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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
The Christmas Trees.

The official guess this year is that
1000. 900 trees were used in the happy
Christmas festivities in homes.
church vestriCs, schoolhOuses. grange
halls. etc. That is a good many. but
this is a big country and there are
lots Of hearts to be made happy when
Christmas time comes around. More
over, Clifford pinchot, the head of the
forestry service and recognized as the
highest authority on the subject of
forestry is not at all worried over the
number of Christmas trees used. He
does not find any menace to the coun
try's forests in the beautiful old
Christmas tree custom, but On the
contrary thinks the forests are more
likely to be improved by the thinning
of trees cut this year" he said, "is in
significant when compared with the
consumption for other purposes for
which timber is demanded. This clear
ing of an area equal to q good sized
farm should not be the subject of
much worry when it is remembered
that for lumber alone it is necessary
to take timber from an area Of more
than 100000 acres every day of the
year" And many of the Christmas
trees were taken from spots where
they would never attain full forest
growth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

This is the way the bright para
grarher OF the Philadelphia Inquirer
gets around troublesome plural: THE
President has already determined to
get a white rhinoceros and then an
other one 1--WE don't precisely know the
plural of this word and don't wish to
make mistake), the last one to be
given the British Museum. Without
any desire to dampen the ardor of the
President, it seems to us that counting
those (tne rhinOceros and then another
one) is Il little risky"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Here is the view of the general finan-
ciol situation held by that recognized
authority. Henry ClewS: The year
draws to II close with a hopeful but
sober spirit pervading all business cir
clcs. Conditions, though in happy
contrast with year ago, are not en-
tirely satisfactory. Trade is often
quiet and recovery slow, but the out
look for 1909 is encouraging, for the
situation is sound. confidence is grow
ing and our natural resources are un-
impaired"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Maine Gossip
Tomorrow's BriGqe.

There's Il stream of trouble across my
path.
1t is black and deep and wide.
Bitter the hour the future hatn
When / cross its swelling tide.
But I smile and sing and say
II will bear the sorrow that comes to-
morrow,
But I'll borrow none today
Tom molrow's bridge is crazy thing;
| dare not cross it pow.
I can see it's timbers sway and swing,
And its arches reel and bow.
O heart you must hope alWay:
You must sing and trust and say
IN bear the sorrow that Games tomor-
row.
But I'll borrow none today
Anna Rurnham Bryant
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

S3eakine of the proposed direct in
haritance tax tor Maine, the Portland
Press finds some interesting figures in
the experience of Massachusetts. That
state established such tax Il year ago
i. had already had collateral In
heritance tax for some years-and the
proceeds for the first year are 81 ,264 900.
Maine, however, could not expect to
profit like this, for the reason that
there arc not so many large fortunes
here as in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Had Two Faults.

J-ncle Remus. besides being an inVetor-
ale horse trader was something OF q Wae-
one dav, after swapping a rather disrepr'-
table looking nag, he said:
mo. stranger. III tell Yer far. l'a'
horse hab got two faults
"And more. too. l guess. 'assented 'he
other "Rut what are they
.'NVa-al, eff he gifts out in de held ne
de hahdcs' hoss ter ketch yc ever seed
an when yer ketch i'm he amt Wuth q
cllss Judges Library.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The new president of Venezuela
shows more of a disposition to be on
friendly 'er,rs with the rest of the
world than was possessed by the pep
perry little Castro. Gomez starts out
well and acts as though he really
meant to give his country decent
name at last. But what Will the
world do without the perennial
"NeneZeuia question"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Feelin' Young Ae'in.

In the criSpy weather
Winters wealth we win:
Even the gI2yhaired fellers
Feeln' young a2'm'
Country lookn' lively
In the frosty ways:
When they tune the fiddle
Come in. happy days
once We sat a-sighin.
Missed our time an chance.
Now the ol-time foilerS
Air Young enough TO dance! o..,,
Frank l.. stanton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
A Wife's Tribute.

II miss Mr.. Blaine. ! cannot bear the
orderly array of my life. | miss :he en-
velopes in the gravy, the bespattered ia
bic liEen, the uncertainty of the meals,
for YOU know he always starts out on his
constitutional Whon he hears them taking
in dinner. | miss hls unvarNing attention
ana as constant neglect. Prom the Let
ters of Mrs. James G. Blaine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

1t has been an off year in railroad
construction in this country. There
have been 3214 miles of new main
track laid-quite a stretch, to be sure,
and much more than the total railroad
mileage in the State of Maine, but it is
a decrease of 1000 miles from the record
of 1907. 1t is the smallest total since
1897 when only 2l09 miles of new track
were laid
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

New Mexico, whose hopes are now
high again for statehood, claims to
have population of 100000. The CEN
sus Of 1900 showed 195,310 people in the
territory and most people are skeptlcal
about it's having more than doubled Its
population in these eight years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

