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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
GLEANlNGS AND GOSSIP.

In an article of "reminiscences
written by Emma Calve for the
London Standard there is some ac-
count Of her relations with the people
in her native province in France.
where she has an estate. On one of
her birthdays the country folk went to
call upon her. and she joined them in
dancing the bourree. An old woman
who heard her sing asked her if her
Screaming" hurt her. peasant once
told her that he was sure proprietor
of local amusement garden would
give her five francs a day if she would
sing for him.
There is movement in st. Joseph,
Mo-. to erect a monument to Eugene
Field. When a young man Field was a
newspaper reporter at ST. Joseph. St
Joseph people say that Field con-
sidered the years passed there were
the happiest of his life. and they do
not resent the fact that the originals
of some of his characters were resi-
dents. The movement was started oy
the mayor. Field wrote a poem about
Lovers Lane. Saint Jo.," and it is
where this lane was that the monu-
ment will be placed if the plan sue
ceeds.
Vienna is considering plan for
transmitting its mail matter within
the city by an electro subway There
are "a substations of the main post
office, and the city has nine railway
stations. All these will be connected,
If the plan is carried out, by a sub
way five feet high and about five feet
wide The trains, which will consist
of eight cars each, will be operated
from the stations, and each car will
contain as much matter as the one
horse mail wagons now used in that
city. 1t now takes $50 wagons and 700
horses to transport the mails through
the city. There will be no use for any
of these if the system of subways is
built.
In some parts of the world the women
are not even allowed to pray Certain
Hindoo congregations deny their women
this privilege and among the Anus. wom-
en- can pray only in very rare cases as
the deputies of their husbands. The ma
tives of Madagascar, however, stretch a
point and permit their women to inter.
cede with the powers of evil, but prayer
to their supreme being is strictly a mas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
Croker on English Politics.

Richard Croker, at banquet In New
York, said of English politics.:
English politics is clean. Now and
then, though, a queer story comes to
light The moral of this story is that
nothing--not even the politics OF Eng
land--is quite perfect.
Mr. Croker laughed.
"A friend of mine, a rich lawyer, he
said, ran last year for Parliament in
a small midland town. My friend was
elected, and among his congratulatory
visitors on election night was shabby
chap smoking a clay pipe.
This chap slapped my rich friend on
the back, shook both his hands violent
ly and congratulated him in loud
voice-a loud Hearty voice, little thick
perhaps, with four-ale.
THANK y-you,' said my friend, as he
tried to free his hands, which were be-
ing shaken so violently that he quiv-
cred all over like an ocean greyhound.
Thank you, 1 suppose you're one of
m-my supporters, eh?"
1.-The shabby chap winked and smiled
"'Six of EN- he said."-New York
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
Stationery by tho Ton.

Some idea of the quantity of material
used by the postal service may be
gained when it is stated that during
last year the division furnished 925,-
100000 yards of Irvine, 100000 pens,
2S3,0OO pen holders, $4,000 pencils and
2,6d0,000 blank cards. To wrap the bun
dies 100000 sheets of wrapping paper
were used. Blank forms are furnished
by the millions. OF the form "Applica-
ton for Domestic Money Order" which
is seen in the lobby Of every postoftice,
there were 161,170.000 used last year,
and during the same period 1904 rub
Der stamps were manufactured and
supplied to postoffices.-Assistant Post
master General P. V. De Graw in the
National Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

Great jerusalem! The old blind fool
VIII be right on top of me in a mint!
Whoa, Ball! Whoa, haw, BalE"s3ass
Neal kicked little dirt on Jacks
head, and Jack, began to pray; AZ
oh, Lord. have mercy on--wi1oa-7.
Ball!-a poor sinner-I'm gone now
Whoa Ball! Our Father who are in;A
whoa, Ball-hallowed by Thy-gee, Bali.
gee! What'll dos Now I lay me
down to SIEGE, Bali" Just then sins
fell more dirt. "oh,, Lord. If you ever
intend to do anything; forsAm back
Ball! Whoa-Thy kingdom come-,geer
Ball. Oh. Lord, You know Twas bap-s
tized in Smiths milldanl-wto, Bafit
Ho up. Murder! Whoa,"
Neal could hold in no longer and
shouted a laugh which f.Feight sshaxesr
been heard two miles. which was about,
as far as Jack chased him when lie ~
out. a.stss, $50
- s.gTysssS... sss43lst, rf:s.sE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

