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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-17

Great showing of native fancy poul-
try at Merrill Bros. also big lot of par
ships just taken out of the ground by a
| near by farmer. Fancy $50 count ma
wells only 29c doz. awfully low. Lots
| fine veal and Towards hams. Spinach,
| lettuce, celery, cukes, rhubarb, string
beans, etc, fresh today by express. Re-
| member and buy for Sunday and Mon
| day. No stores open Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-17

Bowditch & Webster make this day
of special values in sponges. An un.
bleached Mediterranean toilet sponge
15c. Small sponges for states and tf
erase spots on garments &c to SC. RocF
Island harness sponge 15c. Also lots
auto and carriage sponges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-17

What a day is this for flowers. beau
tiful and cheap at the Augusta Flower
shop, today only, 1900 fancy pinks only
soc dozen, 500 roses soc a dozen, ant
500 sweet peas z5c for bunch of so. Who
can fail to appreciate this generosity
Buy for Patriots day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-17

The r. w. Soule Emporium. will
place on sale 100 Fancy Jap Rugs
36X65 at As cents each, regular price
so cents This cut price is for Satur-
day only, and not more than three
rugs to a customer.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17

eumstsnoes disgracefuI to tnose IN charge
OF the craft.
The there is the forever memorable
disaster 10 the Royal George. that t1rned
over and sank in sight OF crowds at
spithead. over Lee souls. among whom
we're 300 women. being sacrificed. And
second only 10 THIS hideous disaster IS
that witch afterward befeli the ROYAL
Charlotte which was consumed Oy fire
of Lezhorn. over sd Of the very flower
of our navy perishing with her.
When in ISs5 the Victoria a new vessel
and the very triumph Of modern lnvcn-
tlon. was rammed and sank IN sight Of
the whole feet there was not sailor.
however matter Of fact he might b.. who
did net remember the dire fate Of a roy
altr npmed craft. Three years later a
schooner named the Royalist foundered
in a gale of Holyhead while in 1891 a
British bark, the Queen. was sunk and
her captain and six men drowned
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17

that the dinner is simply given for the
purpose Of giving a gross and purely
material pleasure 1t puts you IN com
pany with persons OF consideration. and
gives you an opportunity to display your
Intelligence. or 10 cause your good quail
ties 10 be appreciated -
Whom TO invite is. OF course. a subject
for deep consideration. and i requires
judgment and discretion and lnOwl-
edSe Of the traditions and social qualifca-
tons Of these on sher social list
A word against the too profuse recital
Of anecdotes at dinner. One story after
another told in rapid succession, no mat
ter how good the stories. are as bore
some as a dinner would be where moth
ing but fish. game, or sweets were served.
An occasional pointed story IS an aid TO
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17

digestion. but 10 nothing does this old
adage. Enough IS as good as feast
so well apply as this same telling OF
stories. No person OF refined tastes viii
discuss the personal characteristics OF
their acauainCancss al table. Il may
add 10 the gayety Of the conversation,
but it does not increase the respect OF
the people VINO practice it. nor will they
Indulge in foolish gossip.
A call should be made as soon after
dinner party as is convenient. the first
reception day Of the hostess. and this
rule APPLIES even 10 informal dinners.
Society's attitude on this point is very
severe. and with good reason. II one
cannot call in person. II is a simple mat
ter TO leave the card at the door, and
this is acceptable everywhere
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17
ANSWERS TO SOCIAL QUESTIONS.

/ Q1esti0n-Nu you kindly tel ne what yUu
think would Be the surest and best means for ne 20
employ 70 secure position social secretary 7
was educa-ed cut o. town and have no idea q the
first step 70 take. as I know very few influential
people here Thanking you for any information,
which I shall value highly.
SOCIAL SECRETARY.
Answer-If you know few influential
people here it would be almost impossible
for you TO obtain such a position as you
seek At least can give YOU no diree-
tons as 70 how TO so to work about il
This confidential post is generally given
10 the impoverished friends OF those
whose wealth OF necessity makes II i'm
perative 10 employ such a person.
, Qusstion-C=n you give me some notices for
dinner ca-ds that would be clever and Appropriate.
ELSIE J.
overwhelmingly is the charm Of
such things. They would he much more
appreciated II you would hunt them out
for yourself But here are a few
Praise Is the best diet for use. after al"
You'll have no scandal while sou dine
But honest TAX and wholesome vine
The greatest sHinssi in CREATION
Jbe animal who COOKS
''Judicious drank and. greatly daring. dined."
'After good dinner one can forgive anybody.
Even ones own relations.
As rich and p1THoseiess as Is TIRE rose
Thy simple dom Is to Be beautiful."
Whist VII rgFeI without uiaeg
What were vine without a sonrl--
e mar not Old. but mellow. Ike good vine.
An so on 20 the end Of the chapter.
Such quotations depend entirely on the
character OF the guests at your table.
3. Question-Wiu you kindly tell ne how to ad-
dress our foreign eavoys9 Do they al have the
rank q YOUR excellency?
PRIVATE SECRETARY.
Answer-No, only the ambassadors have
the rank Of your excellency- The others
are addressed as Nj or So-and-so. esq.
& Question- Il. N calling OF an oascial. one
st1-nhies intO private house and IS announced
before she realizss she has made a mistake shouId
she retire gracefully, explain the mistake she has
made. OF let The cal gos NEW ARRIVAL.
Answer-This mistake often happens
and It is by Ear better 10 make a simple
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17
THE GERMAN WAR LORD.
severe Criticisms of His Methods
and His Army Officers.