No wonder Santa Claus never grows
any older 1t would keep anybody
forever young and jolly to do nothing
hut go through the world and make
people happy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

No war among the nations as 1908
draws to close, but there are all
kinGs of rumors of wars for the happy
New Year
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Former Governor Vardaman of Mis-
sissippi says that President Roosevelt
is a vulgarian. That is about the
highest praise yet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The annual dinners of the New Eng
land societies have been held and
again the country is set to wondering
if any great men or principles were
ever born west of the HUDSON river
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The Red Cross stamp is still work.
ing 1t is proper to afffx it to all the
New Year bills and remittances. Also
to the excuses for not remittlng.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The youngsters break the Christmas
toys almost as quickly as the older
ones will break the New Year resolu-
tons
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Genius.

The fortune favored fields may bring,
70 those who toll, their Ineede Of grain,
But GcnGS still her wealth will fling
Amid the thorny wastes of pam.
Nixon Waterman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

This year brings the centennial of the
eldest of the present Bowdoin College
dormitories Maine hall was com
plete,i in 1908 at a tim" when the only
buildings on the camprs We're MaSsa
6husnrts han. Il wooden chapel and the
presidents house. the TWO latter long
since having disappeared. Maine hall
has been called the most strenuous of
Bowdoin's buildings. 1t has on three
occasions suffered from fire. March A.
1882. it was badly burned, the walls
barely standing the test. February
II, 1896, it again caught fire. but this
time the walls We're not so badly dam
aged and when the hall was rebuilt
were used almost entire. The last fire
was on March 9. 1907. when Il fire in
the southern end badly injured about
half the rooms in that part of the
building. Maine hall in it's early days
was much more pretentious than now
having entrances on the campus side
and an ornamental pediment in the
center AS in the other dormitories
in the old days, each room often held
three men. Each room was heated by
a wood or coal fire. the stoves being
connected with the chimneys which are
now used as air shafts. Each man had
to bring up all the water that he used
from pumps standing at the side of the
building. 1t is North Maine that had
the honor of the headlong dive of E. w.
Hewes, rs. now a Washington county
lawyer. Hewes was passing from one
end to the other by means of the roof
when h,. slipped. rolled down to the
caves, and fell so feet to the ground,
miraculously breaking no bones and
being as well as ever after a few
hours Maine hall in it's varied career
has also been intellectual, for i'll it's
early days the Athenaean and the
Peucinian literary societies had their
libraries in North and South Maine
respectively. And finally Maine hall
claims to have been the college home
Of many famous alumni Among the
Bowdoin men who roOmed there, whose
names may well be written in the Hall
of Fame, are Senator William Pitt Fes-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

That brand new Denver baby which
was given s1,000,0 900 at Christmas is no
happier than lots of those which re-
ceived only a five cent rattle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Tuesday, December 20, 1908.

Carrie Nation has had fairly lively
time in London and Glasgow, but just
wait until she strikes Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Cures baby's Group. Willie's daily cuts.
and bruises. mama's sore throat. grand
mas lameness-Dr. Thomas Eclectiic
Oil-the great household remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia
and MISUNDERSTANDING the whole sys-
TEN. Doan's ReGulets % cents per ooN !,
correct the liver. tone the stomach and
cure constipation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Itch, Itch! Itch!-Scratch. Scratch.
The more YOU scratch the worse
the itch. Try Doan's Ointment. It cures
niles eczema, any skin itching. All drug
gists sell it
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

To feel strong have good appetite ana
digestion. sleep soundly and ENJOY me-
use Rurdock Blood Bitters. the great sys-
TEN tonic and builder
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
MARRIED.

Fort Fairfield. Dec. l6 Harry Bean Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The Bangor building operations for
1908 have amounted to $75O0O0 and the
outlook is bright for the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The December number of the Indus
trial Journal has an extended write up
of Fort Kent, illustrated by many eX-
ccicGt halftOneS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Portland is disturbed by the report
that the oaks in Deering park are dy
ing. These oaks are famed in song
and story and every effort will be
made to check their decay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Mainos baby board of trade is To-
Gated at Fryeburg 1t was organized
only q few weeks ago, but is getting
down to practical business in behalf of
this fine old town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

A feature of Christmas at Bath was
the bountiful chicken dinner with all
the hxings sent to over GO poor families
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14

about the present state of affairs. The poor are not less selfish than the rich, though they may seem to have less power to hurt others by their selfish ness. A man must be ready so far as possible to do Skillfully any work that may be offered. They who would limit the number of those who desire to learn trades are by no means guilt less. The generosity and unseliiSh- ness which we demand from the rich We might begin to practice on those who are still less fortunate than our selves. This might help some in the solution of the question. It is easy to find fault and to lay the blame on certain class, and to imagine there is panacea for all these ills. There is none except honesty and charity, and the elimination of SelfShneSs, which like charity should begin at home.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
UP TO DATE

