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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
GLEANINos AND GOSSIP.

The Buffalo Express wants to know
what the barkeeper will understand
when a man says Seidel Of Milv aukee.
He will probably blow off the froth.
Grapes are now packed in Srain in
barrels which are divided in four sec
tions, which allows ventilation and
prevents the grapes from becoming
crushed.
None of the European monarchies
excepting Russia have larger area
than Texas. IShe has $1,000 square
miles more territory than the kaiser
rules over.
The diamond shoals off Cape Halter
as. which are known as the graveyard
of the Atlantic, are to be marked by
| two great fog horns run by electricity
which will warn sailors of their dan
| ger when miles away.
Roller skates appear to be about as
| popular in Switzerland now as ice
skates have been during the past win
| ter months Children are skating
around the streets of some Of the
| Swiss cities just as they do in Wash
ingtOn.
| 1t is said that civil lawyers were
| first allowed in the Roman court )
about 200 b. c. Originally the inter-
probation Of the Roman law was de-
cided by pontiffs of the college Of
| priests and these decisions formed u
body Of unwritten laws.
| A physician, speaking of hccoughs
| says that a swallow of water will Of
ten stop them, hut if not that it can
often be done by pressing two fingers
on the top of and center of the breast
bone between the two cords that run
| up the sides Of the neck.
| The latest thing in the way of a
table dainty appears to be the skin OF
a caterpillar. Most people will pass
| them by without further notice, but
| in Khodesia they are now considered
| quite dainty. They are Drowned to
a crisp in hot fire.
| bankruptcies were born to Mr.. and
| Mrs. David Grant of Novia Scotia Il
year ago, and recently King Edward
| sent them $500 for each child. The
| parents have taken the money. invest
ed it in farm land in the Canadian
| Northwest, and moved out there.
| A nervous looking man walked in
to q grocery store with his baby on
| che arm and a kerosene can on the
| other. placed the can on the counter
and said: sit there a moment, dear
Then, holding the baby up to the daZed
clerk, he added: Fill this thing up
| with kerosene"
| The holes commonly seen in fields
ard generally called snake-holes by
| the uninitiated are not snake-holes at
| all, but are made by field mice.
| shrews and moles. 1t is very seldom
| that snake takes refuge in them
and few snakes actually dig holes
! Some burrow in the soft ground. how
| ever
| Massachusetts produces agricultural
products annually three times greater
than California, which has nine times
| her area, and AZ: times greater thar
the storied state of Kansas, with l;
| times the area of the old Bay state
And during a period of 40 years, COW
ering the greatest productive perioc
| of the West, Massachusetts averaged
a larger yield Of corn than Illinois
Kansas or Indiana. And this, too. n
what is essentially a MISUNDERSTANDING
state-the most densely populated
save one in the Union.-April Nation
al magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
The Secrets of German Success.

If there is one trait above all others
for which the average German is
noted il is his disposition to do thor
oughly that which he undertakes.
Not many years ago the Germans dis
covered that their future lay in a
broader and fuller development of the
manufacturing industries within the
empire. 1t was also recognized that
any development along these lines
would be severely handicapped by a
lack of raw material near at hand
that is, if the development was sue
cessfully accomplished the element of
labor must be sufficiently valuable to
overcome the obstacle of long trans
portation of raw materials to the fac
tory and Of the finished product from
the factory to the consumer The
Germans began by building up a sys-
tenn of industrial education which
could not fail to disseminate among
'ne artisans OF the empire a thor
ough technical knowledge of the va
rious arts and sciences and trades
The natural result was an era of in.
lVention as we'll as the training of a
large body of highly skilled workmen
The close relation of the industries
and the schools. the application O,
skilled workmanship and the genuin.
interest in the upbuilding of these in.
oustries manifested by the imperia
government enabled the Germans +,
create a labor element second to none
But even this very admirable svsteu
could not enable the German to sue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
In the Gray Years.

When old Age comes to make my eyes
less bright,
To take my arm and lead me down his
ways,
Where dust and ashes soft. of other
days.
Make dull and chill the world-my hair
Snow-white-
Embittered shall / be because the Night
Lies just beyond the gray autumnal
haze?
Shall carmine peoples then have ceased
to blaze?
snail forego all joy, all laughter light
- heart of mine, keep red throughout thy
years!
Life every little sweet each day shall
bring.
fragrance May Fs-t.t ~ - n.
And wistfaul Apriis yearnings. poutings,
s tears? --arrsgrfef "a, 80, -,
shall sing! =
Q heart of mine. oh, turn not. turn no,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

While reports from a number of tho
Southern states indicate that the cot.
ton crop has sustained serious dam
age oE the recent cold snap it is
gratifying to learn that the lannon's
Georgia peach crop was not materially
damaged. A considerable portion NJ
the cotton crop in some sections vii,
have to be replanted. and farmers ar.
finding it difficult to secure a SUNNY n
new seed. Frost damaged the cron,
as far South as the Mississippi delta
Not only was the cotton crop great,
damaged but vegetables of every de
scription were either killed outright O.
greatly injured. While the past win
ter sAASsrs!ne has been unusually mil,
In the North It has been unusually Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
SARGENT AND cARoLUs DURAN.
Cff.Hand Praise Given John Sargent
By Caroius Duran.

