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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
The Kind We All Have.

Have you any alarm clocks?' in
quired the customer of jeWeler re-
Gently.
Yes, ma'am," said the man behind
the counter. About what price do you
wish to pay for One?"
The price is no object if | can get
the kind l am after. What I want is
one that will arouse the girl without
waking the whole family
II don't know of any such alarm
clock as that, maam" said the man
I'VE keep just the ordinary kind-the
kind that will wake the whole family
without disturbing the girl.'-The Sa-
cred Heart Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

President Taft's proposed commits
sion to expedite justice. should investi-
gate conditions in Wyoming where
man robbed a store. was caught, tried,
committed and locked in the peniten-
tiary for four years. all inside of II
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Mrs. Thaw believes her son is mis-
treated at Matteawan. 1t is doubtless
true that he isn't treated the same as
he was a home, but the events of the
past few years indicate the he was
used too well at home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Three years ago a Kansas school
teacheh fastened her belt with a needle
Later il couldn't be found and it's
whereabb puts remained mystery until
last week. when if was found protrud-
ing from the right arm of young
man with whom the school teacher had
been keepinx d6npany evidently a
ltftl ha l6s aequiring nesdie
e. ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Washington Post appears in the
role of a clairvoyant, reading the flu
ture like an open book. 1t says that
the recess resolution will certainly
arouse nonpartisanship to the highest
pitch of patriotism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Creditors Of Prince Miguel have
sued him for a million on the strength
of his marriage to Anita Stewart.
There should no longer be any doubt
of Miguers purpose in seeking an
American wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

They do say that misery loves com
pany. Perhaps that accounts for the
defence of the mother-in-law on the
Tart Of New York justice. He lives
with his own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
2aiIy kenneber Journal
ESTABLISHED 1875

No notice whstsvsr will be taken OF
unsigned communication.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE.
hIa for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications rslst'"S
to subscriptions and adveruseme1.s
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT' FuDi'sn'
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Fall River, New Bedford, Marlboro
and Gloucester will go on spree the
coming year and then come to their
sober senses again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
You Bet He Is.
Denver Replblican,

Denver Republican,
Secretary Ballinger wants to do
away with Indian warehouses and In
dian reservations. Isn't he going to
leave us Indian summer and souaw
winter?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Rockefeller Is After It.
(HOuStOn Post }

(HOuStOn POSt)
With the early approach of Con-
gresS that anti-Cannon movement
seems to be exhibiting symptoms Of
hOOkWOrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Whether it is the Panama or the
Isthmian canal is immateriaI. The
point is, whether it is to be used bv
American merchant vessels or is to
become an effective aid to foreign
shipping in the fight to keep us from
taking our share of the ocean carry
ing business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Boost Maine! 1t needs it no more
than the majority Of the states, but 1t
will stand a lot of boosting just the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Col. John Jacob Aston is back and If
he will enquire at any well regulated
newspaper office he will find that
there is no dust on his obituary,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

When dear old free trade England
adopts a protective tariff there will be
no haven for the free traders except
the North Pole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

After SO years of active service for
Uncle Sam, Brigadier General NJ. Clay
Wood. U. S. A., is likely to pass the
rest of his days in the State of his
birth. He will probably reside with
his sister Mrs. Henrietta Lorena
Sweet Fairbanks in Pennington. She
is "a years old General Wood was
born in Winthrop and is graduate
of Yarmouth Academy. Pennington
Academy and from Bowdoin College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The reduction Of the department
estimates to point below the current
appropriations is a feat no other
President has performed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The switchmen's strike has caused
"Uncle jim Hill to cease giving ad-
vice on how to run the nation. That's
worth something.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The minister who declared that col
lege spirit is all alike, probably never
sampled more than one variety-and
that sparingly. VT !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Throw Him In.

