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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

expense of the government 1t is now
proposed to tax these pubs" accord
ing to their earning capacity. mas
much as the brewers are in most
be seen that an increased tax on
liquor license also strikes at the $50
members of the British House of
Lords
The people of England have hu-
mored these drones in the idea that
the nation owes them a living SO long,
that it is no wonder that they dislike
to give it up. yet, a little sober re-
Election would have shown them that
the time had come to give mere con-
sideration to the rights of others.
Blind avarice led the Lords to re-
ject this proposal to make them
give down." That rejection leaves
England without any machinery for
collecting taxes and until a new set
of representatives of the people are
elected nothing can be done.
If England adopts this protective
tariff. and such action is entirely with
in the bounds of possibility, there
is a chance that England will recover
her former standing. In any event
England faces grave crisis. The
wages are so low that any increase in
the cost of food will bring disaster
and if the wages of her factory workers
are increased she will be driven from
competition with other nations.
Again, there can be no revival Of agri-
farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Frank Jones's old house in Ports
mouth is to he occupied by an institute,
established for the purpose of conduct
ing the scientific investigation and
study OF, psychic phenomena of abnor-
mai mental life in particular. including
physiological and other phenomena al
lied with such Investigation, and espec-
iaiiy the treatment. of nervous and
mental affections in all their forms,
with the exception of cases of insan-
ity.' We are glad its in Portsmouth
where man can drown his sorrows
E Ttat would be an awful Thing TO have
M Prohibition Maine. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

The postofiice ruling which insists on
distinction between the printed words
mot to be opened until Christmas
and the same legend in more or less
artistic handwriting. while made nee
essary by a strict Interpretation of the
statutes. is a nuisance, which should be
mitigated before another Christmas
comes around by providing rubber
stamps at every post Office, for the free
use of the people ....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
SUNNY SOL: Jingelologist.
MAGAZINE Literature

hasn't much space
Whisk
Lincoln used
hear the food of Eaabit scribe who
a "NcLane" They said handled
i'm to n-to the his
pretty puff when Phyllis
spirit of the thing day and
of Gumps OilO
he a Pills, and
in a straight, his diarrangd
SIMPSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Usually the government has estimat-
under the actual supply. so that the
l0.CSSo00 estimate for 1909 may repre-
sent an actual yield of 10, 500. 900 bales
with the commodity bringing better
than 10 cents. filled stockings will be
the rule in Dixie this wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Hard Colds.

People whose blood is pure are not
nearly so likely to take hard colds as
are others.
Physiology goes into the reason.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the
blood pure. causing healthy action Of
the mucous membrane and giving
and functions. R 9 &Y
This great medicine RECEIVERS the
system after a cold, as no other does.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Side Lights on History.

Peter Piper had picked the peck of
picked peppers.
I did it," he said. "by apt alterations
artful add
Throwing in a cooked cucumber and an
oblong onion. he shun,ed them all to-
gether and whimsically tried to make a
Polish wrestler out of the combination
Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Experience.

Joynes-I tell you, Singleton, you don't
know the joys and felicities of con-
tented, married life, the happy flight of
years. the long. restful calm Of
Singleton-How long have you been
married?
Joynes-Just a month.-Tit-Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

The newspapers that paid their good
money for Fakir Cooks story of his
alleged discovery of the North Pole are
looking decidedly foolish since the ex-
pose of Captain Loose and Mr.. Dunkle
who fabricated for him the precious
records which he submitted to the
high brows of the University of Copen-
hagen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
LIGHT AND AIRY.
The Novice.

Old Lawyer Ito young partner)-Did
you draw up old Moneybags will?"
Young partner-Yes. sir, and so tight
that all the relatives in the world cannot
break it.
Old Lawyer with some disgust)-The
next time there is a will to be drawn up
I'll do it myself.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
His Self Denial.

When Mr.. D., known to be misery, but
not believed to be a miser, was approach
ed delicately for contribution to the or
gan fund. he shook his head courteously,
but with an air of finalty
Charity" he said. lis a pleasure one
must do without. "-Youth's Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

New York started to sell the fran
chise Of Il street railway that wouldn't
pay its back taxes That brought the
dclinluents to time. Why not try it
on some more of the same class in 9TH
er parts of the country?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Missouri is advertising through an
immigration bureau,-just as If those
cob pipes weren't enough. Ter million
men bless the Lord for Missouri every
time they light their pipes and settle
back to enjoy half hour of unalloyed
bliss,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Won't 1t Be Awful.
New York Telegram)

