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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
GLEANINGS AND GOSSIP.

Robert Wynnc, the former United
States cOnsul-general in London. in
tends to resume newspaper work in the
British capital. Before Mr.. Wynnc be-
came acknowledgement of the United
States he had long and brilliant ca
reer, being also president of the Grid
iron club at Washington. He is init
mately acquainted at first hand with
London and its celebrities.
Japanese turkey" on the bill of fare
of high grade Cincinnati clubhouse
attracted the attention of the game
warden. 4 raid on a cold storage
warehouse brought to light 924 quail,
consigned to a leading cafe of the city.
The birds We're killed in Kentucky and
shipped to Ohio. in violation OF the
game laws of both states. Under the
laws of Ohio it is asserted. a maximum
fine of $92,400 is possible, and the min
imum fine may be $4,000.
What is known as the old Spy oak
stands close to the intersection of
Westchester, Hobart and Morris Park
avenues, in the Bronx. 1t is a tree of
fine appearance having diameter of
five feet at distance of five feet
oboNt liIt Si'uil'' iitI' - no ttllllltt
history of the old monarch. but tradi-
ton has it that it was the tree from
which the spies We're hanged during
the Revolutionary war. Efforts are
being made to preserve it.-New York
Press St1iME
Alderman Henry Smith of London,
ir 1647 left by will $4,000 for the relief
of captives held by Turkish pirates
and $4,000 for his poor kinsmen. AS
the succor Of the Turkish prisoners be-
came imperative with the lapse of
time an act was passed in 1772 divert
ing all the money to the poor kinsmen,
who in 1868 were 412. The chancery
court. in 1877. stepped in with an order
applying all the funds to general char
liable purposes, but this decision was
reversed on appeal and the poor
Smiths" were left for the time in the
enjoyment of their inheritance, which
in 1SS9-such is the growth of money
was reckoned to be worth about $50
600 year.
An eminent authority has recently
contradicted some widely accepted
opinions on the subject of spectacles.
For instance, he found as the result
of an examination of historical data,
that to the Egyptians, the Greehs,
and the Romans glasses were I'M
known. This is in contravention of the
common statement that Nero used
glasses to correct his near-sighted-
ness. Spectacles, we are now told.
were invented by two Italians, Arm
anti and Spina, at the end of the 18th
century. At first only convex lenses
were used, but after about two CEN
turtles concave ones were employed.
Thomas Young discovered the use of
cylindrical lenses in 1901. and the as
tronomer Airy applied them for the
correction of astigmatism in 1927.
Bifocal spectacles were invented and
first used by Benjamin Franklin in
17S5-Harper's Weekly
isfied TO travel ten miles an hour"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
we have lost one half our sheep sine

we have lost one half our sheep since
1891. Continuing he says
If proportionately to the area
there were as many sheep IN view
england as there are in the Unlteu
Kingdom. instead of 64O,9oo we
should now have 15,00O,OOO sheep
grazing on our northern NILS
What this would mean in the way
of advantage to American HAM
featuring, the Improvement Vi INC
land, ard direct and indirect pehe-
fits to New England agriculture
you can readily grasp.
L am very sure that all American
wool manufacturers Will hedr'iiy
cooperate with you ana your oe
partment in any effort to increase
the number of sheep not only IN
New England but throughout tue
country. Nobody desires to send
good American money abroad 1of
wool if that wool can be procured
at home
II Looks as if Mr.. Wood had found
subject of more than passing interes
in Maine. If the market is really cry
ing ont for Maine wool, why can't W.
give it to them:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
TO THE PUBLIC.

I desire to say that when I took the
agency for ZEMO, it was after thor
ough investigation as to the merit and
curative properties of this remedy for
eczema. pimples and dandruff. l frankly
admit, ZEMO has far exceeded by eXpec-
pleased to state that I shall continue the
agency as ZEMO gives the best salts
faction of any similar remedy have ever
sold. My customers like ZEMO because
it is a clean, vegetable liquid for external
use. Zemo cures by drawing to the sur
face of the skin and destroying the germ
life that causes the disease, leaving the
skin clean and healthy. 1t does not soil
the clothing or linens and can be- used
freely on infants.
We will give a booklet on skin diseases
and explain to any person how they can
| be cured at home of any form of skin or
scalp disease by this clean, scientific pre-
.paration. Frank P. Burns, Druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Ambitious.