ATLANTA Constitution)
Castro to the fiery Zelaya: Come
in. The waters fine."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Ultra Conservative,

washington Starr
AS conservative publication the
Congressional Record cannot be ex-
pected to fall Immediately into line
with the demand for decorative COW
ers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

If this insurance business keeps up
il will be necessary to insure the III
surance companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

J. J. Richardson of Lewiston has
some splendid apples which were
raised IN 1913 and which are in good
condition and color. Miss Abbie Cur
It's OF GURUS Corner gathered large
bunch OF pussy willows few days
ago ana on Sunday resident of South
Portland round q violet and several
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Little Of Everything.
Shadows.

rho wind blows chill across the field.
In dingy rows the benches rise,
And where a thousand voices peaieu
swirl of yellow dust now mes.
The foul lines lose their dazzling , Mnire'
The scoreboard rises dark ana orear'
IJDon the diamond lies blight
Where are fans of yesteryear!
The night comes on. a shadow rams
Where once the runners spurhed Inc
ground;
A bird, belated hoarsely calls
And ghostly murmurS echoe fouHo.
Where are the agile men of might
Whose deeds evoked the ready cneeI
Where are those hours OF dear deidSht-
Where are the fans or yesteryear!
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Spe aking of Taxes.

Apropos Of New York's 1903 assess
ment rolls, Lawson Purdy, president OF
the department of taxes told re-
porter a story about Gladstone.
"Gladstone had no great scientific
knowledge" he said, land at a dinner
when Faraday described an important
new scientific discovery, the premier
showed Indifference.
AFTER ALL he said, hiding yawn
behind his hand, what use will 1t
ever be?'
"'Why,' said Faraday, there's every
probability, sir, that some day you'll
be able to tax it. "-WashingtOn Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Don't Wake Him.

j. Pierpont Morgan may have re-
tired, but his purchase of the Equita-
BILE Assurance Society indicates that
he is doing little brisk walking in
his sleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
A Mighty Fall!

Philadelphia Inquirer)
Tammany Hall may now thank it's
lucky stars for the Fleischman bread
line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Especially If He Stays There.
Baltimore America

NBdIt1mOre AmerlCan.)
one of the most valuable farm
products is the healthy, industrious
boy who is reared in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

With four homeless herring fac
tories going, clam factory soon to
open and a likelihood of straw fac
tory being started in the near future,
Passport thinks that the coming WIN
ter will be fairly busy one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Thursday, December 9, 1909

Congress is now ready for work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

One of the largest farm owners in
the State is William r. Chapman who
has recently purchased the Timothy
Chapman farm in Bethel. 1t has been
in the Chapman family for three gen.
erations and the musician will use it
for a summer home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The Philadelphia pastor who has in
stalled young lady ushers is taking an
unfair advantage of the poor men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Maine Gossip
A Favorite Sons Disappearance.

A bed of roses, people said
Was waiting for their pet and pride.
Perhaps it was folding bed,
And he, somehow, got shut inside
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

There is a gentleman in Belfast, more
than 81 years of age, who recently cut
his sons hair, doing a credltable job.
He always shaves himself and uses the
same razor he did when young man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Henry Tibbetts formerly of Wis
casset. has been appointed superin-
tendent Of the street railroad he has
been employed with. in San Francisco
Mr.. T1bbetts has many friends in
Maine who are pleased to learn of his
success and advancement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

A wise old owl is the property of judi
son Curtis of Carroll. 1t measures
three feet and four inches from the tip
Of one wing to the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Hill who have
been in the Congo region for the past
13 years are visiting relatives and
friends in Aroostook county. 1t is
their first visit home from the mission
fields in many years and they have
many interesting stories of African
life to tell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Although Mrs. Lavinia (Barrows)
Porter of Bangor is more than 80
years old, she attends church regular
ly and keeps up large correspond
ence with her relatives in distant
states
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-04
A ROAST FOR THE
COMMISSION PLAN

