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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
Want Waterproof Matches.

The man who hunts and fishes was talk
ing There is some money" he said.
for anybody who will invent match
that can be ignited after it has been
thoroughly water soaked 1t ought not
to be impossible for some chemist to
discover process by which such
matches can be made, and there would ,
a good sale of them, which would in
crease steadily. They would require some
advertising. of course, to place them on
the market and to convince the public
that they were all they claimed to be
but if they would meet the demand of eN-
plorars, sportsmen and campers they
would sell. Every hunter knows that the
enc imperative law of the woods and
fields is keep your matches dry and the
violation of that law may mean disaster.
or even death.
Dozens of waterproof match box IS
have been invented, and every eXplo er
and angler and sports nan who goes into
the woods or on the waters must ca ~
enc or more of tn Sc boxes: but water
proof r1atches would he much more COZ
vanient. and soon would become neces-
Sary part of every campers and yachts
mans outfit. There is field for every
inventor who may care to enter it.-New
York Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
UNCLE SANS MuskRAT CROP.
Privileges Of Hunting Them Sold to
Highest Bidder.

A. new departure was made in the
United States engineers department
rats on an artificial island in Delaware
bay near Reedy siland.
Muskrats have increased so fast and
the demand for their hides for fur. for
collars and cuffs has also increased SO
that muskrat hunters on both sides of
the bay have been in continuous warfare
over the right to catch the animals.
1t became necessary for the government
to take a hand in the matter and let the
right to the highest bidder as the only
means of getting rid of the fighting.
The island is about midway between
Salem. N. j.. and Delaware City. De. 1t
is inclosed by bulkhead and is about
three miles long and IL miles wide.
The thousands of muskrats which have
taken possession of the island have been
undermining the bulkheads, and it was
decided by. Maj Deakyne that som thing
must be done to get rid of the pests
Philadelphia Record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
REACHED AT LAST.
Member of Worcester Academy Facul
ty Sends Word to That City.

Worcester Mass, Sept. 6.-Dr. D.
w. Abercrombe. principal of Worces-
ter Academy, received the following
dispatch at 3 O'Clock this afternoon
over the Postal Telegraph Cos. lines:
Indian Harbor, New Foundland, Sept.
6, 1909.
DIR. D. w. Abercrombe, Worcester
Academy,
Worcester, Mass.
top OF the earth reached at last.
Greetings to faculty and boys.
(Signed) ID. B. MCMILLAN"
Donald Mcmillan was an instructor
in mathematics and physical training
in the academy at the close of the
school, last year when he was granted
a leave of absence of two years to go
on the Peary expedition to the North
Pole. 1t is expected he will return here
before that time expires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07

when we forget to mention very impor-
tant news item that should have been
published before.
Therefore, be it known that on May 81,
between the hours of and l., MIR. Chls.
Buss. rural carrier of Route /. AMI Mr..
Philip Kohn, of Route >. not being afraid
of the cars, visited friends. transacted
business and made call at WATERFOWL,
and be it further known that through the
generosity of Uucle Sam. they We're given
a holiday that day, and being patriotic
|citiz"nS thev return q home - j. o'clock
to observe Memorial Day in Reesville.
They both purchased suits OF clothes at
a bargain: they were IS suit but
This news item should have appeared
before. but as the aforesaid parties are
SO busy working farms and delivering
mail, they had no time to call our atten-
ton to the fact.-Reesville tWis) Review.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
A RoUsING RECEPTION
Will Be Given Commander Peary on
His Return to This Country.

Washington. Sept. 6.-'That dispatch
from Peary means that he has finally
achieved what he has so long been
after" said Henry Gannett. an old
friend of Perry and vice president of
the National Geographical Society. Il
am awfully glad that he has gotten to
the North Pole, whether he was \ the
first to reach there or not. He certain
ly worked hard enough to get there
Peary is personally very popular with
the people in Washington, and a move
ment will he launched at once to give
him a rousing reception when he gets
back to this country. Commander
Peary was detached from regular duty
with the navy department July ,, 1908,
and assigned special duty with the coast
and geodetic survey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
Local People Attend Pic
mic at Old Point,
Labor Day Passes Oft Very
Quietly in Skowbegan.
Annual campmeeting Of Madison
Spiritual Association.