(NeW York TeIegfamJ.
Suppose when woman gets the bal
lot she'll put man in the ballet Just
think of it. A ballet with whiskers
being ogled by a front row of bald
headed suffragettes wearing monocles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Now if Harvard can only get some
will make it felony to cross it's goal
lire, the monotony of Yale victories
may be broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Watson's serpent tongue poem does
not increase the worlds respect for
Watson. but few are sorry that it was
written. The circumstances warranted
rough treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

One of those Nobel peace prizes might
be given to Capt Loose with perfect
prcpriety. He has stopped the Cook
Peary controversy and peace again
reianS in American homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Daily kenpebee Journal
ESTABLISHED 1875

No notice whatever will b taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held responsl.
Bile for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications rsIatin0
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

intelligent strcet-car management
should not depend upon animal
heat of the passengers to warm the
vehicles hiCago News.
Oh, that's all right in Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Boston says an air of mystery sur
rounds the Holy Ghosters and their
yacht, the Coronet. Portland discover
ed that long ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Good Practice.
New York PreSS)

(New York Press).
Even when a woman is talking to a
man over the telephone she takes a
graceful pose SO he can admire her
figure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
A ConsoIinu Ihouoht.

Howell-Did your town go dry at the
election?
Powell-Yes; but we have drug stores
enough to keep it fairly moist.-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Has Other interests.

Kansas City Times).
John D. shows no interest in the
scheme to drain Holland. He wants
to finish draining this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Where Pittsburg Gets Chance to Grow.
Va Shington POSt).

Before long, perhaps, the Peers will
be able to give their undivided atten-
ton to chorus girls and American
leirnSSeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Fits the Case.

VDtCIOII
Dr. Cooks priceless records have
reached Copenhagen. And the respon-
sibility shifts from the dog in the
manger to the Great Dane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

An American consul has reported
that his post should be abolished as it
appears unnecessary. Perhaps he's got
religion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

georgia has schools for her mountain
boys and there are also some coeduca-
tlonai institutions in the hills. Now a
school is soon to be established at Blue
Ridge which will be for girls alone and
one man has given $1,000 toward it's
support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

News dispatches state that tie nat
mal gas pressure in Kansas is low
The politicians are all in Washington
seeking jobs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

1t is dull day when Congress
doesn't receive bill calculated to cure
all the ills of the nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Always Lose.
TJ'OrOntO Starr

One thing seems pretty sure about
the present struggle in England, and
that is that the peers lose whether
they win or lose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

The $40, 900. 600 ice trust will feel worse
over paying its lawyers than it will
over that 81. 900 fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

John Drcw's mishap warns the pub
lie mat all actors are not obliged to
count ties"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

The paragrapher are working the
Congressional Record overtime. Why
not let sleeping dogs lie?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Respect for the King of Sweden in
ere asses every day, He knows what it
is to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Murphy has been to see Gaynor. The
tiger may have to be treated for indi-
gestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Careful search on the part of a small
army of newspaper men has disclosed
one man who still believes in DR.. Cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Maine Gossip
The Wintry Setting.

The worlds stage. as poets past
Have said. And this is likewise sure;
Although it keeps the sef-same cast,
The scenery, just now. is poor.
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Monday, December 10, eoe.

The early shopper has the advantage
of this fine weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

1t isn't fair to be poking fun at the
deferseless Congressional record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

One of the richest beds of feldspar
at Hebron few days ago Men were
blasting for the water works extension
and after heavy explosion, the bot
tom of the cleavage was found to De
rich in the deposit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Asquitr must need votes badly when
he pledges home rule for Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
Editor 5 Table.

The Canvas door is a weird tale of
Sanborn-B. w. Dodge Co., $1.50.
The Canvas door is weird tale OF
the mental disturbances Of married
woman who suspects her husband OF
Indifference toward her If indeed he is
not untrue While the woman is in
highly nervous state from two much
brooding over her fancicd troubles, the
portrait of a family ancestor gives
forth a spirit clothed in yellow. The
spirit, in form of a beautiful woman,
acts as mediator between the wife and
husband, and finally state of do
nestle bliss is restored. Meanwhile the
spirit, who has acted as a companion
to the wife, is the object of ardent wo-
ing on the part of friend of the
family, but just as there promises to
be interesting developments, the spirit
is called back to her place. 1t is, with
al, an interesting little story.
Eusapia Palladino and Her Phenome
na-by Herrward Darlington; Il. w.
Dodge Co $500.
This is a work calculated to enShrOud
PalladinOs work in greater mystery
than ever. Darlington has every APP
pearance of having faith in his subject
and let's no opportunity pass to inten-
sify the ineXplicable atmosphere which
is so valuable in a work such as that
in which Palladino is engaged.
Darlington gives biography of the
Neapolitan and discusses the various
experiments and discusses the theories
advanced to explain what he terms
1.-The phenomena" and in the concluding
chapter treats the matter from bio
logical and psychological VieWpoint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