anu
Octave Mi-bezu. n TIE American Magazine
Some people fancy that the Emperor
q Germany plans wars, but, in spite Of
his uniforms and his fanfa7es, this IS not
So He is not warrior, but military
man, which IS very different. He is not
even brave. William rs wild discourses
and menaces are only commercial tzscks.
intended 10 frighten Europe. and by so
doing strengthen our great manufacturers
who live BY armament The industry Is
colossal; unclouded peace would destroy
It
Another thing which keeps him from
making war is the fear he has Of the re-
suit Every one admits that our army is
the strongest in the world. Il Is drilled
and kept up 10 the mark; our arsenals
are fun, our armament complete. our
fortresses perfect But. sad TO say. we
have no more real officers The German
army is to-day commanded BIZ mere
parade officers. who are very similar 10
the pretty coxcombs Of Frances Second
Empire. They do not work. and only Oc-
cupy themselves with their pleasures.
great corruption among them
IN case of war William would have no
one to command his armies. Doubtless
he would Try 10 do L himself. for he has
war plans Of his Own, just as he has
plans for statues. pictures, operas and
everything else, al his own-his own.
With William in command, we would be
beaten by Switzerland, or less than
Switzerland
At the msne1veTs. where everything IS
carefully arranged in advance 20 make a
perfect mise-enscene with the Emperor 2
majestic figure IN the center. well. the
generals have the greatest difficulty 20
keep from running William down. They
sweat blood TO keep from surrounding
him. even on absolutely fat ground. I
have assisted at some Of the msneuvers.
and I can assure you it is nothing but
!.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17
The Flight of Tme

FIOm Puck
She was nuttered with terror.
"oh, dearest" she faltered. clinging to
rim. Papa VOWS If you come here again
he VIII kick you into the middle of next
week"
Manly resolution transigured the youth
straightway.
SO be it, he cried. exultingly. CT shall
come I've z note falling due on Monday.
and 1 was just wondering how should
ever get by the date"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17
a FULLER IN OR PARTS.
Clothing Seller Who Studies His
Public and Is n POIyElot.

From the New York Sgn-
Seventh avenue from Twenty-fourth
street up to Forty-second has a lot OF
clothing stores where the puller-in still
fourishes. Il is Ike a section Of the Bow
cry or Hester or Bayard street trans
planted There is a difference IN the
sort OF clothing sold. because there are
some pretty fash articles which appar-
emily are designed 10 catch the eye OF
some OF the pretentious residents OF the
nelghborhood-
The clothing man who stands outside
the door is ali things 10 all men He
studies his public and ne -z;Ses more Ian
guases than Ylddish or near English.
A man who coveFtiy observed one OF
them at his work saw him stop a SUD
posed Frenchman and ask IN French
strongly accented by Polish. ''SSrtout.
m sieu2" That was the extent Of his
French. however, because he retreated
TO English when the man he stopped
poured forth a stream Of French in an
Swer
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17
Another Victim.