Claiming that the adoption OF the
government by commission plan would
be the entering wedge toward the dis
solution of the Solid South, branding
the commission plan as essentially un-
Democratic, Hon John w. Tomlinson
Of Birmingham National Committee
man from Ala bama, last night entered
a vigorous protest against the plan.
Colonel Tomlinson reached Montgom-
cry yesterday from Birmingham, COM
ing to the capital to push his Demo
cratic platform issue of popular cleo
ton of Senator's. Incidentally, IL would
seem, he is to oppose during his short
stay, the commission form of govern
ment move.
He says that some of Its strongest
advocates in Birmingham are Republi-
cans; that II is un-Democratic In its es-
sential featured
p'If there must be change" he said
"enlarEe the city wards. and pay al
dermen for their services, but do not
strike down ward representation In
municipal government.
"A commission government for our
cities spells no good for the Demo
cratic party in Alabama" he declared
last night
"The bill, as first drawn, made Dem
ocratic primaries unlawful. In Bir-
mingham some OF its strongest advo'
Gates are avowed Republicans; Others
would use 1t as an entering wedge tc
break the Solid South. and others want
1t as a reform. But its tendency is un'
Democratic"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-04
OYSTER BILL READY
CONFERENCE OF MOBILE DELEGA-
TON WITH FISH COM
MISSIONER.
Are Laboring for the Protection of the
Oyster Industry af AIabama's
Gulf Coast which Gives
EmpI0yment to Many.

Laboring for the protection OF the
tremendous oyster industry of Ala
bama's Gulf coast delegation Of
oystermen held d conference yesterday
in the Office of John II. wallace. Jr.,
State Game and Fish Commissioner, in
which the volumlnous bill already pre-
pared by instruction Of the Mobile
Commercial Club was revised and made
partly ready to be submitted to the
Legislature.
The delegation from the coast are:
Palmer. Pillans OF Mobile, attorney for
the Bonsecour oystermen;. Miss Nelson,
also representative of the Bonsecour in
terests: J. H. McAndrew, oysterman Of
Mobile. and Sam Jenkins. of Baldwin
County, who is associated with the
great oyster interests of that county.
The oyster legislation Is one of the
subjects for reform embodied In the
call of the Governor, the need for laws
to be enacted along this line having
been suggested by Mr.. Wallace and by
the representatives of the Mobile Com
mercial Club, after they had attended
the session of the National Shell Fish
Association.
The legislation is aimed at the con-
servation of the oyster industry, an in
dustry, which 1t Is claimed by Mo-
bilians. gives employment to thousands
of people. and wealth to many.
The bill. which is being prepared for
the Legislature, will be introduced.
through the House, during the next
few days of the week. The delegation
which has been working on the bill
yesterday will continue their labors
through today. probably. before the bill
Is complete.
Letters, telling of the need OF leg
islation affecting the oyster interests,
have been forwarded by the Mobile
Commercial Club to every member Of
both houses.
The bill, with it's dozens of sections,
is Intended to prevent contraband oys-
ter fishing. and will. when completed,
provide for the regulation of the oys-
ter industry in much the same manner
as the exploitation of the other natural
resources of the State are controlled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-04
THE JOHN BILL DEAD
SENATOR GIVES OPINION AS TC
LONG GUN MEASURE.
says IL II In Not Reported UnfavOra-
big 1t VIII BE So Amended
As Not to BE Rec
ognizahle.

