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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

OF the forestry that would prevail at so
great an elevation. The habits Oh the
logcoek Of Maine are such that tneV
are onlyi found where big trees prevail.
Among those who are waiting pa
ti.ntly for snoN, and who are preparing
for operations in the Maine WOODS
when il finally does come are the gum
pickers 1T is true there are not 50
many Of the gum pickers as IN years
gone by, When it was somewhat eA-
tersivo business, but there are yet
many who go into the woods Tor thl"
express purpose every winter ana WHO
pick up considerable money by thelr
operations During the past week
several of these men have been NttiilS
out with wood outfits and knapSackS
for carrying the gum, Just as soon
AS The SHOW comes they VIII hike Tor
the spruce woods and begin th"ir VIII
ter's campajan They take along tsh-
ing tackle and 50 are able to live at
very little expense. Many Of those
who follow thi, practice of gum digging
are men who lust desire to pass the
winter with as little work as possible
liar way They have the freedom OF
he woods ana are their own bosses. II
the spring they get good prices for the
product OF their '""o"s il III" %ur' g
sound and we'll picked. Inferior prod
act is dlffiC ult to dispose o. bu'n -
getting scarcer every year and com
mands higher price than 1t formerly
did Good spruce gum cannot be OBJ
tanned at the drug stores at less iil;l
~ cents an ounce. The spots sought
by the gum pickers are the scenes OF
numbering operations of the previous
year The fallinG trees scratch and
cut those that are left standing and the
bleeding that follows brings the clus-
tors OF gum. 1t is not 50 easy as 1t
sounds either, this gum picking. and
if if We're necessary to accomplish 1t
by eight hour days few would be found
to take over the job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Enterprising scientists have been
improving the mild weather to add a
number of vegetables to the long list &c
germ conveyors. 1t has practically
reached the point now where any one
has the choice of swapping his fingers
at the microbes or starving to dea5h.
and really the most astounding thing
to one who peruscs this class Of
literature is the fact that SO many men
and women manage to live to a grcHn
old age in spite of all the dangers that
encompass them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
The Unhappy Rich.
lChiCa9O Trihune.)

NNlllNtlSO Ii''bhS.p
"M'llionaircs who laugh are rare"
Beyond a competence for Old age,
which need not be great and may he
very small, wealth lessons rather than
increases human happiness" These are
suggestions from Andrew Carnegie's
new book, "Prohlcms Of Today"
John ID, Rockefeller. in his magazine
studies, says the same thing III other
words. Wealth has it's distinct limita-
tons. To be able to buy anything in
sight is a satisfaction which soon pals
on one. The pleasures of the palate. of
dress Of home comforts. are restricted
within comparatively narrow bounds.
The only real JOY the rich man has Is
through the cultivation of a taste Tor
giving where the money may produce
an effect which will be Il lasting graft
fiCation.
Mrs. Russell Sage. in occasional
statements, shows that this Joy Of Civ
ing has its attendant difficulties. Left
in charge of a great fortune, without
any training for handling it wisely, her
days and nights have beel, made I'M
happy by her trials, as she has exam
med this claim or that upon her bounty
Win tIlt SiHctfc ItSlre OF uOl1S tlit
best thing, possible with her money. To
discriminate among the many causes
hrou8ht to her attention has proved q
most difficult and annoying task
Mr., Rockefeller describes the same
sort Of experiences. II investigated as
| could and worked myself almost t.
nervous breakdown in cropping my
way. without sufficient guide or chart,
through this overwhelming field of phil
;mthropic endeavor." As a result Of
THESE trials he was forced to systema-
tize his benevolences as other parts
of the daily life were systcmatized.
The difficulties of wise giving have
been stated by these three wealthy cit
liens of the United States. Each has
indicated that wealth has not brought
happiness. 1t is human nature for him
who hath not to long to have. But
the advocates Of the old philosophy Of
little wealth, little care find encour-
agement in these laments of the I'M
happy rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