Prom the Chicago Tribune.
Lawyer-YOu want a divorce from your
wife? On what ground?
Caller-Extreme and repeated cruelty.
She makes me get up every night and
walk the baby to sleep.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17

explanation and retire. but II the hostess
urges YOU 10 stay and you feel inclined
20 accept her invitation il is perfectly
admissible to do so.
: Qusssi0n-Has Queen LHiuokalani any o8dal
position: JAPAN.
Answer-Queen LiHuokalani has no Of
fetal position in Washington. Her only
claim 70 special consideration is the fact
that she IS a queen opposed BY this gov
eminent with a claim before Congress.
and as such she meets probably with
more consideration than the average per
son
s. Qaestioa-Is IL good form to be obstiuate-to
have your OEn Eay no matter whom it hz-ess Tae
cthe1 day. at the Chevy ease Club. one Of the
little debutsnJes mined the whole party because
she insisted. without any apparent reasen IN re-
turning 70 toEn when eTeTybody else bad determined
70 remain FOR a game Of ninerinS II was irpos-
sibie TO let her 30 alone. and 50 the party vas
spoiled.
Answer may, perhaps. be forgiven IN
answering this question il I quote from
a very learned philosopher, and you
might with benefit 70 the little 5ebutante
send her the quotation The last para
graph might suggest some thoughts 10
al OtStAAaotl - al OAta CcLE14LC VI
the mind. a grandchild Of passion which
never did anything right There are per
sons who make a war out OF everything.
real banditti OF intercourse All that they
undertake must end in victory; they GO
not know how 70 get on in peace Such
men are fatal when they rule and govern.
Tor they make government rebellion. and
enemies out Of those whom they ought
70 regard as children. They try to effect
everything with strategy and treat il as
the fruit OF their skill But when others
have recognized their perverse humor, all
revolt against them and learn to over
turn their chimericaI plans, and they
succeed in nothing but only heap up a
mass Of troubles, since everything serves
to increase their disappointment. They
have a head turned and a heart spoiit.
Nothing can be done with such monsters
except TO fee from them. even 10 the
antipodes, where the savagery is easier
70 bear than their l0athsome nature"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17
Doh't blame the Man.

ION the NoakeTs Statesman.
she-They've Just been married. YOU
know. and he kisses her every morning at
the door when he is leaving.
He-Of course
suppose he'll stop that as soon as
the honeymoon's over"
He'll have to- She WON'T 90 to the
door with him after the honeymoon's
over"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17
Importnnt Discorerr.

From the ChicagO SeE&
When I ran for Office last far,~ re-
marked the ex-candidate, 7 made an i'm
portant discovery"
"SOs" queried the other party to the
conversation.
Yes said he OF the prelude. 7 dis
covered that was CT the wrong ticket"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17
VESSELS WITH ROYAL NAMES
British Men-o'-war that Seem 10 Be
Doomed 20 III Lnck.

-"cn-o -FsAE th@t seem 10 De
Doomed 20 III Luck.
Prom TtBits
One Of the very strongest and most In
effaeeable Of all approximations in the
royal navy approximation slrnost as
strong to-day as ever it wss-is that YES
seis bearing the name Of royal person
ages STe doomed 10 III luck. and strange
as 1t may seem there Is an uudeniabIe
historical basis for this feeling.
Some Of the most terrible disasters ever
known in connection with our navy have
concerned war vessels with royal names
Two Vessels called the Royal James came
70 disastrous ends. One OF them ex-
ploded. and some $50 officers and seamen
persisted; the other ship so named was
actually carried out OF the mouth OF
the Thames by the Dutch under cir
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17
The genuine Article

Jack-So you think Blinkers Is a fool?
Bob-He certainly is. he waited until he
was forty before getting married and
then married for love.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17

No Senator Of any vintage conducts
himself more modestly and unobtrusive-
" than Robert Taylor Of Tennessee. He
strikes no attitudes. and appears to be
quite ignorant Of the fact that he Is one
Of tbs sights from the gallery. OF Sena-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17

One OF the treasured souvenirs OF many
visitors TO the capitol is a card Of ad-
mission 20 the card galleries. Of which
each house has two. These are no more
desirable in point Of l0csuOn than are the
other public galleries. but may be con-
sidered more exclusive The engraved
cards are furnished ad libitum TO repre-
sentatives and senators by the sergeant
alarms OF each house and are filed in
to visiting friends on request as a matter
Of courtesy As they are distributed free
y by employees nearly everybody has one,
and they are frequently a disadvantage
Long lines Will often be waiting before
the card doors, while the other equally
eligible galleries are empty. However,
the possession of a gallery card is con-
sidered as lifting the proud pOsSeSsor
10 the pinnacle OF official favoritism
With il admission is demanded every
where as a matter OF right, even 70 the
executive Offices They are presented at
the doors leading 10 the floors Of the
House and Senate, with the perfect as
surance that the Goorkeepers wiz make
way for them with bow Of abject de-
ference and escort them TO a front seat
rear the throne. In many instances the
cards are taken home and framed as
priceless relics Of the visit. and are very
likely passed down as heirlooms from
generation 70 generation.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-17