There was grave danger that Ply
mouth Rock would be entirely forgot
ten in the scramble to attend the
Champlain and Hudson celebrations,
bute the New York Sun came to the
rescue and people are now focking to
the landing of the Pilgrims to see
whether or not all this Juror has any
foundation. The Sun should have
charged regular advertising rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

THE country Is very generally of the
opinion that gross and inexcusable
Miscarriage of justice occurred when
the supreme court of Tennessee re-
Vsrssd the verdict in the case of the
brutal night riders who were response
bic for the murder of Captain Rankin.
Decisions like this go far to destroy the
confidence of the public in the courts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

ported to have left an estate worth
T5C.oo0. nevertheless his four grand
daughters are reported to have been
much relieved ty the recent granting of
a government pension amounting to
$3.50 q week. 1t Is evident that his de-
sfcndents did not inherit his financial
iostincts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

EDetroit is bemoaning the advent of
blind tigers in that community. She
refers to her baseball team, not to a
place where barbed wire throat lubrica-
tor is dispensed by the light of the
moofl-Or smoky lantern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
Little Of Everything.
She Endorsed II.

II want to get this check cashed,"
said the fair young natron, appearing
at the window of the paying teller.
Eyes, madam. You must endorse 1t,
though" explained the teller.
Why my husband sent it to me. He
is away on business she said.
Yes. madam. Just endorse it-sign
if on the back so we will know and
YOUR husband will know we paid 1t to
you"
She went to the desk against the wall
and in few moments presented the
check triumphantly. having written on
it's back:
Your loving wife. Edith. "-Chicago
Evening Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
LARGE Loo.

The largest cottonwood log ever cut
in the south is said to have come from
Lula, Miss. The log is feet in dame
ter and II feet long and will cut 1900
feet of lumber. The log was so big that
it had to be split with dynamite. as no
mill in Memphis had the capacity to
cut it. Cottonwood trees are said to
grow more rapidly than any other kind
of trees in the country. Their average
growth is about one-quarter inch a
year. Therefore the tree from which
this log was cut is believed to be 1873
wears old,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

Gasolene went up cent the day that
Rockefeller passed the 10th milestone.
Il he will postpone those little celebra-
tons for year or two now. the auto
mobile owner and the farmer with a
fRsolene engine. will join John in pious-
ly giving thanks for he good things of
earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
Eriskv Erico,

San Francisco's great portfolio Festi-
val, Oct. 10 to %, is to be further ex-
plotted by the erection on Yerba Buena
Island of the largest sign in the world.
The letters will be forty-five feet high
on the sign, which is to be 1900 feet
long.
1t was more than a month ago that
work was commenced on the sign. A
heavy growth of brush and small trees
mad to be cleared from the mountainous
side of the island and then trenches
were dug to serve as outlines for the
letters. On the bottom and sides of the
trenches a heavy coat Of lime was
placed, with the result that the sign
may he seen a great distance off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

1t Is more than probable that when
Meme Wallace the hOmesick Eskimo.
gets back to his old-time diet of whale
blubber he will sigh again for the de-
lights of Broadway; but the chances
arYsthat he will never again find an OPP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

An old man in Georgia named Jack
Baldwin having lost his hat in an old
dry we'll one day, hitched a rope to a
stump and let himself down. A wicked
wag named Neal came along lust then,
and, quietly detaching bell from
Baldwin's old blind horse, approached
the Well, bell in hand. and began to
|ting-a-ling.
Jack thought the old horse was COM
ing and said: Hang the old blind
horse; He's coming this way, sure, he
amt got no more sense than to fall in
on me. Whoa, Rall!'
The sound came closer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

American football in it's uncensored
brutality never approached the CORY
conflict to which the 81 varieties OF
Democrat are advancing. The winners
will be entitled to the designation
Dsmpcrat The others won't need any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
A Wise One.

