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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21

Presents the following LOW ROUND TRIP EXCURSION RATES:
 National Educational AssOcia- tiOn, Cleveland, O., S22.S5.
 (via Chicago.)
 Tickets on sale June 25 so July 1. good to return until Au- gust 31. b.: depositing.
 On Sale Daily,
 Chicago ......... .$2S.3b
 St. Paul .$3S.2O
 Minneapolis ...... $3S.2O
 PctosEey, Mich. =. .$20.45
 Milwaukee, Wis. $2S.75
 Waukesha, Wis. .$29.O5 Detroit, $30.65 (via ChicaEO.) Niagara Falls S31.5O (via Cht- cagO.)
 Battle Creek, $29.45 (via Chicago.) Good to return until October 31. permitting 30 days stop over a. Chicago on return. Correspond ingly low rates to numerous other points In the North ant Northwest, including Portland, Ore, Seattle and Tacoma, Wash. Vancouver B. O., San Francisco. Los Angeles, San Diego, permit ting liberal stopovers in the West. Train carrying through drawing room sleeping car to Chicago LEAVES BIRMINGHAM 2 F. M. DAILY. All meals served in dining cars. Tickets and bag gage checks will be delivered at residence. For full informatio call at city ticket office, No. 1921 First avenue. Phone Birmingham 1340. {. G. B. HARPER. s,,city Passenger and Ticket Agent. c+A. F. D. MILLER, p'o>District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-21

Captain Densmond, V. c. By Maud Diver, (John Lane Company
 Captain Desmond" possessor Of th }
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Why speak of the scythe
 and the flOur-glass As the bards so long have
 sung9 Why should we notice how Time may pass So long as the soul is
 young? Let wrinkles come and the
 head grow gray It's never a cause for
 tears. For Methuselah hoped and
 laughed, no doubt. When he had nine hundred years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26
FRAUDS IN TESTIMONIALS
BY MEDICAL FIRMS
But Some are Genune-A Significant
Case of Eczema.

How do medical firms secure the
testimonials which you frequently see
lin print?
This is a question which no doubt
every reader of the Kennebec journal
has OCCASIONALLY asked himself
Wei, testimonials are obtained in
various ways Some are undoubtedly
not sincere; they are written by friends
OF advertisers or by employees. 1t is
alleged that in some cases testi-
moniais are even paid fora species of
bribery which can not be condemned
too highly.
But contrary to general opinion. it
is q fact that at least large number
of testimonials are genuine and sin
cere. They are usually given by pco-
pie who feel so grateful for cure that
they allow their Names to be used.
We ourselves know of more than one
case whore a man or woman naturally
avcrsc to publicity was so overjoyed
at finding the right kind of medicine
that the cured patient consented to
the use e his name in print
4 typical case of this kind--of special
interest to eczema SuffererS-is that of
Robert Sussman of Toledo, Ohio Mr.
Toledo, and for years he suffered with
q severe case of eczema
He described his case as almost I'M
endurable. About five years age he
was induced to try the oil of winter
green compound known as n. y. p.
Prescription for eczema sufferers He
has gone out of his way to find slf-
fers and to tell them of this remedy.
L., hoo ~.
course, ami without even having been
requested I" do so by the d. y. d.
Company. 1t was simply the fact that
his health. his very life had been re-
stored that made him SO enthusiastic
We have recently had another letter
from. Mr.. Sussman in which he offers
to write to any eczema sufferer and to
describe his case. IF any reader of
this paper should write Mr.. Sussman
we request that self-addressed stamped
envelope be enclosed
Speaking of his own case, Mr. Suss-
man says:
six years of intense suffering from
a severe case of eczema. to be given up
as lncurablc by sixteen doctors. several
OF whom We're specialists of skin dis
eases, and then to have tried every
known medicine for my ailment with
cut effect, and finally to procure abso-
lutte relief ard permanent cure from
new remedy. is an experience that
Justifies my action in making it known
to the public: and feel that it is my
duty to give it as much publicity as
possible. 50 that other sufferers may
be relieved. My sympathy goes out
to those who have to go through what
| ] did"
ID. ID. ID. Prescription. also ID. y. d.
soap. may be had of Bcwditch e. Web
| stcr Co., Augusta, Jackson Bros,
Gardiner, Spaulding Drug store, Halo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26
MAINE FARMING NOTES.