william ireland left Monday for a
week in Presaue Isle and other parts
of Aroostook county.
Mrs. George Page of LivermOre Falls
is visiting Mrs. n. F.. McClintock over
Sunday.
Mrs. Parkman and daughter of New
Hampshire are visiting her sister, Mrs.
r. II. Clark.
Randall Holt of Clinton was in town
on business Saturday.
Mrs Melvin Hunt and son. Melvin of
Vinalhaven are visiting Mrs. George
Toppan.
Herbert Goodwin has completely rem
ovated the interior of the store recent
~ purchased from Joseph Deraps ana
now has a finely appointed cigar to-
baccO and confectionery store which
he opened to the public Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. f. Nye and son.
Steven are at East pond for a week.
Miss Katherine Keene of Canaan has
returned to her home after week s
visit with the family of w. w. Nye
Otis Lawry and Walter Woodman left
Monday for visit in Pressure Isle and
other parts of Aroostook county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. l.. Woodman of Bos-
ton are visiting Mr.. Woodlands mother,
Mrs. A. Fl. Woodman =
G. F. Reynolds of Boston gave
pleasant evenings entertainment last
evening at the Schoolhouse hall in Zen
ton Mr.. Reynolds is a clever imper-
sonater and gave the audience a va
riety Of selections and character
sketches. A social followed and re-
freshments were served.
Daniel McNanis was horribly Injured
about $ o'clock Friday evening while at
work in the Hume q NeWhail Mills
McNanis was taking plank away from
the saw. when the end of one which had
swung around to cross ways position
was caught by the carriage as it re-
turned. driving the plank backward
with terrific force. the end striking Nc
Nanis on the legs above the knees,
:cverine tAc nus' les ;lHd cords in the
front nf the legs AMI inflicting hor-
riblc GcSl wounds. The unfortunate
man vas Cr!rca backward over the
ron. and thrown to the floor No bones
We're broken, but he will be in a Grip
pied condition for a long time Drs.
Robinson and Rand We're called and the
MAN vas taken to their office where he
was MADE Il; comfortable as possible,
and later taken to his boarding place.
the home of Mrs. Heni JOY where he
viii regain his strength
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
HOPES IT'S so.
Cook Says Peary's Descriptions of the
Region Will Confirm His Own.

Copenhagen, Sept. 6.-When the re-
port that Commander Peary had dis
covered the North Pole reached Dr.
Cook he said: Il hope the news is
correct. If Peary has reached the Pole,
his descriptions of that region will con-
firm NINE
1t is doubtful if history furnishes a
more dramatic episode than the break
ing of the news to DR.. Cook that Peary
had realized the goal of his life's am
billions and repeated struggles. DR..
Cook was seated at a dinner, surround
ed by explorers and correspondents. in
the gilded ball room of the TiVoli
Casino. Around his neck was hung a
garland of pink roses. according to the
Scandinavian method of honOring
heroes, which the explorer wore blush
ingly and with visible embarrassment.
Several speeches, acclaiming him. had
been given and repeated toaSts to him
drunk with clamorous cheers. Anil
this scene whisper went around that
Peary had planted the Stars ana
Stripes at the pole. Cook was perfect
ly cool and unmoved. He made strk-
ing speech, in which he paid high
tribute to the work of Sverdrup, who
sat near, to whose discoveries he large
ly owed his success, to John r. Brad
ley. who had financed the expedition.
to The intelligence, endurance and
l4lthluness OF the E-kimos who had
assisted in the preparations and those
who had accompanied him. The Whole
story of the expedition he said has not
come and will not come out for some
time, nor will it come in insta lments
but only when it is completed
DR.. Cook did not permit ~" whiGo"' !,
which came to his ear of Peary's, sue
cess to move him in the least, but
when he had finished, he was sur
rounded by correspondents who looked
fer some sign OF emotion, but the ex-
plorer said s;nilingly: Il am glad"
Asked il there was an proba biitv of
P@ary's having found the tube con-
tanning his records DR.. Cook replied:
Il nope so. but that is doubtful on
account of the drift" DR.. Cook adj
ded:
Commander Peary would have
reached the pole this year. Probably
W hiic / was in the Arctic region last
year his route was several hundred
miles east of mine. We are rivals of
course, but the pole is good enough
for two.
THAT the two men got to the pole
along different paths" continued the
explorer, should furnish large add
tons to scientific knowledge Probably
other parties will reach it in the next
10 years, since every explorer is helped
by the experience of his predecessors
just as Sverdrups observations and re-
ports were of Unreasonable help to
me. | can say nothing more, without
knowing further details than that
am glad of it,
While DR.. Cook was conversing casu,
ally this morning with friends the
possibility of the announcement which
electrified the world was laughingly
suggested, DR.. Cook remarked:
ut is quite possible that Peary will
turn up now. He is about to get back.
if he carries out his plans. We have
always been friends, while, of course,
we are rivals in the attempt to find
the pole, but we have been friendly
rivals"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
Comic EnuIish Panic,