Freddy-Papa, may I study elocu'
ton?
Proud Father-Indeed you may. my
son. You desire to be come great
orator, do you?
Freddy-Yes, that's it.
Proud Fathcr-And some day make
the whole world ring with your elo-
qucnce:
Freddy shouldn't care for that.
want ito be an after-dinner speaker.
Proud Father-Ah. you are ambi-
tious for social distinction. are you?
Freddy-No. ] want the dinner
Chicago Record Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
LIGHT AND AIRY.

YES" said the lady with the artifi-
cial violets and the lorgnette, II gave
my little girl life-size doll. I think
the dear little girls have an instinct for
moth"ring something, and even in their
childhood this trait is fostered and en-
courased by their make-believe with
their dollies, don't you""
"Oh, yes, indeed" gushes the lady
with the dachshund. And have you
found the doll to have a good effect on
your little daughter?'
Wonderful. She got me to hire a
nurse for it the first day she owned it,
Chicago Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The Englishman who is worrying he
cause American boys are becoming
feminized by contact with young ladies'
In co-educational Institutions. never
played against football team from
one of those institutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The Japs are accused of slaughterinr
million birds a year in the Hawaiian
bird reservation. Before all the blame
is put nm the Japs, however. It'll well
to consider that they find an excellent
markcts fcr' the skins and blumage
IL New York Ecity, II, u. S. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Anna Gould. the Princess de Sagan
Is facing the claims of 100 creditors
whose aggregate bills amount to Sc
0OO,0 She must have cut a fairly
wide swath over there during the first
four years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Nj, Short Weiqht Allowed.

(Rjchmond Times-Dispatcho
It is announced that David Lloyd
ceorse will visit the United States this
s,,romer collector of the Port Loeb
will kindly quote his best customs
rates on confscatory budgets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Edward FaHson Weston has started
on mis- famous journey away from Cal
ifornia and there are lot of homesicll
folks out there who would start back
with him. If they had the courage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The American merchant fleet was
increased during January by "a YES
sells. 66 of them being of wood and
eight of steel. OF this number, IS
were for Atlantic and the Gulf, % for
the Great Lakes, eight for the Pacific
and two OF Western river service The
largest vessel built during the month
was the A. A. Augustus, for Great
Lake service, being $3.50 gross tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
A Little Social Affair.

\ costor girl Went into a public dis
pensarv with ner right arm bruised
and bleeding. AS the surgeon applied
the necessary remedies he asked: Dog
bit you?"
No, sir" the patient replied: AN
other loidy." illustrated Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The Lewiston Sun hcwls free trade"
and "humtug" Just because we said
something nice about the importations
under the free list. We feel properly
chastened and will never let it happen
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Yale profe sSor is credited with
tho statement that we are on the verge
of another panic. Perhaps he didn't
say IT. but If he did he took il strange
way to get notoriety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Paris finds that the Hood cleansed
some of its pest holes and really did
almost as much good as harm. Quick
work on the part cf the authorities
Will prevent a typhoid epidemic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

A Connecticut man has seen the
phantom airship and can give a fairly
complete description of it. After keep
ing ut of sight several weeks it be-
gins to attract as much attention as
the comet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The large number of big mine dis
vey of available men and emphasizes
the need of larger force, according
to those in charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Champ Clark can put it in his auto
biography that he was once nominated
for president of the United States by
admirers in Enid. Okla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The national House of Representa-
tivcs loses valuable member through
the death of William c. Lowering of
Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

A western sociological expert says
women who paint are no better than
Savayes who paint. The expert is
male an,; evidently doesn't care what
happens tn him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

IL the farmer. the packer the rail-
road and the retailer are all innocent,
1t must be the consumer who is to
blame for the high prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Should Be Named DR.. Cook.

Chicago Record-Herald).
Comet "A19l0' is not expected to ever
again appear to inhabitants of the
earth. In other words, it is expected to
drop as far out of sight as Rudyard
Kipling or Anthony Hope is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The weather man doesn't think much
of the ground hog as a weather proph-
ct but the snoW cane just the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
The Brand.