Henry G. Farnham Of Fort Fairfield
has bought of Bird II. Kimball the
Isaac F'lannory farm, recently pur-
chased by Mr.. Kimball from William
+. Andrews. Mr.. Farnham will take
possession in the spring The re-
ported price is $500.
o. w. Bryant of North Arson re-
recently purchased Of Scion parties Il
fine pair of two-year-od steers of the
Hereford breed. They are Well
matched and are what might be
termed a fancy pair.
Hubert Chatbourne of Parkman has
hold his farm to a person from ArOoS
took County and has purchased the
place owned by his brother, Plummor.
in Guiford. He is to act as r. +. d.
carrier in place of Plummer
Roscoe Whitcomb of Belfast pur
chased Il lamb of Mr.. Mahoney Of
SearsmOnt last Monday, that beats
the record for rapid growth. The
lamb was dropped June 1st, 1908, and
when purchased by Mr.. Whtcomb
tipped the scales at 115 pounds How
is that for Waldo County sheep rails
ing? The father of the lamb in Ques-
ton is of Southdown breed and is
registered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

one on the other, with a palm at least
eighteen inches wide in the velvet. me
other bulls were large. but they looked
like pigines beside the big fellow.
This giant moose has been wonder
and a mystery of the Maine. woods
since 1901 or further back. In the au-
thmn of 1901 a Boston sportsman
named NJ. A. Gushing came down from
the Katahdin Works region and report
ed having seen the big moose and hav-
ing tried to get a photograph OF nm
He had heard stories of the white
moose. but had refused to believe
them, but when one day near Chair
back mountain, he received VISIT
from the monster. he was convinced
also so startled that he forgot about
his camera until too late to get PIC
ture Mr.. Gushing described the
moose as the largest by far that he
has ever seen, and of a dusty white
color. except for a brown patch under
the chin. He thought the animal would
be worth at least $500 when mounted
Every story that comes from . the
north woods concerning this moose
makes him Il little bigger than before;
but allowing for eXaggeration, 1t Is
reasonably certain that no moose yet
killed in Maine approached this III
size. 1t was in 1901 that the moose
was first seen in Maine. by Clarence
Duffy. an Old Town guide, who was
cruising around Lobster lake. Duffy
did not get near enough to the mon
ster for shot. but said he saw him
plainly. and gave a detailed description
OF .he animal when he came back tc
town Everybody laughed at the story,
and Duffy was set down as the create st
romancer of his time. Not many
months after that, however. John Ross.
a Bangor lumberman, was at Lobster
lake, where he had camps. and one
day. while crossing between Rig Lob
ster and Little Lobster lakes, in com
pany with the foreman of w. l..
Maxfleld's camps he saw the big
moose Mr.. Ross is no romancer. and
when he told his story people began
to believe that there was something
up there worth shooting at For
many years hunters searched the
woods in vain tor the big moose, for
it would be worth a small fortune to
any man to bring him down. Not
until 1905, however. was the monster
seen again. In that year Granville
Gray, Bangor taxidermist, got sight
of the moose at some title distance.
and since then he has had a second
view. In 1902 Gilman Brown of West
New bury, Mass, got nearer to the
monster than had any of the Others
actually getting several shots at him.
Brown averred that the moose stood
fully is feet high. and that he had
antlers 10 to II feet across. Like
most of the others who had a sight
of the monster, Mr.. Brown saw the
moose at dusk, but the animals gray
coat showed plainly, and Brown got
several shots at him, none of which.
however, seemed to have any effect
He was so close that he could count
% points on one side of his antlcrs,
and thought at the time that there
were more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26
A Thanksgiving.