IN 157 there were two balls held in
honor Of Martin Van Buren's inauguTa-
tion-one at Carusi's fashionable rooms.
and the other at the Assembly Rooms
The President only attended the one a.
Carusfs. and he was accompanied By
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-01

Although WnSat mas recently
been soaring, the price Of flour
as yet remains unchanged, sell
ing at $1.70 per sack. A raise
will probably come before long,
it wheat continues as high as
at present.
Home raised strictly fresh
eggs are as scarce as the pro-
verbal "hen's teeth" and are
rarely If ever seen around some
of the local groceries. What is
called the "strictIy fresh" are
the best grades Of packed eggs
shipped in from the east. Eggs
have not recently advanced,
the best grades still selling at
SO to SIS cents.
Corrected daily.)
Produce-Best eggs, so to 55
per dozen; packed eggs, 40 to 45t
Butter, best creamery grades. 45c
second grade. 40c: ranch butter
40c. Flour, $1.7O per so pound sack
Vegetables - Potatoes, S0@S5
per sack; 10 sack lots. Use; il
small quantities. 1c per pound; cat
bage, turnips, carrots, parsnips.
to &c pound. by sack lots, &c pc
Dressed poultry-Turkeys, q t
soc pound; hens, IS to zoe pound
greese, zoe pound; ducks, 20 to %
pound.
Observation-Disclosures steak, IS t
22c pound; sirloin, Is pound
round steak, 121sc to 15c; chuc
steak, S1-3 to lie; rib roas
1Sc to 22c; pot roast, 1Oc t
12Rc; boiling beef, &C to s
Lamb. shoulder, 15c; chops. soc
leg, Csc. Mutton, shoulder, 10c
chops, zoe; leg, 1Sc. Pork, roast
lsc to 22c; chops, 22c; sausages
I2kc to 15c; bacon. zoe t
soc; ham, 1Sc to 22c; picni
hams, 121ac. Veal, roast, 15c t
zee; chops and steaks, zoe to Csc.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-01

the stomach and intestines. and.
besides. one single dose will digest
and prepare for assimilation into
the blood all your food the same as
sound, healthy stomach would
do 1t.
When Diapspsin works. your
stomach rests-gets itself In order,
cleans up-and then you feel like
eating when you come to the table.
and what you eat Will do you good.
Absolute relief from all Stomach
Misery Is waiting for you as soon
as you decide to take a little Dia-
pepsin. Tell your druggist that you
want to become thoroughly cured
this time.
Remember. II your stomach feels
out OF order and uncomfortable
now. you can get relief in five min.
utes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-01

This year there are over 400
teachers in the city and probably
less than 1000 votes will be cast
at the election, If past contests Of
this kind are a fair sample. With
the bulk of the 400 teachers CEN
tering on two candidates it is no
trouble to elect their choice.
The two women candidates for
the school board have found that
they are not on the school teach
ers' slate. 1t may be all right to
talk and preach woman suffrage
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-01

but the lady teachers have no use
for their own sex on the board and
prefer to trust their fate to men.
One of the candidates on whom
the teachers have conferred is
Zach Stewart, county treasurer,
who is up for reelection to the
school board. The other candidate
favored by the teachers is be-
lieved to be F. P. Greene, former
county auditor. These are good
men, but the idea of the teachers
picking a slate to control the cleo
ton is arousing some opposition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-01
IA SHIONS

More and more wide ribbon is be-
ing used on hats.
Fur hats are growing larger as
the season advances.
The all black toilet is the reign
ing favorite in Paris.
The shawl effect is simulated in
many of the new fur pieces.
While soutache braid is holding
its own. rattail braid is growing ex-
ceedingly popular.
Never was the simple little after
noon gown in higher favor than
now.
The muddy toned colors of last
season are little seen in present
styles.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-01
ONE DOSE ENDS INDIGESTION,
HEARTBURN OR STOMACH GAS

Why not get some now--this mo-
ment, and forever rid yourself of
Stomach trouble and Indigestion ?
A dieted stomach gets the blues
and grumbles. Give It a good eat,
then take Pape's Diapepsin to start
the digestive juices working. There
will be no dyspepsia or belching Of
gas or eructations OF undigested
food; no feeling like q lump OF lead
In the stomach or heartburn, sick
headache and dizziness. and your
food will not ferment and poison
your breath with nauseous odors.
Pape's Diapepsin costs only so
cents for large case at any drug
store here. and will relieve the
most obstinate case of Indigestion
and Upset Stomach In five minutes.
There Is nothing else better to
take gar from Stomach aud cleanse
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-01
|AStOry fOr|
|Children'sI
lPlaytime 81
AN INTRUDER.