Irate Cpstoner-See here. That
student lamp you sold me week ago
is no good. 1t won't work.
neaier-Beg pardon. sir. | ought to
have told YOU it was a college student
Ianp-"Puck."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
As He Had Found,

"'There seems to be an epidemic Of
colds just now"
and also an epidemic of cures for
m."-Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Winter in the Desert.

Ahou Ben Adhem explained.
Il have the snow promptly shoveled
from the sidewalk in front of my va
cant property" he boosted.
Herewith the angel fell over him
self to write the name fir5t.--New York
Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Again we are warned that de-
cisive battle is imminent in Nicaragua.
Funny the battles don't get beyond
that stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

John l.. SuIlivans memoirs will CO.
incide with those of Mr.. Jack Johnson
in ore particular, if Jeffries does his
share.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Food for Thought Here.

(New York WORLDLY
Andrew d. Whites theory that it is
safer TO kill a man in New York than
a deer admits of proof from the recent
record of crime in Manhattan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Worse Than a jig Saw Puzzle

CLOS Angeles Times)
Lots of people in America have been
so deeply interested in British politics
that they can almost tell which SIDE
Mr. BalfOur is on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Some newspapers have begun TO
worry about the issues OF tAe l'i-
campaign, already.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

ohio farmers didn't take very kind
~ to that food probe by the state Off
Gals aud called it off by decisive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

There is surely no trouble with JET
fries wind. But perhaps alter all 1t IS
his press agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Statistics show that twO-fifths of the
deaths in New York last year were
caused by violence. shameful record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Why the Excitement?

Mr.. Pugh-Never saw such a crowd
at our church before.
Mrs. Pugh-New minister"
Mr. Pugh-No: it was burnt down
last nigtt.-Tit-Bits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Generally debiIitated for years. Had
sick headaches lacked ambition. was
Ritters made me a we'll woman."-Mrs.
Chas Freitoy, Moosup, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Complex
Doan's Regulets cure bilious attacks. Is
cents at any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Too Much of a Hurry.

"Er-may l call you Miriam. Miss
Montague??' Yes, il You like. Mr..
Tompkins. out my first name is Flor
"-Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Struck the Eighth Variety.

Clemphis News Scimitar)
Millionaire Heinze seems TO be up
against something unquashable ana ne
NAV be the next millionaire TO take
number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Unless something is done to prevent
thedc mine disasters 1910 will be a
black wear in industrial history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

1t must be rather depressing to land
q $4,000 job and then wake up with
$1,000 salary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The weather man says the cold snap
came from Alaska. Wish he'd send 1t
back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
He Didn't Say Oblivion.

Denver Republican,
Governor Hughes says he intends to
retire from public life. Maybe that
means he will accept the Vice Presi-
dency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The women Of Philadelphia are cr-
gapiZing to fight the smoke nuisance
nc, not tobacco smoke. coal smoke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The value of the wireless was demon
strated again Friday. Forty-f1Ve men
owe their lives to 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
TIL. Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta. Maine:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Don't think that piles can't be cured.
Thousands Of obstinate cases have been
cured by Doan's Ointment. so cents at
any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Most Important Question Just Now.
ATLANTA .JOurnall

We see no way left but for the Gov
eminent to arbitrate the Jetfries-
Johnson Richard differences. The bus
mess interests demand it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Farmers. mechanics. railroaders. labor
ers reIy on DR.. Thomas Eclectrc Oil.
Takes the sting out of cuts. burns or
bruises at once Pain cannot stay where
II is uso~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Mrs. Robert McComb Of Garland
has calla lily of which the leaves
are 80 inches in length, and flower
stalk Al inches high from the ground
to the tip of the blossom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Easy.

at what age she asked, do you
consider a woman to be most beauti-
ful?'
at your age" he replied.
But any one might have said it. Her
father had Il million.-Chicago Record
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Tuesday, February 8, 1910.
Boost Maine!

The football experts are using the
prunjng hook on those rules.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Kimball C. Atwood. native of
Buckfield. went down the Manatee riv-
er in Florida and bought wilderness or
bog of palmettoes. and out Of it he has
produced the most wonderful grape
fruit farm in this country. $4,000 trees
are growing on it. The farm contains
go acres. He bought this land in 1896,
cleared it and planted the trees.
Thousands Of dollars We're iudiciously
expended in advertising and the deli
cacy- of the Atwood grape fruit be-
came extensively known. The demand
grew steadily and this year the entire
output of upward of 100000 boxes are
necessary to fill the demand. This
farm has an extended frontage on the
Manatee river which affords excellent
shipping facilities. and his packing
houses are provided on q generous
scale. Mr.. Atwood is a pioneer in the
grape fruit business and has built up
a great enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
Maine Gossip
His Object.