The Esqujmos Urc Up Go date on the marriage question and even go several better on the party who advocated the ten year limit in the States. These little fellows in their far nOrthtru home take crack ar the marriage proposition. and i. ottrra a week, or at most few weeks the parties find that their temper, are not compatible they call the match of and the girl goes back home. It Is possible that this lottery business with a chance for an indefinite number of draw, has con- trihuted Co make thi, remote people the most congenjal and happy race on the face of the earth. They have been known to make as many as six trials before getting the right party.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
NEW POLITICAL PARTY

A new political party is to be launched. A national convention will be called 10 nominate candidates for president and vice president after the Republicans and Democrats have held their meetings.
 Some popular issues, such aS the im- mediate purchase of the telegraph lines, indorsemeut of union labor or ganizatious, revision of the tarrjif, postal savings banks, federal aid for good roads. ship subsidy and some others, are iudorsed. It is fairly good met for catching votes. William Randolph Hearst is the packer of the movement, Ecnemuer the wooden horse, and fear the Greeks though bearing gifts
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
COULD MAKE AN ALMANAC3

Years ago, back in the state of Ohio, there lived an old man who invariably met his neighbor'S son. as he returned on his vacation from college, with the question, "can you make an almanac yet?" That seemed to be the old man s test of an education. It was not bad one either. The almanac was former Iy quite compendium of knowledge. There was Thomas Spotford's almanac back in the first half of the last centu- ry which contained a variety of matter including d short sermon on a Bible text adapted to each month of the year, also poetry, jokes and seasonable pictures.
 This old type of almanac has been changed somewhat in the modern production of Abe Martins Alma mack, by Kin Hubbard, containing timely hints to farmers and young women, actual facts about the moon, astrological lore, true explanation of dreams, famous political speeches, rare philosophical musings, and much vaIu- able information along various lines, with illustrations by the author. The book is published by the Bobbs-Merrill Company of Indianapolis, Indiana, in a handsome volume of about l25 pages.
 The book is replete with wise and witty sayings, and it's appearance in the household will tend to bring back the almanac to it's old place of popu- larity as a guide to the business man as we'll as to the farmer in the affairs of life.
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AN IMPORTANT QUESTION

"What is man to do who is out of work in a financial crisis and who is starving?' Robert Burns used to say he could not we'll conceive more nOrtifying picture of human life than a man seeking work and not able to And it. Back in the days of the Roman empire legion was the name oi those
 who were fed at public expense. The question, therefore is not a new one. The situation as we see it today seems especially bad because we are the ones affected by it. In times past it has been incomparably worse. Selfshness has had vast deal to do in bringing
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Land and Mineral Decisions

Published by Woodiord D. Harlan. land attorney, Washington, D. C.
 Setrlemeut-During the period in which the local office is closed, time does not run against a settler in the matter of asserting his claim.
 Resideuce-M Maintained as the em- ploye of another, who asserts a posses sory right to the land, confers no rights under the settlement laws.
 Reservation order suspending land from disposal to prevent the fraudulent entry thereof is within the authority of the commissioner of the land office.
 Practice-Local officers may, with the approval of the commissioner, de- signate certain hours each day in which papers may be filed in their office.
 Mining Clalm-To entitle an appli- cant, who has declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States, it must appear that such intention is a bona ide existing one at the time of purchase.
 Mineral Land-The existence of a mineral location raises the presumption that the location has been made in conformity with law, and that the land is mineral in character.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

Cook Inlet Precinct, Jan. 4, 1908.
 To Harry Mccormack, c. J. Wal ters, James McGill, Thos. McConety, Geo. Hanson, Wm. Burns and Alfred Noel:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended one hundred dollars in labor and improvements upon the Skukum Creek placer claim situated upon Skukum creek, tribu- tary to Twenty Mile river, in the Territory of Alaska, Cook Inlet pre- clnct, claiming l20OO feet from NOTICE up the creek in Southeasterly direc- tion, and 300 feet each side of Skukum creek, as will appear by certificate filed the 23rd day of February, 1906, in the office of the recorder of said pre- cinct, in order to hold said premises under the provisions of Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States being the amount required to hold the same for the year ending December 3lst, 1907.
 And if within ninety days from the publication of this notice, you fail, or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure, to-wit, $l2.5O each as a co-owner, your interest in said claim will be forfeited and be- come the property of the subscriber under said section 2324.
 A. c. CARRIER, Co-owner of one-eighth of said claim.
 First qualification Jannary 4, 1908.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE United States Commissioners Court, UnaIaska Precinct, Third Judicial Division, Territory of Alaska.
 IN THE matter of the estate of Sim con Millovidof, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned executor of the estate of Simeon Millovidof, deceased, to the cre- ditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit them with necessary vouchers within six months after first publication of this notice to the said eXecutor at the office of the United States Commission er in the town of Unalaska, Alaska. And the undersigned hereby gives notice that he was duly appointed eXecutor of the estate by an order of the above named Court made and entered the 7th day of December 1907.
 N. GRAY,
 EXecutor of the estate of
 Simeon Millovidof, deceased Date of first publication Feb. 20. Date of last publication
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DARKEST RUSSIA