When countcrfeiters can make silver
dollars out of standard metal and still
clear a 60 cent profit, the temptation
t" this form Of crime is certainly
strong. Still. the fact remains that
within the last few months an unusu-
ally large number of such offenders
have been rounded up and brought 10
justice. 1t is doubtful if any counter
feiter has ever been able to produce
any kind of Il coin that would pass
through the hands OF half dozen bank
officials and escape detection. Indeed,
the ability to discover spurious money
becomes almost intuitive with men
who have had long practice in the han
ding of genuine bank notes and coins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Manly Hardy, the Brewer naturalist.
has Lately received two of the hand
soonest vookpeckcrs ever seen in this
state, as they arc the largest of their
family ever seen in Maine. They arc
imcprial WocGpcCliers from Mexico and
Mr.. Hardy has been trying for 80 years
10 obtain them to add to his very cX-
tcnsiVe collection of American birds
That some idea Of their size may be
gained. Mr.. Hardy has placed the two
pecilnens lie has just received. an ivo-
ry bill from Florida. the biggest wood
pecker i'm tho United States. also q
specimen Of the loGtock or piloated
WoOdpecker of the Maine forests The
contrast is striking. the Mexican spec
les being much larger than either OF
the other two. Measured from tip to
ill to end of tail the imperial wood
leckers are 22'2 ana 2015 inches long.
the male having a crimson crest three
inches long, while the black crest OF tie
female is 3lle inches in length. The
markings of the birds are very similar
to those of the ivory bill from F'lorid 4.
The Illnoise dealer in birds. from
whom Mr.. Hardy purchased these rare
specimens. writes that in 80 years he
has been collecting birds he has never
before seen a specimen. although he
has tried an,that time to secure one.
Both these We're shot in the Sierra
mountains near Durango, Mex. at an
elevation Of 9loo feet. The birds were
shot in February. 1904, bw were only
recently available for addir,n to az
American collection. Mr.. Harttr SAYS
that he gan scarcely understands row
they succeeded in finding these hirds
at such a height, owing to the condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
America and Japan.
(Washington Star.)

The understanding reached between
Washington and Toxic as to the policy
of America and Japan toward each
other, and OF both toward China, is in
itself an excellent thing, and the pub
LEGATION of it at this time, while GER
tain to lead to some spirited discus
sion, should work for good.
We assure Japan that we have no de-
signs on any of her territory. and she
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

1t is interesting to read the different
reasons given by Democratic editors in
various sections of the country for the
overwhelming party defeat at the re
cent election. Collected together they
would certainly seem to throw large
measure of doubt upon the asserted
harmony" and unity of purpose
that were alleged to animate the Bry-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

1t appears to be generally agreed
among the powers of the earth that the
friendly understanding between Japan
and tie United States, when 1t is en-
bodied in a formal treaty, will be long
step toward the insured peace of the
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
UnyieIdina State Boundaries.


The proposition to admit New Next
co as a state under the name OF Lin
coin meets opposition from an uneX-
pec.ed quarter. 1t seems that the
name has already been appropriated
ty those northwestern boomers who
propose to apply it to the new state
which is some day to be carved out of
eastern Washington. eastern Oregon
and the panhandle of Idaho. A north
writes to that paper that it will, in his
judgment, take twenty-five years 10 do
the carving, hut by that time the
State Of Lincoln .-ill have a population
OF million and half THIS is the re-
gion commonly referred 10 in the West
as the Inland Empire" ana it has
some individuality of its own. The
panhandle of I1aho has few relations
or connections with the southern part
of the State, where the capital has been
located. The panhandle is verdant: the
southern part much like Nevada The
viewed in any Industrial or political
aspect. The mountain barrier of Wash
ngton and Ore gon also separates COM
munitics having distinct interests
This iGea Of forming new states out
Of states already existing is an inter
esting theme to talk about, but the re-
arranging of state boundary lines is
not easily accomplished. A writer in
the Boston Transcript shows how often
the thing has been attempted in vain
in our history. Some years ago the
transfer of a part of western Florida
to Alabama, was seriously proposed
Most of the business of Pensacola. the
leading city of vest Florida, is with
Alabama, and if it were a part of that
state its importance as an export point
for Alabama products would doubtless
be Increased. 1t is considerably nearer
Montgomery than Tallahassee, and
nearer to birmingham than Jackson
Vile.
If one We're 70 carve out the state of
the American Union afresh as the state
of Franklin was mapped out in the
Tennessee hills century ago, and as
much of the trans Missouri region has.
actually been llotted the arrangement
Of boundaries could be much bettered.
Pensacola is not the only city Of prom
inence separated politically from the
state with which its business and
transportation interests are identified
But in practice our state lines. after
| admission to the Union is secured, are
hardly subject to- change. West Viz
ion WAS an act of revolution still bitter
~ resented by the sympathizers with
the Southern cause. It cannot he re-
garded as q precedent. The proposal
to join Utah To- Nevada, before the for
mer's admission to the Cnion found 10
favor. Texas, which by the original
contract may be cut IN into five States,
has never seen fit to avail itself Of the
privilege of having ten senators. All
thought of the division Of Montana. al
one time proposed, has been Abandoned
The latest attempt at boundary-line
changing. which also proved futile was
the proposed consolidation Of New
Mexico and Arizona. 1t may thus be
set down as a fact that boundaries
| which come in with Statehood cannot
be "reconsidcrcd' by any parliamenta-
~ procedure known in map-makin2.
If Lincoln is honored by state name
it, will have to I've in the Southwest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Anyway.+ the pot and kettle contest
between Count Boni and Prince SaGan,
the shining lights of the Casteiiahe
family, should prove valuable source
OF revenue to the lawyers engaged IN
the ease. It is an i'll wind that blows
no one good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