SPECIFIES, the yellow and black
goldfish. swan slowly around the
new resident of the fish globe.
'Thats funny little fish," he
thought; brown in color, and such
Q big, round head and long tail. He
has a funny name, too, for heard
mistress call him PolywOgg. He's
Very shy, and won't have a thing to
do with Silver and me-"
So the inQuisitive goldfish swan
away. leaving poor Polywogg lone
some and longing to be back in the
big pond where all his folks held
concerts every night.
Several days later Speckles told
Silver very excitedly that Poly
VIC" s tail was growing shorter
ah- his head larger, and Silver
looked to see. Sure enough, 1t
was true. After that two very cur
ious goldfish started at Polywogg,
till to their immense surprise they
saw he wasn't Polywogg at all,
but young frog who had shed his
tail and now had two hind legs
and two forelegs with four toes
each.
He ate more than his share of
dainties dropped in the water, and
once even had the audacity to
spring down through the water and
snatch a fishworm with which Sill.
yer and Speckles wer playing tug-o-
war.
E They had meant to eat the worm
themselves, and Of course such
rudeness on the part of frog was
not to be allowed Hence bitter
enmity arose between them.
Froggie's hind legs by this time
were getting strong enough to hop.
One day he crawled to the top of
the little stone castle in the globe
and jumped out on the table. where
his mistress found him. That set.
tied Froggie's future, for he was
taken In tin can to the banks of
a creek, where re might hop to his
hearts content and Join In the
nightly chorus of his brother frogs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-01

Ml -. w dS
and there was nothing in the house
for dinner. 1t would be necessary
to send the professor to market.
The professor was in the study
reading book named Psyche
pathic Activities of Certain Unde-
termined Functional Forces" 1t
was necessary to call him four
times before he answered.
II want you to go to market.
Timotheus," announced Mrs. Die
dlebaum.
Yes, my dear" chanted the pro-
fessor Then he carefully inserted
the grocery list to mark the place
in the middle of chapter on "Ra-
'dio-activity," and started out with
out his hat Mrs. Diedlebaum called
him back, rescued the list. tied 1t
to his finger, slapped his hat upon
his head, snatched away the book,
which he had taken up again, and
sent him forth
Professor Timotheus. with his
mind on the Radio-activities,
walked six blocks past the market
before the act of humping violently
into lamp post reused him. At
last. arriving at the grocery, the
professor confronted the red
headed proprietor Perusing the
list, he gave his first order
Chloride of sodium-5 cents
worth. please"
The proprietor of the Golden
Harp stared at him, "An' do yez
think this Is a dhrug shtoor?"
At this the professor made 1t
known that he desired salt Now
oxide of sodium, pound" he an
nounced.
Mr. Monaghan thrust his big, red
face almost against the professors
mild countenance. "An' we don't
kape no ox-hides, nayther. Ye'd
betther go to a packing house"
"Oh-er-er-soda is the vulgar
name, my friend" explained Pro-
fessor Timotheus. Next is biar-
trate Of potassium. 10 cents, and
acetic acid, diluted, about a quart"
In alarm Mr.. Monaghan started
to push the professor gently out
but was at last notified by the
translation into plain cream of tar
tar and proasic vinegar After that
the professor purchased can Of
salmon and lectured the impatient
Mr.. Monaghan for quarter of an
hour over the probable tribe.
haunts and habits of the pink fish
upon the label. Then he started
out, basket in hand.
"Sthop-sthop!" howled Mr.. Mon
Afghan. BE ye going to pay for
that stuff"
The professor apologized laid a
IS bill upon the counter and walked
away. 1t was necessary for Pete.
the delivery boy. to chase him a
block to restore the change Ar
irving home, he sank into chair
and drlfted off into the Radio-activ-
tiles chapter, while Mrs. Dicdle-
baum went through the basket.
"Timotheus Diedlebaum," she
cried, you did not get a third of
the things. Here are only season
ings, and nothing really for dinner
but salmon. suppose you ate the
rest of the list"
"Er--er-I remember now. dear.
| tore it off to figure chemical
solunion on the back. 1t was a
most interesting problem"
At that Mrs. Diedlebaum began
to cry. After half hours silent
weeping, she came and put her
arms about the professors neck.
Professor Timotheus looked up.
slightly irritated at the Interrupt
ton. Then, softening, he regarded
his pretty wife with interest.
"Tears--a lachrymal secretion"
he murmured: universal" NANTES.