In Russia there are said to be r, OOJ,OOO children between 6 and II years who are receiving no education what ever.
 If these are the facts in the case Rus sia can expect to have no peaceful and prosperous government until she cares for the little ones. It is high time for some creator to appear who can not only say 'let there be light, but who has the power to enforce the command that there may be light.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
SATURDAY. MARCH l4, 1908
SUNDAY CLOSING

The fight k already on to force the AIaska-Yukou- Pacific exposition to close it's gates on sunday. IT the prime factors in this apparently PtouS movement could be known It k proba- bIe that there would not be so many religious enthusiasts Co stand around and shout amen Co the proposal. By closing the gales of am exposition on Sunday the owners and managers of other popular resorts will be the chief gainerS. It k but natural tha, these should enlist the churches in their be- half. SD as to cIothe tine movement in the garb of piety, and let the strictly business man outside the exposition grounds gather in the ducatS.
 OC course the cry goes up that the Lord of Hosts k dishonored by opening the gates of a great fair on Sunday. Now it is not at all probable that the Lord of Hosts is any such small pota- toe, as to be djshonored because his people down here on his tootStool go to clean, instructive exposition on Sun day. Let Us give him credit for being reasonably fair and intelligent, and for no, being deceived by an outward show of pjety when the heart iS in no way changed for the better.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
WEALTH IN THE DITCH

It is reported that gold, silver and copper in paying quantities have been thrown out from Colubra Cut in the Panama canal. It may turn out that the government will find wealth enough to pay for the construction of the great enterprise in the ditch it is digging. It would not be more surprising than the bonanza discovered in Stewards folly"
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Tn the United States Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Kenai Precinct, Third Judicial Divis. ion.
 IN PROBATE.
 In the matter of the estate of Ferdi- nand Wagner, deceased.
 NOTICE is hereby given by the un- dersigned administratriX of the estate of Ferdinand Wagner, deceased, to tbe creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased to eX- hibit them, with necessary vouchers, within six months after the first publi- cation of this notice, to the said admin istratriX, ElSbeth Wagner, at the of flee of $. O. Morford, Seward, Alaska.
 ELSBETH WAGNER.
 AdmidiStratrix of the estate of
 Ferdinand Wagner. First publication March IA. Last publication April lS.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOllSE lO SINEAhI NANN1 In the United State Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Xenai Precinct, Third Judicial DlVis- ion.
 IN PROBATE
 In the matter of George Burchy, de- ceased. !. NOTICE is hereby given by the un- dersigned administrator of the estate of George Burchy, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased to eX- hibit them, with the necessary vouch- CTS, within six months after the hrst publication of this notice to the said administrator, Curtis R. Morford, at the office of s. O. Motford. Seward, Alaska. o Dated this 9th day of March, 1908.
 CURTIS R. MORFORD,
 Administrator of the estate ot
 George Burchy. First publication March IA. Last publication April IS.
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We have founded an institution in which the people can deposit their money with a feeling ot the utmost confidence and safety.
 Bank of Seward.
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Thomas Horan. Defendant.

T HUIHUo IIVI II' NIN'IN''''IV'
 The President of the United States of America, greeting:
 To the above named defendant:
 You are hereby required to appear in the United States District Court, in and for the District of Alaska, Third Division, within thirty days after the day of service of this summons upon you. and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff, a copy ot which complaint is herewith delivered to you; and unless you appear and ans wer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you and will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
WEEKLY WEATHER RECORD
TEMPERATURE.

Weather record for the week ending AIn.nl,
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14

WITNESS' THo IIOu' OII''" II'
 Reid, Judge of said Court, ~~ this l6th day of January, in (o the year of our Lord one SEAL thousand nine hundred and ~~ eight, and of our independ;;
 ence the one hundred and
 thirty-second.
 EDWARD J. STEER, Clerk, By E. A. HENDERSON, Deputy Clerk.
 Smith, attorney for plaintiff. First publication Feb. 29
 Last publication April Il.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
SUMMONS-NO. PIP

SUMMONS-NO. PIP UNITED STATES OF AMERICA United States District Court, Dis trict of Alaska, Third Division, Pacific Court District.
 Edith Horan, Plaintiff,
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Brass runner sleds at Pacific Coast Company.