-
ated above are present, good results
are sure to follow Immediately the use
OF this simple prescription.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
LILLIAN CLIFFORD
Found Dead In Bed At Chelsea, Thurs
day Afternoon.

Lillian Clifford, aged about As years,
was found dead in bed at the residence
of George Sullivan by whom she had
been employed as hOusekeeper, on the
Windsor road in Chelsea, Thursday
afternoon. The remains were found
by little girl named Evans. Sullivan
was absent at the time. having, it was
said, gone in quest of some one to
take care of the woman.
Coroner II. w. Plummer of this city
was notified of the case and accom-
panied by a physician went out to in
vestigate, but on an examination of
the remains being made it was decided
that death had been due to natural
causes and no inquest was deemed
necessary 1t is said that the woman's
parents are living in Scion, and the
remains will be brought to this city
today where they will be held pending
advice from relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
THE GOSPEL MISSION.
Much Interest In Work of Evangelists
James and Exile Estes.

4 good company gathered at the
Mission hall last evening to greet the
eyangcliSts, James and Exile Estes. AL
ter the reading of the Scripture Mrs.
Estes gave the message from Proverbs
xxviii:f3: He that covereth his sin
shall not prosper, but he that con-
fesseth and forsaketh shall obtain
mercy" First reminded us all how
Adam and Eve, who tried to hide away
from God. They had fallen by partak-
ing of a certain thing forbidden. Inc
curse of sin followed upon all their
lahors and they did not prosper. In
the Holy Ghost one person has as great
a liberty as another. Christ has come
to set US free from sin.
Second reference was made to the
life of Cain and Abel. one brought an
offering acceptable to God, the other
did not Cain was countenance and
heart fallen. The Lord asked him
where is Abel, thy brother He also
tried TO cover it up by saying, Il know
not" This is what men are doing to-
day
Third reference was made to the
life Of Samuel and Saul. This was a
tune WNCn DISSATISFACTION Was prev d.
lent among the children Of Israel. They
desired a king and be like other ma
tons Of the world. Be what God wishes
you to be. Saul was requested on one
occasion to wait Gods time of max
ing all offering. He did not and here
by grleved God. That's what many are
doing. continually disobeying the Lord
and losing His power within. Prosper
ity comes in confession and forsaking
of sins. Public sins should be con-
fessed publicly. Private sins privately
bat all to Jesus Christ. Beloved trust
in the mercy OF God, and unsaved
friends accept that gift of mercy by
corfessing your sins to Him and for
sakng and take Christ as your own
Savior.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to come and hear the grand Gospel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

1t is reported that the fact that there
was new dog in town was the cause
Of a commotiOn of no small sized pro-
portions on Winthrop street WedneS-
day night. 1t seems that one of the
residents of that street had purchased
a dog of large size and much strength,
and the animal arrived on the day
mentioned above. He was placed in
the stable at night, but evidently the
place was not to his liking, for he lost
no time in trying to make his escape
and as might have been expected his
efforts to work his way out through
closed door were attended with more
fact Had the stable been in the CEN
ter of a ten-acre lot the animal might
have made his escape without disturb
ing the neighborS, but such was not
the case, and the noise reaching the
ears of some ladies in a house nearby,
IMPRESSED them with the idea that u
burglar was trying to get IN, ana also
frightened them not a little. At this
juncture they sent a call for the po-
lice and two night officers responded.
also some of the neighborS, it is said,
and on a search being made the cause
of the alarm was found where the dog
had worked his way out of the stable,
but the animal himself was missing,
and was probably at that time headed
for home as fast as his feet would
carry him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
RIGHT FOOD.
How the Baby Was Saved.

when our first baby came it was
soon apparent that his mother could
not nurse him and it became necessary
to feed him artificial food. We tried
everything recommended by our family
doctor. then consulted several other
physicians in succession.
I'VE experimental with nearly every
artificial food but could barely keep the
baby alive. and at the age of five
months he weighed no more than at
birth. When eight months old he had
gained very little, and his stomach
and bowels were in such condition
that we dcspaired of raising him.
"A chance acquaintance recon-
mended Grape Nuts, and we COM
menced feeding him on it, soaking 1t
until soft in warm water. as milk
would not stay on his stomach.
From the very first we saw that we
had found the right food at last and he
began to improve Immediately. We
fed him on Grape-Nuts in this way
and absolutely nothing else for several
months. and he grew so fast and be-
came so fat and strong that our friends
were surprised and could scarcely be-
lieve that it was the same child.
He did not even begin to crawl or
cut his teeth until after we put him on
Grape Nuts. Until that time he was
weak and helpless and cried nearly all
the time. Now he is a strong. bright,
rosy checked child of 81 years"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
wellville," in pkgs. There's a Rea-
son."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Friday, March II, 1908.
Gard, of thanks obituary notices, res

Cards of thanks obituary notices, res
olutions Of respect, etc. Will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-.
tertainments whose object Is the
raising Of money, will be charged at
the rate Of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns, ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers oc-
cupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Besides showing the largest line of
dentifriccs. Bowdtch & Webster have
evolved Il method which ensures each
customer clean fresh toothbrush. one
which has not been handled by half a
dozen more or less cleany people.
They have a neat card of 16 brushes
showing all styles, sizes and textures.
AS they have no fear of competition
prices are plainly marked. You simply
select the brush you want and brush
Is given YOU from clean new box that
has never been handled. This is n
sanitary and sensible solution of .he
tooth brush problem and will be APP
preciated by everyone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Charles c. Tewksbury Of Sebec, q
patient at the Insane hospital died at
flat institution Wednesday afternoon
ut the age Of g. years, the cause of
death being epilepsy. The remains
We're sent to Sebec for burial en- train
No. | yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

An advance in the price of beef is
reported this week, from about 3 cents
wholesale for top cattle to 101s cents.
which means that an advance will
without doubt follow in the retail prices
charged in the local market. One of
the dealers said yesterday in speaking
of the advance in the wholesale price
that it was the highest that it had been
since last fall. At that time the retail
price for the best cuts was So cents.
but when during the winter the whole
sale price dropped to cents the re-
tail price followed, coming down to
80 cents, where it had since remained.
but with the advance of the present
week the retail price will without
doubt go back to 80 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27

Thursday the w. ID. Hutchins Co.
sold the RI. w. Perciva1 farm in this
city, containing 46 acres, to NJ j.
OBricn Of Renfrew. Ont Mr.. O'Brien
will at once occupy the place as Il per-
manent home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
AMUSEM ENTS.
New Pictures and Songs Today.

Pictures new in subjects and produce
ton will be on exhibition today and
tomorrow at the Opera house and they
promise to be extra good ones and will
compare favorabIy with the best ones
shown here. New illustrated songs
also will be rendered. Admission 10
cents, children ) cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-27
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

'sSN'SS " ! hSI WSetin9 OF SFeoltorS.
In the District Court of the United States
for the District Of Maine
II, the matter Of
HOWARD f.. STARKEY In Bank
Bankrupt. ruptcy.
To the creditors of HOWARD F.
81 ARkEI of Waterville In the County
or kennebec, and District aforesaid 4
bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of March A. D.. 1908. the said
HOWARD F.. STARKEI was duly adj
Indicated bankrupt; and that the first
meeting Of his creditors will be held
at the Office of the Referee, 100 Water
street street. in Augusta. Maine. and
of April A. D.. 1908, at ten o'clock
II the forenoon. at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove their
cla1inS. appoint trustee. examine the
bankrupt. and transact such other bust
ness Is nay properly come before said
FREMONT ]. c. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine. Mar. 16. 1908.