The Philadelphia Press well says that
no state as great as Pennsylvania can
afford to allow single one of its pub
lie roads to be INSTRUCTED by toll gates.
1t might have said with equal truth
that no state OF for that matter no
town, can afford to tolerate such a
relic of antiquity. The highways Of
America Should be absolutely free t"
the American public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

If now transpires that candidate His
gen received 200 votes in the state Of
Kentucky. IL is scarcely probably,
however. that this will encourage him
to reconsider his wise decision not to
be a candidate for the presidency again
in 1872
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Statistics show that about IL marrl-
ages out Of l. are happy ones, notwith-
standing the fact that the. noise made
by the ore in each dozen which winds
up in the divorce courts may have led
the public to believe that the percen-
tage was much smaller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Some Of our exchanges are telling
about a talented young Boston woman
who can speak ii languages. Most
men. however. are entirely satisfied
With wives who have i mild command
d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

1t is to be hoped that the Christmas
shirt may be broad enough this year
to see that no little child in Name
is allowed to go without some token
to render the day joyous and memoir
able one A small expenditure ana d
little thoughtfulness will make tins
entirely possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Returning prosperity is now assum-
ing such proportions that even the
most near sighted man can easily
discern it without his spectacles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Elinor Glyn has written a new novel
entitled, The Perfect Man" Readers
of her former effort, however, VIII
que tion her ability to deal effect;ally
with such a subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

The war in Hayti appears to be a
somewhat sanguinary one as several
people have thus far lost their lives by
it, although to date none of the
generals of the army appear to have
been injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Colonel Bryan is reported to have
had a narrow escape from the claws of
Il bear in Mexico, but little experiences
like these must seem trivial to a man
who has had political relations with
the Tainmany tiger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

What is Bryanism," asks ID. Cady
Whereupon the Chicago Tribune
solemnly responds, Neither; Organism
is a noise"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Thanks to the returning good times,
THANKSGIVING Day this year was ce'e-
brated bv an unusually large number
Of weddings. 1t is to be hoped that
they all may prove of the joyful variety
where the contracting parties live hap
pily ever after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

The new administration in Cuba is
how face to face with the harrow ing
fact that the army of patriots who are
thirsting to serve their country is far
in excess Of The number of offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

After all, the number Of people Who
campaign fund was exceedingly small
IN comparison with the number who
gave Mr. Taft their votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
,)aily kennebec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
Tho journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FIYNT, Pub
fishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Count Boni would certainly seem to
lie. exceptionally well qualified to sound
the depths of 1epravity in Prince de
Sagan, and it is probably equally true
that the Prince is as we'll qualified to
perform a similar service in the case of
the Count.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

A st Louis man has just been fined
$1,000 for flirting Possibly this eypcr-
fence may be worth the money IN In
ducing him to turn his attention to the
mere serious things Of life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Emperor William is reported to be
troubled with insomnia. Probably he
has been reading the bugabno remarks
which Lord Roberts used in boosting
the British war budget
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

There are said to be 100000 words in
the English language, but even this
number is often Inadequate for the ex-
preston Of feeling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Mr.. Bryan still continues to use the
editorial I'VE" in the Commoner, al
though it is by no means certain that
his views are seconded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

IT is not understood that the sufrag-
gettes provided any flowers for the
funeral of the New Jersey woman who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

If | had remained in politics | would
have been dead by this time" declares
Richard Croker Possibly, but the ex-
TamMany boss must not overlook the
fact that MIR. Bryan is still reported to
be possessed of an optimistic spirit and
a good diyeStiOD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

The early Christmas shopper is al
ready in the field and IS setting the
public most excellent example.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Every man should at least be master
enough in his own house to draw the
lire at turkey soup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Some of oul exchanges are untind
enough to refer to Lord Roberts as tie
CAPTAIN Hobson of England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
Thursday, December 3, 1903.