Few panics have been SO widespread
nd so ill-founded as the one that swept
he country after the discovery of the
ato-street conspiracy. nearly a century
go, when the gentry armed and patroled
ne roads in search of revoutionaries
no never appeared . and met at night on
onely heaths, to disperse rising that
ever rose. Every vagabond on the road
as termed a radical and brought b,fore
bench of magistrates, and the women
l the towns spent their time in helping
lie men to barricade the houses against
mob that stood and looked on, innocent
the fact that il was all happening OH
leir account. And the alarmists nj
)out attrbutine the supposed revolution
} the over-education of the lower classes
nee the radical leaders who distributed
In!phletS must be able to Wlite--a Sure
roof of the ACCESSIBILITY of keeping tn
iScOntented dumh.--London Chronicla
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
ADMIRAL Melville PLEASED.
"lf Peary Says He Has Found Pole
Believe it-BulIy for Him."

Philadelphia. Sept. 6.--Admiral Mel
Vile when informed of the text of The
Associated Press dispatch from Lieu
tenant Peary said:
If Peary has telegraphed The Asso-
ciated Press that he has found the
Pole. I believe it and say bully FOR
him."
Good for Peary!" continued the adj
miral as a smile crossed his face. Il
have known Peary personally for, a
long time and as he was well equipped
for an expedition I think he had at
least as much chance as DR. Cook had
for discovering the Pole. Peary has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07

Among the quaint customs observed
Good Friday in the olden days was the
hallowing by the King or Queen of Eng
land Of "cramp rings" which were held
to be thereby rendered efficacious against
cramp, 'the falling sickness and similar
complaints. A special religious service
was drawn up for the ceremony. and
among the prayers recited was the fol-
lowing: 20. God. who has manifested
the greatest wonders of Thy power by the
cure Of diseases and who were pleased
MAJ the pa.r i Judah. prestly oTnay
ment in Aaron. the mark of a faithful
guardian in Darius. and in this kingdom
a remedy for divers diseases, graciously
be pleased to bless and sanctify these
rings, to the end that all such who wear
them may be free from all snares of the
devil. may be defended by the power of
celestial armor and that no contraction
of nerves or any danger of the falling
sickness may infest them. Dundee Ad-
vertiser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
UNPOPULAR Chauffe urs,

He was originally a motor car diver
1t is now butcher" is how defendant
the Kingston police court was de
cribed. See how the appetite grows by
hat it feeds ON. Still. we should not g
s far as Henry Gilchlst, who was
warded two months for assault at Brad
ord the other day. Saying. I'm wipe a..
he taNicab drivers off the face of IT,
arth." he brought a tpXicab to a stand
till and struck the driver in the face
hooking out two teeth. Henry let his
1thusasm carry him too far that time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
OAKLAND.
s ---.sfi 10 4A4 4S-
CONTINUED from Page Three).

day for visit with friends in Nor
ridgewock.
Bertha Reed of Oakland is substitute
ing as stenographer in the office OF
Charles Priest, superintendent of ter
minals at Waterville, during the alb
sence of Harry Harmon, the regular
stenographer and typewriter.
Mr.. and Mrs. David e. Ellis, daugh-
ter l1ula and son Mahlon left Monday
for Lewiston, where they will pass the
week at the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
Docs Have Cancer.