Perhaps Diaz loves Zelaya,
But somehow we can't drag
Our thoughts from the belief that ne
Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08
The Pert Child.

The little girl was acting naughtily
before company. Her mother warned
her sharply.
If YOU do that again I'll smack
you,'' she sale.
mo, you won't" replied the pert
daughter I'll sit down on myself and
thon you can't. '-New York Evening
Sun. 6lxt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

According to the Portland Express
new volunteer wrecking crew has
been organized at Peaks Island for
the purpose of lending aid when any
of the boats along the water front are
in danger. Those who are members of
the new wrecking company are as
follows: Captain Arthur Cooper, pres
ident: Captain Abraham Sterling, sec
rotary: Captain Fred Trott. chief
wrecking master; A. e. Drown, chief
carter: Mr.. Broom, assistant carter;
Captain Harley Bracket, boss of the
roller gang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

The matter of celebrating the cen
tennial of the town of Eliot is one of
the subjects expected to be considered
by the coming annual town meeting
in March. The north parish of Kittery
was set off and incorporated as the
town of Eliot in 1910, the act of incor
poration of this. the 18th town in the
then district of Maine, being signed
by the Governor of Massachusetts on
March of that year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Miss c. l.. Butterfield of North Au-
burn is authority for the following bit
Of Maine history, told her by her sis
term law, Mrs. Louise KnoWlton of
Athol, Mass, formerly of Phillips, Me:
Mrs. Knowlton's grandfather Hobby
was of Scotch descent and belonged
to the Quaker community in Nassal
boro. Me. He was at one time a cred
itor of a certain wealthy business man
of Boston, who was a slave owner.
After much delay in settlement. he
went to Boston and put an attach
ment on one of the negroes and took
him home to Vassalboro. His new
owner built him a cottage and there
the negro lived the rest of his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Melville H. Andrews of Bangor, a
former oxford county boy and one of
owns one of the most valuable violins
in the State. He is also violin ma
ker on his own account and since he
first took up the work as a hobby in
1905. he has completed II instruments.
all but two of them being modelled up
on the famous Nuillanne, which came
into his possession % years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

One of the largest walls in Bangor
since the building of the retaining
wall at the Union station is now under
construction at the new garage build
ing at the corner of Short and Union
streets. This wall meaures four feet
in thickness, at the base is 10 feet high
and 14O feet long on one side and 30
on the Union street front Over 100
tons of cement will be used in its con-
StructiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

On January % Mrs. Martel and son
of Greene while out riding suffered
runaway, both people being thrown
out. the wagon smashed, the horse
going out of sight around a bend in
the road A search for the horse failed
and not until ten days later, did he
put in an appearance. Then a neigh
Dor while out in the woods came
across the animal. nearly famished
and exhausted, but alive. neverthe-
less. The harness was still on the
horse and the thills were still at
tached. The neighbor led the animal
to the Martel farm where it was given
hay and oats and the straw was piled
up in it's stall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

Richard Cook. formerly county COM
just sold what is said by experts to be
the finest pine timber lot in Maine. for
s27 500. The timber stands on so acres
of land in Casco. a mile and a quarter
from Crooked River. and it is estimated
will survey in excess of two million
feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-08

A notable feat in connection with
the storm of last week was performed
by George N. Toward of Revere, who
is commander of William 3. Eaton
Post, G.. A. r.. and over 10 years Of
age Mr.. Toward is inspector of wires
for the Boston & Maine railroad.
during the storm he felt obliged to
make a trip from Fahians TO the foot
Of Mt. Washington, which would take
him seven miles through the noun
tains. The snow was so deep that
there was no way of travelling except
on snow shoes, and these Mr.. Toward
had not had practice with 40 years.
Nevertheless he made the trip sue
cessfuly with a companion whom the
road officials insisted on sending with
him.-Revere (Mass.) Journal.
Dexter Gazette: Mr. Toward is a
former Dexter man, deeply respected
by those who knew him here 40 years
ago.