Mexican bears are much easier game
for Mr. Bryan than Teddy bears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Only q days more in which to do
your Christmas shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Anvway, those nice little green hats
are lust as cute as they can be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Writes a Dover correspondent: oil
Yer Kemp, tn" New York artist. will
this week. My. Kempt combines work
with pleasure and some IF his finest
sketches are made at the studio in his
Scymore cove camp on the shore Of
this beautiful lake. Tho Christmas
number Of The Century Magazine con
tains I lne cut IN colors from paint
ing by Mr.. Kemp Of "A Christmas DIN
nor at Mount Vernon" The matcriai
for the picture was gathered by the
artist while in Washington and Mount
Vernon, but spread upon the canvas
at his Sohcc lal;e camp. Later tie Sat
urGay itVarins Post will also contain
Interesting Illustrations drawn by Mr.
Kemp at his summer home the present
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
Maine Gossip
The Man Who Wins.
a good ton

The man Who wins is the man who
works
The man who tolls While the next man
siiiIS:
The man who stands in his deep distress
80 'e&d nviG hiSn IN lac deIdlH
: IS. he is the man VINO wins
The man who wins is the man WHO knows
The value Of pain and the worth o! Woes
Who a lesson learns from the man who
And a moral finds in his mounlul walls,
Yes, he is the nan who wins
The man who wins is the man who stays
IN tn ulsousul paths and the rocky
ways,
Ana. pei.ldps, who fingers. now and then,
To help some failure to ris" again
Yes, he is the man who wins.
And tn man vino wins is the mm who
hears
The curse of the envious in his ears;
But who goes his way with his head held
high
And passes tire wrecks of the failures by
For he is the man WHO WINS.
Baltimore News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

If York county seat is to lie changed
Saco is ROT the only claimant. konne-
Lunk is now being heard from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Next Sunday will be celebrated as
usual as Memorial Sunday by all the
100 Ellls lodges in the country. Among
the Maine lodges Memorial ORG tors
have been announced as follaws: Port
land. Hon. +. + Chadbourn Of Cor
ham, Augusta, Frank l.. Dutton Of
Augusta; Ioulton, John Clair Mfnot Of
Augusta, Bangor, Hon r. w. Stearns
o. ilouiton; Lewiston. Judge Louis c.
Stcarns OF Bangor; W1tcrvilIe w r.
iattang&n Of WatCrViue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Brewers new magazine, The Goodicil
$ out. 1t is Brewer from cover to COW
er and contains many interesting
things regarding the happenings in and
about the city. 1t will be issued once
each month and be on sale at the usual
places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

OF the forestry that would prevail at SO
great an elevation The habits OF the
loecoel Of Maine are such that tney
are onlyfound where big trees prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Portland has a gross debt Of 50, S05. 92
which is within 1851 Of its legal deb
limit, but as the city has sinking funC
assets Of 81 ,263,977 Mayor leighton s.
ures it out that the city still has q Dor
rowing capacity Of $l,3l1,9 31.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Chas, Perkins of Weld secured a deer
Tie other day in a novel manner. Being
out Of buck shot, he took the bail bear
ines out of his bicycle ana loaded a
shot gun Shell with them in place Of
shot. 1t was not very long belnr" he
cot sight of Il fair sized doe and fired,
killing her almost instantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

There We're 1915 patients admitted to
the Maine General hospital in the year
ending oct. 1-531 from Portland, 500
from other parts Of Maine, every coun-
ty being wen represented, and IA from
outside the state, mainly from New
Hampsllire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-30
TWO HORSES RETURNED.
One Was Stolen and TIE other Traded
-Windham County Episode.

Brattlcboro, Sept. SO.-Two horses,
one stolen and the other traded, were
restored TO their owners in Brattleboro
Monday. The stolen animal belonged
to Henry Barber of West BrattIeboro,
aud the other to Hiram Fuller of Hall.
fax.
Mr.. BARRIERS horse was taken from
bis pasture in Wilmington, near the
Nottingham line, Friday. Earlier in
the day Mr.. BARRIERS nephew, Raymond
PGrber, Of Springfield, Mass, called al
the house in West Brattleboro with
horse trade in view and learned about
The horse in the pasture. Later youn
man answering his description and Civ.
ing his name as Barber hired a livery
team in this village and subsequently
appeared with Mr.. BARRIERS horse at the
house Of Hiram Fuller in Halifax. The
barber horse was Inshod and the Young
man offered il to Mr.. Fuller for a horse
Of considerable less value and $40 To
boot. The offer was accepted and af-
ter returning the livery horse the
youth had the Fuller horse hitched 70
4 livery carriage and drove to Hinsdale
\. H., where he tried to dispose of the
rig Mr.. Fuller became suspicious and
TO Mr.. Barber, with the re.
suit that the rig was recovered in
Ilinsdale and the horses were restored.
The young man is at large.