Among animals, reptiles are practically
the only species in which cancers have
not been found, but it is the domestic
Gated animals. or thos living in closest
association with man, that suffer most
Thus horses, cows, pigs, parrots canary
birds. cats, mice, rats-al these have
cancer: and it is the closest animal as
sociate of man. the dog, that is the most
commonly afflicted. If all the lap dogs
OF 5th avenue and our other fashionable
quarters We're examined, considerable
proportion would be found to be afflicted
with one or more malignant tumors-Mc'
Cures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07

been gone long enough to have reached
there. 'fs. t.tYsIt F ..24ay-se
1T was the crazy dispatches pur-
porting to have come from Dr. Cook
about the conditions he found there
and other things that caused doubt
in my mind about Cook having found
the Pole. The dispatches of yesterday
and today are more sane and more
favorable to DR.. Cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
SWEDEN RECOGNIZES COOK.
King Officially Acknow, edges Him Dis
coverer Of Pole.

Washington. Sept. 6.-The King OF
Sweden officially has. recognized DR..
Cook as the discoverer of the North
Pole.
Minister Egan at Copenhagen has in
formed the state department under
Yesterdays date in effect that the King
through the Swedish minister at Cop
enhagen has congratulated the gov
eminent of the United States on the
occasion of DR.. Cooks discovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
Quality Counts

tributed. AS a consequence and probably
for another sad reason. it has come to be
the practice to consume the food imme-
diately it is brought home 1t is the only
way TO counterfeit the envy of the spirit
with whom, apparently, hunger is con-
stantly present.-Dundee Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
NEWFOUNDLAND TiCKLED.
All of the RooseveIt's Crew from That
Country.

ST. Johns. n. F., Sept. 6.-Commau-
der Peary has just wired the governor
If Newfoundland by wireless from In
dian Harbor announcing that he has
discovered the North Pole and con-
graduating Newfoundland on it's part
in the discovery, inasmuch as the cap
tain and crew of Peary's steamer-Thc
Roosevelt-are all Observation-Disclosures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
PEARY REACHES POLE.
Continued from Page One.)

Mrs w. c. F'ogg. the local postmis-
tress, and was as follows:
indian Harbor, Sept. 6. 1909.
Mrs W. c. Fogg, F'reeport, Me.
Arrived safe. Pole on board. Best
year of my life.
(Signed) BEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07

More than fifty thousand childrenSWero
enabled by the authorities of Berlin 70
spend this summer on land within easy
reach of the city limits. They were as
signed plots where they could play anu
cultivate gardens proftably with the Rp
of their families and the advice Of pub
lie instructors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
An Artists Lucky Number.

Alma-Tadefna confesses to supersti-
ton concerning the number II. my wife
was II when first met her, and the num-
Der Of the house to which took her when
We were married was II. My present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
Tho Straight Of II.

We hereby make public apology to two
of our most influential citiz ms Of Raes-
Vile. We meke mistakes IN omission
every week, but it borders into crime
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-07
Aichison
U. S. Smelling Pfd.
Colorado Fuel & Iron
NM Be Mailed Free Cpoa AupEsatiu.

Correspondents of LEAvTTT & GRANT
g Broadway. N. T.. Members Of the Con
eclldAts9 Stock Exchange Of New v"-h
4 jlyl0sodi,
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-29
REACHING THE SPOT, It Can Be Done, So Scores of New.
 town Citizens Say.

To cure an aching back,
 The pains of rheumatism,
 The tired-out feelings,
 You must reach the spot-get at the cause.
 In most cases 'tis the kidneys.
 Doans Kidney Pills are for the kidneys.
 Mrs Thomas Cavanaugh, living on the Boulevard road, Newtown, says While not ill enough to go to bed l have been far from well during the past year on account of rheumatism and kidney trouble. I suffered from intense pains through the small of my back and 6 swelling of my limbs. The passages of the kidney secretions would be scanty at times while at others too profuse and c;.rseL nc much annoyance. I had but little ambition and felt generally niser- able when 1 began using Doan's Kid ney Pills'a short time ago. After I had taken the contents of two boxes there was a great improvement in my condition, my feet stopped swell ing, the kidney secretions became regular in acton and I had very lit- tie backache. consider Doan's Kid ney Pills the best remedy I ever used" For further local proof can De had by calling at c. H. Finch's drug store. \
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-MilbUrn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States
 Remember the name-Doan' S and take no other.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-29
Huntington.
OLD FASHIONED SUPPER.