There is an editor in Missouri who
doesn't need to be Shown" He
packs a world Of wisdom in this para
graph:
''The very best preparation for a
woman who contemplates marrying a
man to reform him is to take in
washings for a year. If she likes that
sort Of thing she can set the day."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

AMafconi. in a recent speech, declared
that wireless telegraphy is as yet mere
ly in it's infancy, and that it is des-
0ned to far greater results than any it
Mas yet achieved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

The Philadelphia T'ress is not very
far wrong when it remarks that the
Taft smile is not a marker to that on
the face of the American farmer when
he contemplates the $4,000. 100000 crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

Has anybody heard of any broken en-
gagements on account of Mrs. 0. II. p.
Be,munt's advice that men be COM
PEELED to choose between universal suf-
frage and bachelorhood?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

There will be harvested this fall forty
bushels of corn for every man. woman,
and child in the country. In view of
this fact it would seem as If no one in
this country should go hungry the COM
Ing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

The newspaper man who is obliged to
contribute to the treasury via the in
come tax route will be such rarity
that he is mere than likely to attract
attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

Ifthe Mauritania keeps clipping time
off from her transatlantic record, a
trip faOroad in her will soon be a good
dealslike flying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

New York suffragettes are having a
hardstime raising funds. There are so
many, many ways for woman's mon
ey to go!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

There is some advantage in not
knowing exactly where one is to spend
the vacation. There are many beautl-
fUl places to choose from in Maine, and
q; certain amount of satisfaction in
cAnvassing them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

King Edward of England has posi-
lively refused to see the suffragettes.
At bis time of life he appreciates more
than ever the blessings of peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

. General Bingham, like Barkis, is
~sWdilln',"7 but the political lightning
shows no disposition to come his way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

II BF4 Parkhurst says that tipping Is
Heitter, business nor charity. The doc
bnalways was an abstemious man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

Augusta will soon be the hub of the
greatest electric railway wheel in
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
GOOD WIVES GROW FAIR IN THE LIGHT OF THEIR
SAPOl 10
WORKS. ESPECIALLY IF They he I USE -

out may mean happiness, or at least
tranquility, for ones self, but it also
may mean the loss of something prec-
ious, in knowledge or in possession to
future generations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

y There is no reason to believe that the
tax on tobacco will deprive the world of
the five cent cigar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

The name Of Castro has already be-
come a Renaissance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
Trespassinq.

IN the fence around the catalpa PLAN
tation of the Southern Pacific railroad,
just outside the city, hangs a great
sign, which reads:
No Trespassing;
Keep Out,
And Be Happy .
Which contains a very profound NOR
al, for straying in forbidden fields is
the root and source of most of this
worlds sorrow.
1t was Solomon. or at least the au-
thor of Ecclesiastics, who said: I'm
crease of knowledge is increase of sor-
row." Translated into more modern
words, this is the equivalent of Where
ignorance is bliss it's folly to be wise,''
and the American rendering is Don't
butt i'm
Ignorance of what lies on the other
side Of the fence and total absence of
any desire to brave the barbed wire
and the bulldogs that dwell in that I'M
discovered bourne is sure prescription
for a placid existence. Keep out, and
be happy"-that is the way to preserve
an untroubled existence.
But, on the other hand, every adj
vance in human knowledge involves a
venture into strange ways. Happiness
for ones self is not the goal of prog
ress; it is happiness for others. The
blood of the martyrs is the seed of sci.
ence as well as of the church. To keep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13
Daily kennsbec Journal
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken Of
3 unsigned communications.
Tn journal cannot be held RESPONSE
: Bile for the preservation or return of
. rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
a to subscriptions and advertisements
q TO BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
a. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-13

Tuesday, July 10. 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
LOTS OF MURDERERS.
Twenty-Four in New York Jail
Awaiting Doom.