One of the richest beds of feldspar
ever found in Maine was discovere1
at Hebron few days ago. Men were
blasting for the water works extension
and after heavy explosion, the bot
tom of the cleavage was found to De
rich in the deposit.
Fifty-six years ago in the town of
kingfield there was a double wedding
A few days ago Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
H. Simmons, one of the couples enter
tanned the other couple, Mr.. and Mrs
Loren Pullen at dinner. Mrs. Sim
mons is sister of Mr.. Pullen. All
four are in good health and Mr.. Sim
mons who is Sc years old is the oldest
person in Kingfield.
Mrs Susan Barry of South Portland
is nearly 80 years old and is as smart
as she was 40 years ago. During the
past summer Mrs. Barry planted a
garden, took the entire care of it and
harvested a goodly lot of vegetables
which she has in her cellar for use
this winter.
There was tinge of romance in the
wedding of Miss Alice May Rounds
and Charles Edmundson Somers at
Baldwin recently. The ceremony was
performed in the early forenoon in a
quaint log cabin on the home farm
The cabin was decorated with red ber-
ries and fir and a rousing fire N the
fireplace made things CHEEKY The
young couple first met on a hunting
trip in the Maine woods two years
ago. cts
Maine people in general, and Show
hogan folks in particular, are follow
ing the voyage Of the non-magnetic
survey yacht Carnegie, with interest.
as a Skowhegan boy. Dwight F. Smith
is on board. Mr.. Smith is chief en-
gineer and magnetic observer and the
latest report is that he passed
Thanksgiving at Madeira and all were
we'll on board.
Norway Grange was organized in
1874 and of the % charter members
only five are now living. Two were
in attendance at the recent dedicatio /
of the new grange hall, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. w. RyersOn, and Mr.. Ryerson gave
a history of the order. The other
members are Charles Milett. E. B.
Tubbs and Mrs. Robert Moore. One
of the pleasing events of the day was
the presence of Mrs. Mary Ann Need
a -hn ey n OF
tend the meeting
George S. Edmunds of Watervile
has some Indian relics of which he is
very choice. Mr. Edmunds was in
charge of a crew of men digging post
holes when two objects made of Stint
were discovered. One of the articles
was a piece of stone about six inches
long and turned and sharpened at the
end, resembling gOuge or chlsel.
The other seemed to be the bowl of a
pipe. Many relics and old pieces OF
money are in possession of the resi-
dents of the vicinity, having been un-
Iearthed by workmen.
| The last will and testament of w. e.
Cloii vi OIL SoliSlltlu ItCCliliy lilCd
in Alfred. is one of the brefest on
| record. Just 20 words, exclusive of
signatures, We're used to dispose Of his
property. copy of the will is given
below:
| Saturday. September Is. 1909.
This is my Last Will and Tesla
ment:
| Il hereby give and bequeath all my
real and personal property to my
wife. Helen M. Cram.
Witness,
| w. E. Cram,
| Ella M. Tuttle,
| Frank futile,
| J. F. Wentworth
| Lewiston women were treated to
some rare views at the Sixth street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13
J. F. Wentworth"

Lewiston women were treated to
some rare views at the Sixth street
Congregational church fair In the old
Curiosity Shop some old articles
were shown. The hostess Of the af-
ternoon. Mrs. H. P. Pulsifer wore a
gown of olden time and her apron was
$50 years old. Other exhibits were a
sword of the Revolutionary War times.
owned in the family Of H. W. Everett,
a pewter platter of the same period,
owned by Mrs. H. C. Day, which was
hidden in the cellar of house to
avoid having it taken and made into
bullets. mustard pot of 200 years
ago, two sperm oil lamps and Paul
Revere" lantern, fine black lace veil,
a bonnet, hood. picture presented to
a man in 1877, several samples of
cloths, pewter coffee-pot. a pair of
old slippers and teapot owned in the
family of Mrs. Geo. R. Belts, which
has passed through four generations.
b Mrs. Lizzie Tarr of Brunswick is a
very busy woman, in 80 days she made
more than $500 doughnuts. She also
fed and cared for Is children as well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-13

Mrs. Susan Barry Of South Portland
is nearly 80 years old and is as smart
as she was 40 years ago. During the
past summer Mrs. Barry planted a
garden, took the entire care of it and
harvested a goodly lot of vegetables
which she has in her cellar for use
this winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-06
MANAGER McALEER TALKS.
Clever Leader Hasn't Heard Any
thing About Being Ousted.