II the John pistol bill. passed last
weekly the House, IL not reversed by
the Senate Committee on Revision of
Laws 1t will require the best of Col.
Johns ability to recognize 1t. II 1t is
reported favorably. The most promIs-
ing prospect Is that It Is killed.
1t is the outlook for either adverse
report OF the long gun law by the COM
mittee, or else the addition Of an over
load of amendments, with the safest
guess pointing to the adverse report.
IF we don't report unfavorably." has
announced one of the committeeman.
then 1t will be wise father that will
recognize his child in this case
The Committee on Revision of Laws
first began their investigation OF the
John pistol bill yesterday morning.
They considered and reeonsidered, and
none of their considerations boded weh
for the ultimate passage of the bill in
the Senate.
You can count 1t dead" was the
verdict of one Senator.
The committee has three pistol laws
to consider. including the Johns bill.
and 1t Is a case, with them, of which
they will recommend to the considera-
ton of the Senate. Two of the bills
are the product of senatorial ingenuity,
one. by Senator Blackmon, OF Calhoun,
providing for a jail sentence OF six
months in addition to Zine Tor the
punishment of conviction for carry
ing concealed weapons. Thus there ~
NO evasion of the jail sentence. If the
bin is passed. 1t will go badly with
those who are SO unfortunate as to be
convicted of carrying concealed weap-
ons, as no fine will give them immu1-
Ity from the hard labor sentence. This
bill also. puzzled the Senators on the
committee. and action on IT. like that
on the Johns bill, was deferred.
The third pistol bill is that OF SEN
ator Hinson, by which 1t is provided
that 1t will be unlawful for any per-
SON to carry q pistol, gun. air gun,
bowie knife. or similar weapon, off his
own premises. 1t entails no provisions
as to whether or not the weapon Is
concealed. Action on the third plil Is
also deferred. though the prospects are
that all three will be defeated In the
committee chamber, ultimately.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-04
BILL TOO DRASTIC
AMENDMENT MADE TO Thu FUL-
LER RAPE BILL.
It Originally Called for the Punishinx
Of Newsdealers and Newsboys
for Sale Of Papers Car
rying Victims Name.

Recognising the plight to which
newsdealers and newsboys would be
put by the provisions of the Fuller
bill which seeks to prevent the puhli-
cation Of definite news In regard to
rape cases by Alabama newspapers. the
Senate Committee on Temperance yes
terday morning amended 1t by striking
out one Of Its two sections.
The second section, which sought to
make IL a misdemeanor for any person
or firm to sell or, distribute any publ
cation in which the name Of woman
or girl Is published as the victim of a
rape OF assault to rape, was the por-
tee.
The first section, providing that 1t be
made a misdemeanor for any newspa-
per or publication to print the name of
a woman or girl the victim OF rape or
assault was retained and the Temper
ance Committee will report favorably
to the Senate.
The bill parsed the House in Its en-
tfrety Its author, Representative
Fuller, appeared before the Senate
Temperance Committee yesterday morn
ing to propose the amendment, which,
IL had been found, made of the bill one
too drastic of operation.
Witness Must Testify.
Another bill of Representative Full
ter's was reported on favoraply py tue
Temperance Committee---that in which
witness in prohibition cases must
testify, and by the provisions Of which
he cannot plead Immunity on the
grounds that he might incriminate
himself.
The bill is adreitly drawn. 1t speci-
nes penalty, which may range from
$50 to $500, for the aiding or abetting
the unlawful sale of liquor. 1t saya
however, that witness, testifying in
such a case, is exempt from penalty un-
der the statpte. Thus, witness, who
may he averse to telling what ne
knows In regard to case OF prohthi.
ton violation, cannot escape on the
plea, that he may incriminate himself
by testifying. He Is exempt from the
provision of the bill. and cannot be
punished In the case.
The Senate will probably take final
action on the bills today or tomorrow.
The last bill, In regard to the rule
Of evidence. is merely an amendment
of Section 1858 of the State code, and
gains its force by the simple addition
OF two lines to the statute as 1t stands
now: "A witness Is exempt from the
provisions of this act"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-04