All. that was long ago when |
Thanked God that all my days went pE
In careless ease and mirth. 4
A Phalisce | thanked Him then
THAT | knew not like other men
The bitterness of earth.
All. that was long ago. To-day,
"Tllank God for this my Srlei, say
Seeing by tEis alone. ..
sometimes, watching IN INC nlSnt.
Catch far. faint visions of that height
No lesser light had shown.
All. long ago, l did not guess,
50, arrogant my happiness,
How poor my praise and vain,
Dear God today what thanks arc meet,
Ifp these steep stairs of pain. ..
-Theodosia Garrison, in Harper baZal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26
The Spirit Of
Thank sgiving)
Thanksuivtnu Weather.

Some like the smile of April, and some
ahe breath of May,
And soIe the hidden laughter we near
on AN August day;
But Whistler gray ana susty, or bflshtiy
blue anC clear,
The weather at Thanksgiving is the hest
OF AL the year.
The weather at THANKSGIVING
@. that's the time for living,
When once again the children seek the
OLD hone nest
The good Thanksgiving weather
When wore all at home tosethef-
The weather at anksg:VinS is for me
the best.
1t NAV be showing softly, it may be that
Wins in ar endless drumbcat against the
window pane. :, :. A.,
But in the house the children sit Ill Tue
hrelisht's glow .au ~
And listen t. the stories Nhat we zen u
long ago.
When we're all 1T home together
Wncr one word brings y chutklc ana
the next a tear:
Take one day and another,
But o, for me and mother !. H.
Misunderstanding Days the best one i'll the
whole long year.
And when the day is over, and they have
ali gone hoEnc e,
Hcneath the starr: that bless us from
heavens Spreading dome, ..,..
Then We turn back cortcntcd, ana soltiy
shut the doCr.
And thank the Lord for this Day out OF
all his wondrols store
The weather of Thanksgiving-
O. that's the time for living
When homeward core the children at
tho hearts clear call!
Whn,, were all at home together
It's good Thanksgiving weathcr- ~.
The. weather at THANKSGIVING is the
best of all ,.,.,,
w. u Nesbit in the Pilgrim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26
THE MAINE SANATORIUM

For the treatment and cure of persons
with pulmonary tuberculosis, was erected
by and is under the management of the
Maine State Sanatorium Association de-
gal title). Its purposes arc wholly phIan-
thropr. This sanatorium is a model OF
its kind. For curative effect and for in
spin ing outlook it's location is uncxcelled.
It's present capar ity is lifty-five pa
Ucns. The completed plant would FRO
vide for one hundred. The cost Of COM
plotting it would he comparatively small.
Money is wanted for this, and for aiding
needy patients An endowment fund or
100000 is greatly needed. For further IN
formation Arite to the secretary. Angus
ia. Maine.
The officers and directors are: PRESS
dent. Gen. Seldom Conner: Vicc-Presidtnt'
Hiram W. Ricker; Treasurer, Treby John-s
son; Secretary, a. G. Young, M. D.; Med
ical Director. Estes Nichols, N. D.; ,M rus,
tees: Fon. John F. Hill, Hon. Mai9c
Pettingill. S. Fl. Weeks. NJ. D.. Hon T. =
Whitehouse. 1T. Rey. Robert CodmaMH' l.
Hon. W,n. .. Penrell F. G. Thayer. ~
D., c. H. Payson, Hon. CYRUS W. DAVIS
Hugh ]. Chisholm. e. D. ChambsTtan1,''
Frank G. Payson. Estes Nicholas. NJ r.
FRED e. Richards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

The noble statue at Washington,
erected to General Sheridan and dcdi-
Gated yesterday with imposing cerc-
monies and an address by the Presi-
dent, is worthy tribute to one od the
great figures of the Civil War Not
only was General Sheridan a great
commander but he was a picturesque
figure whose dashing personality gave
him a strong hold upon his soldiers and
upon the general public. No doubt
that stirring poem. "Shcridan's Ride
is to be credited with much of the
popularity of this cavalry leader with
the generation that has been born since
the war. Especially worthy of note
is the Presidents reference to General
Sheridan as type of those foreign
born Americans to whom we have
owed SO much in war and peace and
his tribute to Sheridans fine. but lit
tie known, record as an Indian fighter
in the years after the Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26
Thanksgiving Hymn.