The Lad es' Aid soriety will give one of their old fashio;.ed suppers at Laborie's nall, February g. Supper from 6 to p. m. From 8 to g a program by Ansonia musicians. both vocal ard instrumental and after that more supper for the late corners and dancing for the young people Admission 25c which will include supper and program.
 Judge Munger of Ansonia occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church last Sunday, and as usual, preached forceful sermon.
 Miss Mary Northrop is spending sev ers.l weeks with Friends in the Center.
 Miss Elsie Laborie has been quite ill at the home of Dr Wilson.
 MT. Lille Williams has several of Dr Wilson's patients boarding with her.
 Tho Men's club dance, Friday event 1g, was most enjoyable af fair.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-29
P. FORESTELLE INvENTS DEVICE
 OF MUCH MERIT

For the time almost immemorial, people have been annoyed during windy weather by the nerve racking noise caused by rattling windows and it will be learned with much satis- faction that relief is at hand.
 It has been left to P, Forestelle of Bridgeport to discover a means to eliminate this disturbance forever by his invention of clever device known as the Bridgeport Anti-Window Rat tier. The invention is simple and like most things good because it is simple. It is guaranteed to keep windows from rattling, keeps out wind, cold, dust and noise, assists in keeping rooms warm and cuts down coal bills.
 The device will fit any window, is always in place, can't get lost and is easily attached and detached. Made in one piece, nickle plated, it is at- tractive as near air tight as possible,
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-29
Long Hill.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Frisbie's celebrated pies, fresh ev- cry day. Now is the time to buy your flour before ir goes higher. Sugar in 25tb cloth bags $1.3O. Our coffee and teas are sure to please you. Our years of experience in buying coffee enables us to give you the best Money saved on every order of goods you buy of us,-,[1'he Long Hill Store, W. N. Hurd, pro- prietor.
 Mrs Charles Turney who has been spending a few weeks here with her sister, Mrs Elizabeth Wade, has re- turned to her home in East0n.
 Master Charles Savage left Satur- day for Westfeld, Vt., where he will be-with his father.
 Mrs Joln TyrreIl is in: very feeble health. |, Arthur Gabler was a guest, Sunday, of his parents, MT and Mrs Peter Gabler.
 MT and Mrs o. B. Burton of Frum- bull are spending a few weeks here. the guests of the Misses Kate and Marion Hurd.
 Miss Helen Smith of Waterbury was a guest, Sunday, of her mother, Mrs M. Smith.
 The LonS Hill Gun club received Monday, a pair of Hungarian par fridge, to be set at liberty here in the spring. They were consigned to Benjamin Turney.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-29
The NewtoWn Bee.
Newtown. FrIday. Jannary eN. lpOp.
NewMilford.
LESTER WARNER, TRE HERO.

LESTER WARNER, ThE HERO,
 Some time ago it seems that the weel known market man asked Rob ert Strong to let him drive a carriage at his wedding. Strong, thinking Warner meant 1t for joke, did no! pay much attention to his request, A day or so before the happy event was to take place Warner repeated his request and told Strong that he meant 1t, whereupon Beeman, Strong & Thomas arranged to play joke on Warner. They secured horse for the occasion that would take a prize at baking. After getting all ready they notified Warner and gave him instructions to go to a certain house on South Main street and get the best man and take him up to the Buck residence. Then go to the New England House for the bridegroom and take him over for the wedding. To the great surprise of all Warner started without having the slightest pil of trouble with the horse and not until he reached the house on S3uth Main street did he realize the kind of joke that was being played on him. The best man"he was in- formed, was in New York and furthermore hadn't received an in- vitation. Warner, not to be ouLdone. lost no time in getting over to the New England House, found Strong, who made all manner of excuses to avoid going with Warner, but of no avail. When Beeman saw the car riage come along with the groom in it, he exclaimed Well, if that don't beat the dickens" Warner is tickled to death over the affair and is enjoy ing smoking a choice brand of cigars at the liverymans expense.
 Phineas E. Clark reports the sale of B. F. Mumiston's place on Tread we'll avenue to Messrs Beards]ey Of Brooklyn, N. Y, who will take pos session April 1. Also the sale of Seymour J. Johnson's house and lot on Pleasant street to the Misses Cogshall and John J. Cogshall who will move there in the spring.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-29

at the same time they may be raised or lowered easily. Windows can be raised or lowered without removing the device, which falls out of working position and is left suspended on nail in sash.
 The Bridgeport Anti-Window Rat tier is now being manufactured and marketed by it's inventor, MT. Fores- telle of 1235 North avenue, from whom any information may be obtain ed. He send a few of the anti-rattlers to the Bee office and they are great.