ALBANY. N. Y, December 4-Witnin
the cherries confines Of the death houses
in the three prisons of the state twenty
four men, convicted OF murder in the first
degree. are either awaiting electrocution
or determination Of their cases by the
court Of appeals.
Not in years. IL ever before, have SO
many condemned criminals been housed
within the prisons at one time At Sing
Sing prison there are sixteen, Auburn
shelters four and like number are In
Clinton prison.
The death toll Of the electric chair in
Sing Sing. which now numbers sixty
eight victims, will be increased by one
Monday next. when Bedros Hampart-
Joomian. young Armenian, whose dis
torted idea of patriotism led him to
murder Hoohames Tavshanjian a wealthy
Armenian merchant, In New York city
July y, 1907. will pay the death penalty.
During the week beginning January 2
four more murderers will be eIectrocrfed
three In Sing Sing and one in Clinton
prison. their cases having been passed
upon by the court of appeals
The cases of the other nineteen con-
victed murderers are pending in the court
of last resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
AMONG
u sYsTnE CLUBS
QENSSsat ksss-@-- -
| e.s|s "a

literary and musical program given
by the Cercle des Precieuses Ridicules
at the residence of Nine. Craig We'd
nesday evening was well rendered and
enjoyed by the members and their
friends. 1t included: Piano solo, La
Danse des Fees GaelD. by Mile.
Marie Becker; reading. Les Aven-
lures du Dernier Abencerage" Chateau
briand). by Mile de Lattre: mandolin
solo, Viola" by NJ. L. G. Thomas; read
ing, "Soudric' GIughes lie Reux), by Mile.
Amy Leavitt: recitation. Les Renseign-
ments'' (Coquelin), by Mile v. Prud'-
homme: mandolin solo, Prayer" (AbD,
by M L. G. Thomas; recitation, Regrets
dun Exile" and Impressions de Bre-
tagne," by Prof. Rivot.
The Columbia Heights Art Club met
December 2 with Mrs. Stokes at the
Portned AS usual, the first meeting of
the month was devoted to routine bust
ness and to parliamentary drill, which
was conducted by Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Nc
MILAN was elected a member. The roll
call responses on current topics proved an
interesting feature.
Mrs Brumbaugh entertained the OIL
GERS of Livingston Manor Chapter, D. A.
r.. at luncheon Tuesday, at her home,
9O5 Massachusetts avenue northwest. The
guests were Mrs C. w. Brown, regent;
Mrs. A. Y. Casanova, vice regent; Mrs.
j. III. Wessler, recording secretary; Mrs.
Alfred Wood. treasurer: Mrs. Jennie
Hoyt, auditor; Mrs. Frank T. Israel, reg
istrar; Mrs. H P. Mcintosh. historian.
Mrs. Brumbaugh is corresponding secre-
tary of the chapter.
Mrs. James c. Wheeler, 3433 14th street
northwest, entertained the Crittenton
Wheel Club at its last regular meeting.
After luncheon Mrs. Story. the SCRIBE
read the minutes of the previous meeting
Mrs. Eleanor Brown, financial scribe, re-
ported the amount of money m hand /,
Mrs. Catherine Brumbaugh, chairman OF
the home committee, reported the pur-
chase Of a rug for the home, 3Ol Z street
northwest; Mrs. Eleanor Brown read a
paper, Social Customs in Colonial Days,
and Mrs. Mary +. Simpson gave an &C
count of her visit to New York to attend
the funeral services of Mr.. Charles n.
Crittentol.
The Arcade Social Club held its first
business meeting of this season Novem-
Der IS at the home of Miss Maud john
son, 114S 9Th street northeast.
The officers elected were: President
Mr.. Harry Swagart: vice president. Miss
Ora Hobbs: secretary, Miss Maud John-
son; treasurer. Mr.. Samuel Iompklns
voted to games and dancing. and the club
quartet gave few selections.
The following members have been en-
rolled. Misses Grace Campbell. Fannie
Hallock, Ethel Dove, Eva krey. Bessie
.BeaIle, Clara Harley, Marie Ward,
Messrs Anthony Terwisse Walter Frick.
Russell Harrington. William Hammett.
Herman Hansen, Edwin Eyler. Thomas
Mckee, Paul Callanghan. Bernard Nolan
and ROLAND Br3nan.
The Ahracadabra Club met at the resi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
WAS VERY FIRST THIS YEAR ALL RIGHT ALL RIGHT