n Cad of Years the Earth is full of Thy
Plentltude. ,..
The fields lie pleasant in the sunilshl;
The pregnant seed of the shy, new days
OF Spring
The white Moons OF Summer nave si'i'ieo
. upon tie
Young, green plants, ,...o
The rains and dews of evening nave
kissed them: 49,.
And now Thou hast sr2cioasiE sciit 'ii'
vha6 the desires of every thing are
satisfied
Rivers. as they occanward. sing to Thee,
the Great rivers of the Sea beats with
gratitude, ~, c
The Strength of the ancient hills is for
rho voices of the solemn pines,
rhe sun and Sky. the yearning breasts OF
Night. ,,;., f
whitc-SOulcd
The swift. wild tunes Of the wind
All these are rraislnS inc .,i,o ..o,v-
ants, g .rb.,,,e
Bcw before Thee With hearts of Thanfs-
we Are nj! mindful of Thy loving kindness
For the laughter upon our Iips. .,.;,,,;, NC
Icor the passionate JOY of Life Wlthin Us,
nor love. the strange. wonderful arthcef
of our souls.
We bless Thee, O God.
For Justice. aud Virtue. and Honor, ana
Peace. :. ..
For high-hcartcd- men in authority.
FOR a vast. pulsating. victorious country
We bless Thee. o Coo.
And if there be pain and anguish
IF tic shadow Of grief lies grey unon rs.
If the inscrutable Chance OF inc lut''le
years
Bears in it's wor1h aught of misery;
And the travail be bitterness ami sha ne.
Have mercy upon us, Q God.
O God of Years. the Earth is full Of Thy
Pleni itudc.
And we. Thy humble and oontrite s"rv-
ants,
Bow before Thee, with hearts of Thanks
giving,
November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

A representative of the Charlcstown
News and Courier who has travelled
extensively through the South since
The election declares that he did not
hear q single expression of regret at
the defeat of Bryan. 1t is evident
that this section of the country feels
fully recompensed for the outcome of
the election, by the returning prosper
i;y that has followed the election of
Taft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

President Diaz's announcement that
he will not run again for President of
Mexico after 1910 suggests that he sees
the necessity of setting a good example
for Bryan.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Perhaps. on the contrary. It means
that Bryan's sudden departure for
taking up his permanent residence
there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Or. Parkhurst declares that the
wearing Of big hats is un-Chrstian;
but the merry widow will probably con-
tinue to flourish in spite of him. Even
the most caustic ridicule of the news
papers has been powcrless to stay its
progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Names famous Spectre moose
which few years ago created such a
sensation among the sportsmen, is re
ported to have again appeared after
a long absence and the excitement of
1902 is revived. Skeptics have tried
to spoil the story of the spectre moose.
or. as 1t is oftener called, the giant
moose, by explaining that there amt
no SIGH" Anyway. the spectre moose
has again been seen. this time by
George H. Houston of Bangor. who is
just in from a timber cruise in the
vicinity of Chemquas abamticOok lake.
While on his way to camp last Tues
day. Houston came to an open bog
containing about thirty acres Stand
ing within the edge of the timber he
counted sixteen moose feeding leisure
ly in the opening. He noticed three
bulls. good large fellows. but he al
most had the ague when he saw the
NOR arch of the herd which he AYERS
is monster. Being to leeward of
the herd, and within eighty yards of
them, HoutSon had a splendid chance
to observe the moose. The big fellow
had a magnificent pair of horns
twenty points on one side and twenty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26
Hard Colds.