Jimmy McAleer has been the target for
ST. Louis knockers all season. He is
wearing coat of substantial armor and
fails to show any scars from the bonn
bardment. AS McAleer did yeoman serv-
ice for the st. Louis club when the Mound
city broke into the American League,
and as he and Bob Hedges are real close
friends, there is hardly a chance that
he will be deposed in favor of Jack O'Con-
nor
McAleer thinks the National Leagues
scneme of playing off postponed games is
much better than the rule in force in his
organization. According to the Ameri-
can League constitution" says Jim, I'VE
should have played six games in three
days in New York. I wired Ban john
son and asked him if he did not think
it was rubbing 1t in little to make us
work that strenuously. especially as at
this time we have only four pitchers who
has any more boXmen who are fit. either.
1.-The arbitrary playing off of postponed
games is mistake. and I wish we could
have the National Leagues rule of max
ing it allowable to play off a contest
called off on account of rain or from
other cause during the first series. l
wouldn't be surprised to see the American
League adopt the rule the National
League now has in force, Of allowing
postponed games to be played off In the
first series, if necessary, and of making
the home manager set the date within
twentyfour hours of the postponement.
"Rhody Wallace will not be able to
play in this series. He is suffering from
malarial fever, and it will be some time
before he is able to resume his place in
our lineup. We miss him a lot. He's
one of the greatest players in the bust
ness. even If he has been fourteen or
fifteen years in fast company
McAleer says that this may be his last
year in base ball, and then again it may
not. Il haven't heard anything from Bob
Hedges regarding my dismissal says
Jim. IF l am to be supplanted by Jack
O'Connor it's news to me. Jack is a
brainy ball player, and If he is to pilot
the Brownies hereafter l wish him luck
Apparently st. Louis newspaper men
know more about my team and how to
run 1t than l do. If the roasts on me
in the Mound city prints were pasted to-
gether they would reach from New York
to Philadelphia. ST. Louis scribes have
gone Bresnahan-mad, and I don't blame
them. Roger has done wonders with his
Cardinals. and l am glad Of it. st. Louis
is a National League city. anyhow. and
certain persons there have never forgiven
me because l took a lot Of players away
from the RobisonS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-06
UMPIRE O'BRIEN
AND PLAYERS FIGHT

MONTGOMERY. Ala. August 6.-At
the close of the base ball game yesterday
afternoon a fight occurred between Man
ager Greminger of the Montgomery team
and Umpire O'Brien. Greminger resented
a remark made to him during the game
oy the umpire and the men clinched in
the ticket office. Montgomery players
attempted to get In the fight, but were
kept back by Treasurer Stickney of the
local association. When the men were
separated .o'Brien was hurried away from
the park in the buggy Of Police Chief
Exler. No arrests were made.
The fight was resumed in a downtown
hotel last night, when Pitcher JUL of
the Montgomery team and Umpire
O'Brien met Several blows were passed
and O'Brien was arrested. He was sent
to police headquarters, where he gave
bond The bitter feeling grew out of
decisions by the umpire in yesterday
game which caused much wrangling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-06
FANS RAVE BECAUSE
WAGNER is OUT

PITTSBrRG August 6.-There Is bit
terness in base ball in Pittsburg over
events Of the last few days, when the
Pittsburg team has dropped from what
seemed to be a safe lead in the pennant
race to within a few points of Chicago.
The injury to Wagner. be 1t real or fam
cied has certainly cut a great figure in
Pittsburg's pennant chances within the
past few days, for three of the four
games played without him have been de-
feats. and the one victory came when
the opposing pitcher gave ten bases on
balls.
1t is not known when Wagner will be
back in the game. Perhaps he will be
put in by Clarke today. perhaps not.
One thing that makes the Pittsburg fans
angry is the knowledge that Wagner
could have been put in the game some
days since he has been needed. Wagner
has been on hand. ready and anxious
apparently to get into the game again,
but the manager of the Pittsburgs has
refused to permit him to enter the game.
fearing. he says. that he may not be
entirely recovered and that his injury
might recur at any time when his serv-
ices would be more valuable than the
present time.
In short the manager of the Pittsburg
team stands accused of having been over
confident of beating Brooklyn all the
way and weakening his team by keeping
the big fellow out to recover from a
stitch in his side. The Pittsburg team
is demoralized through the absence of
Wagner There is no other side to this.
as it has been seen that 1t Is play
ing like second division people since he
has been out of the game. The only
member of the team who appears to
have been playing base ball is Abbat-
ticchio. who is playing short in place of
the Dutchman. The play of ABBY" has
been wonderful. and this. too has partly
upheld Clarke in his determination to let
Wagner rest up further.
There are many sorts Of rumors afloat
the more absurd being that Wagner is
being kept out of the game to save his
batting average. which was suffering for
some time before he left the game