dence Of DR.. and Mrs. Charles w. Brown.
1411 K street northwest, Wednesday
evening. President Mcintosh was N the
chair. twenty-five members were pres
were read and approved. The response
to roll call, "Epitaphs," brought out
many quaint and humorous insertions
from ancient tombstones. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank I. Israel were elected members of
the club by unanimous vote. The pa
nova, How We Obtained Our Names"
was highly interesting and instructive.
Beginning with Adam and Eve she traced
the development of names down to the
present time. The subject brought forth
remarks from many of the members. The
club then Joined in singing Benny
Doom" After short recess Prof. Abbot
gave a brief talk on his summers astro-
nomical work In the interest of the
Smithsonian Institute on Mount Wilson,
Cal. After singing the club adjourned.
Refreshments were served by the Hos ess.
The guests presents were Representative
Graft, Mrs Finch. Mrs Whee.er, Miss
Barber and Miss McCauslin.
At banquet Friday evening the West
ern Star Social Club celebrated it's fifth
anniversary. officers for 1910 were elect
ed as follows: Mr.. Harry V. Palma eer,
vice president: Mr.. Richard E. Cozzens.
treasurer, for the third time; Mr.. Fred
F. Money. secretary A vocal solo by
Mr.. Fred F. Money closed an enjoyable
evening.
The District Womans Suffrage Associa-
tiQn will hold its next regular meeting
December 9. at the woman suffrage head
quarters. 1923 H street northwest. Mrs.
A. L. Barber of Belmont will read to the
members her letter to Mr.. Henry Clews.
replying to his published speech delivered
before the ants recently in New York.
Members are invited to bring their
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
OPPOSE SECTARIAN LESSONS.
Chicago Hebrews Petition School
Board for Changes.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. December "A prob
lem which has agitated school boards
in all cities Of the country where the
population has a large foreign element
broke out in Chicago yesterday when a
memorial asking the school board to do
away with all sectarian teachings in
the schools was presented to President
Alfred r. Urion. The memorial is sign
ed by five Jewish religious workers.
The petition claims that In various
hymns in the schools there are moral
lessons Numerically opposed to the
Hebrew faith, and that there is a
tendency to teach Jewish children
things that their religion either con-
dennis or does not favor. This Is against
the spirit and the letter Of true democ-
racy, the protesting rabbis claim. and
they close their memorial with a re-
quest that the president at once issue
an order taking these hymns out of the
schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
MILKMAN WILL APPEAL.
Deies That He Has Been Spreading
Typhoid Germs.

NORFOLK, Va, December 4.-Henry
Harrison Comstock. a Norfolk milk wagon
driver, placed under ban by the health
authorities because of his alleged typhoid
infection and dissemination of germs
through milk twelve years after his re-
covery from typhoid fever, declared today
that he will appeal and submit himself to
government experts for examination.
Comstock, who resists being placed in the
Typhoid Mary class, says he has been
in the milk business here for seven years
with no suspicion Of this kind having
fallen upon him before. He is thirty-tlve
years old and~ from Paris. Ill. He first
came to Virginia with the 35th Coast
Artillery at Fort Monroe in 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

Connecticut, flagship: Kansas. Wisconsin.
Missouri. Minnesota, Georgia. Nebraska
and Rhode Island. All of them. except
tbs Rhode Island, arrived early In the
day from the southern drill grounds. off
Virginia Beach. The vessels came In to
give their crews Sunday liberty and will
return to the drill grounds Monday. by
which time 1t is said that other vessels
of the fleet will have joined them. More
than two thousand men from the fleet
came ashore, most Of them to remain un-
til tomorrow midnight. 1t was the first
liberty that many of them have had for
several weeks.
The scout cruiser Chester is also In the
roadstead. where all the ships are receiv-
ing stores sent from the Norfolk yard.
The battle ship Vermont and the cruiser
New oYrk are next expected.