People whose blood is pure are not
nearly so likely to take hard colds as
are others.
Physiology goes into the reason.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the blood
pure, causing healthy action Of the
mucous membrane and giving
strength and tone to all the organs
and functions.
This great medicine RECEIVERS the
system after a cold, as no other does
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

The suggestion that when William
Howard TAFT is inaugurated we shall
have for the first time in "A years a
President with a middle name brings
out the fact that only seven of over %
Presidents have had a middle name
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Every body is Interested in the remark
able showing of tho life Insurance bust
ness as reported by Superintendent KEEL
sey of New York. The falling off has
been enormous between the years 1906 and
December 50. 1907, The point of Mr.. kcl
sey's report is the great decrease in the
amount of insurance last year, sal ,4oc.3oS,
OF tic 31o,Go0 policies which terminated
only 53,l67 We're by death and l4,2H by
maturity. while 99,5,4 amounting to SILL
CoS495. were surrendered, and 21e,565
amounting to s301 500 $50, lapscd. Five
times as many policies were dropped in
insurance through the lack of confidence
or through inability to meet premiums
was more than three times the amounts
paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Millers insists that the "blcachcd'
-four is entirely harmless; but never
thclcss they will probably have some
trouble in getting DR.. Wiley to admit
i: until he has tried it out on his
poison SQUAD"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Having picked a selection of cabinets
for Mr.. TAFT the Washington CORE
Spondents are busy preparing messages
for President Roosevelt. 1t will be
entirely safe to predict. however. that
no one will really know what is in the
Forthcoming mt ssagc until it is given
TO the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Mr.. Hobson is very anxious to keep
'he fleet in the Pacific: but. it looks
now as ii Il good flying machine we'll
supplied with bombs might render its
presence there unnecessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Hcing down in Mexico where Thanks
SiVilii; is not observed, Mr. Bryan will
not be obliged to celebrate today. He
would not be expected to really relish a
turkey this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Venezuelan patriotism is quite like
iy to flourish, with the active encrur-
.lgcmcnt and assistance of Holland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

What shall it profit the Kaisar to
suppress an interview in respectable
magazine and have it spread before
the world in the yellow journals?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

The football season being over it is
to. be hoped that the rising generation
will appreciate the Importance of get
ting down to study
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

There was nothing brought out in
the long examination of Mr.. Rockcfcl-
Ter to show that he was ever guilty of
playing the ponies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

MIR Bryan decided not to go on that
felt that his experiences with the Tam
many tiger had furnished sufficient ex-
element for one wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

In the election of Governor Cummins
to the United States Senate Iowa has
found verw worthy successor to the
late w. B. Allison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

President Castro has gone abroad for
AN operation, but it is entirely safe to
assume that he will not patronize the
Holland surgeons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

The cross-cyed Indian on the coun-
terfeit five dollar note, can at least be
credited with doing a good work for
society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

s"ckless man recently died in Con-
ncctlctt worth a quarter of a million
dollars. A Whole lifetime without any
tun. After all what did it profit him /?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Uncle Adlal Stevenson might ind
some measure Of consolation by joining
Il golf club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Mr. Richard Croker makes no bones
of admitting that he is in favor Of
gambling at race tracks The public
had suspected as much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Any association of master machin-
lists that didn't include Coach Percy
IIouSht"n among it's members would
I've inqnmplctr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Mr.. Bryan will doubtless be duly i'm
pressed with the fact that even Mexico
no longer has the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsi-
bic for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisement
TO BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Pub
fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

The Journal office will be closed to-
day and no paper will be issued from
this office tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Victor II. cnnard of Harvard is one of
the ff.v men who ever achieved success
and fame by kicking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26
Aprropriate Quotations.

Oh. dear old dun November,
They don't speak we'll of YOU;
They say your Winds are chilling,
Your skies are seldom blue,
What if-youre duh /, liitic,
o., just Il little graz? g.
If not for you we'd never have
Dear old Thank sGiving Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

Abe Rucf thinks the people of San
Francisco arc prejudiced against him.
Very likely they are. and with good
reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26
An Old London cIubmen's Wager.

The rage for gambling at Whites
and AlmackS led to most Outrageout
betting as to which Wapolc tells what
he calls a good tale: A man dropped
down in a fit before the door and was
carried inside; the club instantly made
bets as to whether he would die or not
and when doctor was called in to at
tend him his ministrations were inter-
fered with by the members, because
they said, these would affect the fair
ness of the bets.-Lonlon Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-26

William th'. War Lord has now be-
come Bill ne Mum