Mitigation that the state Is carrying
on.
There was also . favorable report
of the bill to amend Section 1895 of
the code. A motion Of Mr.. Lyons. of
Mobile, was adopted, providing for
making a special order for today the
consideration OF the bill making the
appropriation foregoing.
A FLOOD OF New BlIls.
Then followed the food OF new bills
which give but little sign of stopping.
Bills Of Mt. Williams, OF Barbour, were
introduced. to amend Sections 9s5 and
929 OF the Code.
Other bills we're introduced as fol-
lows. In part:
tracts between passengers and rail-
roads. y,
Mr.. Lacy. of Dallas. to regulate
amusements in towns Of $4,000 inhab-
itants and over.
Mr. Glover, OF jefferson, to effect q
division of the county road tax fund.
(This is to re-enact the law of the last
Legislature which was declared uncon-
stitutionai by the Supreme Court.)
Mr.. stollenwerck. Of Montgomery, to
amend Section 1913 Of the Code.
Mr.. Sanford. bills providing for
holding circuit courts and their terms.
to remove causes pending in old coun-
ties to new counties, to remove causes
In equity. to regulate the chancery
proceedings In the new counties when
formed, to submit an amendment to the
Constitution OF Section ss. Article Q.
Mr.. Ragsdale. of Jefferson, provid-
ing generally for formation of new
counties.
A local bill by Mr.. Bloch, of Wilcox.
A local bill by Mr.. Arlington. of
Coffee. to regulate the collection Of
taxes In Coffee County.
Mr.. Tarrant, Of Jefferson, to prohibit
issuance OF trading stamps with mer-
chandise.
Mr.. Gunter Of Montgomery, bills to
amend Sections 1s1. 1sa. 1sa and le4 Of
the Municipal Code. to amend Section
20. to regulate the deposit Of county
of the Code, to amend the election act
of the Legislature.
There were favorable reports on bills
to compel the erection Of bridges and
viaducts in cities when such are needed
and to amend Section 4764 of the Code
Praise for Conner.
Resolutions of the Madison County
Sunday School Association praising the
Governor for his stand on prohibition,
memoriaMzing the Legislature for the
passage Of all bills that had the ring
Of temperance and condemning as be-
longing to the whiskey element all re-
cent organizations OF business men UNI
der the Safe and Sane banner, were
introduced by Mr.. Rowe. Of Madison,
and referred to the Committee on Res
olutions, Memorials. etc.
Resolutions OF Tuscaloosa County
citizens passed In mass meeting pro-
testing against the Legislature maxi
ing the county of "Pettus" out of Tus-
caIooaa County and othera ware In.
troduced and referred to the Commit
tee on Resolutions. etc.
The rest OF the morning debate was
taken up with the discussion of the
Carmichael prohimition bill, which was
finally passed by a vote of "a to 10.
Adjournment was then taken until
$3.50 o'clock this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-04
THE NEW WOMAN
Made Over by Quitting Coffee.

Coffee probably wrecks greater per-
centage of Southerners than OF North
ern people for Southerners use 1t more
freely.
The work 1t does is distressing
enough in some instances; as an illus
tration, a woman of Richmond. Va.
writes:
IT was a coffee drinker for years and
for about six years my health was COM
pletely shattered. I suffered fearfully
with headaches and nervousness, also
palpitation OF the heart and loss of APP
petite.
my sight gradually began to fail and
finally lost the sight of one eye alto
gether. The eye was operated upon
and the sight partially restored. then
became totally blind In the other eye.
my doctor used to urge me to give
up coffee but was wilful and contin-
ued to drink 1t until finally in case OF
severe illness the doctor insisted that
must give up the coffee. so I began
using Postum and In a month l felt
like a new creature.
II steadily gained in health and
strength. About a month ago l began
using GrApe-Nuts food and the effect
has been wonderful. I really feel like
new woman and have gained about
IS pounds.
1T am quite an elderly lady and be
fore using Postum and Grape Nuts
could not walk a square without ex-
ceeding fatigue, now l walk ten OF
twelve without feeling 1t. Formerly In
reading 1 could remember but little
but now my memory holds fast what
read.
Several friends who have seen the
remarkable effects of Postum and
Grape Nuts on me have urged that
give the facts to the public for the sake
Of suffering humanity. so, although
dislike publicity, you can publish THU
letter IL you like"
Read "The Road to Wellville,p ~
pkga There's a Reason"
Ever read the above IetterR A new
one appears from time to time. Thes
interest.