The following incident is told by Nine
Mod ieska in the Century. She says:
went often to the studio Of Carolus I nu,
ran where I was posing for life-sized
nortrait II was amusing to see now
very Spanish he tried to. look. He had a
euifar in his studio, and played on II.
humming some Spanish songs, with WIFI
n few moments rest. One morning
tail Young man came in and was intro
d,iced BY NJ Duran as Mr.. John Sar-T-
rgent from Amer-r-r-jca." The young ar
fist had brought with him small can
vas and while Carolus Duran was paint.
ing the chinchilla of my dress. he palnteo
ouran's head. In an hour or SO he mace
d sketch which looked to me IKE III
When he left the ROOM, Carolus Duran
said, siIhn,a1 d,.rtnieRt. hice fgaFuonls.,s
3That fellow has talents5 IL was @. ie0rt
Of offlland praise; at least we thgunhs
a. We wished very much TO meet again
o. sotcon.la u hut he did nj TDf21kR k0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

1t was at Southern Indiana Chau-
tauqua where children over six and
under twelve were expected TO pay
half of the full admission rate.
The lady with the well-grown child
made her appear nee at the turnstile
and presented one ticket
Where's the ii cket for the chlld!
asked the gatekeseper, who could tell
at a glance that the child was at least
six.
I've never had to pay before for her
i didn't pay last year hedged the
mother.
We'll, you know she's a year Older
now than she vas last year. said the
gatekeeper gently.
But she's just six today, insisted
the woman.
THE rules say tina only those under
six can be admitted free" continued
the gateman.
The woman stood still and looked
confused for a few minutes. Then
with vivid flush. size said:
But she amt six till this after
noon'
The child was Observation-Disclosures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
FOR NEW DECORATIONS.
Flower Farmers To Grow Plenty Of
Pink and Purple Flowers.

Pink and mauve. are now the most
fashionable shades in flowers, and the
flower farmers of the Women's Agricul-
tural and Horticultural Union have been
advised to grow plenty of pink and pur-
pie flowers for this years market.
A season or two ago, when yellow
drawing rooms were in vogue, yellows
and rich bronzes were the favorite tints
in flowers A change in furnishing FASH
ions is said to be responsible for the
vogue of pink and purple blooms.
The old world chntZ patterns are be-
ing revived. Chairs are upholstered i'll
flower patterned materials, in which reds,
old roses, heliotropes and puppies softly
blend. Curtains. wall paper and frieZes.
even china and pottery have come under
the same color influence, and it is found
that pink and mauve flowers give bet
ter effect than yellow blooms in such a
York American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.
He Knew.

There is well-known Federal OF
fetal at Washington whose family
stoutly maintain that he is absolutely
color-blind, contention as stoutiy re-
futed by the official himself.
On one occasion at table his wife re-
marked new tie her husband was
wearing. I'm wager you don't know
what color the tie is she teasingiy
suggested.
Its blue" said the husband.
Right! But how on earth did you
know?"
Well" said the husband, with the
same assurance, when l bought II
yesterday l told the clerk that if he
didn't give me blue, I'd throw him out
of the Window."-Harper's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Pie and Etiquette.

Captain Roald Amundsen, Norway's
famous explorer. tells this story about
a national guard encampment last
summer:
"A new volunteer, who had not quite
learned his business, was on sentry
duty, one night, when a friend brought
a pie from the cantcen.
"As he sat on the grass eating pie.
the major sauntered. up in undress
uniform. The sentry, not recognize
ing him. did not salute, and the major
stopped and said:
What's that you have there?'
Pie said the sentry. good natur-
eddy. Apple pie. Have a bite"
THE major frowned.'
do you know who I ann he asked
NO said the sentry, unless you IRE
the majors groom.
The major shook his head.
Guess again. he grOwled
The barber from the village"
No
Maybe'-here the sentry laughed
maybe you're the major himself%
That's right. | am the major
was the stern reply.
THE sentry scrambled to his feet.
Good graciOus!' he exclaimed.
Hold the pie, will you, while present
arms "-Harpers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Maine Gossip
Back to Earth.

Old Jabez Jones he used to say q
He'd not be satisfied
Until he got a boss some day
Whose speed would be his pride.
And when he got the horse he said
He could not rest serene ~
Until he got a car that sped
BY force of gasoline. 22kUA
And when he got his motor car,
Its pleasures all proved vain;
He cried, How small such trifies are
| want an aeroplane""
Alas. How swift ambition flies
And buoyantly uplifts
Till we forget to duly prize
Lies simple natural gifts
The '.rheumatiz'' caught JabeZ Jones
And caused his joints to balk
And now he'd be right glad. he owns.
To get a chance to walk.
Washington Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Vet He Wished Him Well.

Between emotionalism and formal
ism in religion says a Washington
clergyman. there is a golden mean-a
reflection that came to me recently
upon the conclusion Of my remarks to
Il colored congregation in Richmond.
II had invited an aged deacon to Of
fer prayer. 20 Lord prayed he. glib
dis pore br,nlder de eye of de eagle.
dat he spy ONT sin afar off. Glue his
hands to de gospel plough. Tie his
tongue to de line of truf Nail his
yere to de gospel pole. Bow his head
way down bet ween his knees, O Lord,
an fix his knees way down in some
lonesome, dartl. and narrer valley.
where prayer lis much wanted to be
made. 'Noint him wifi de kerosene-ile
of salvashun, am set him on fire!' -
Harper's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Emphasizine His Points.

II think I'll borrow an idea from the
bu, lesoue houses for my society drama
las to how"
Have the basc-drummer whack ms
drum every time an cpigram Is uttered"
= PittsbGrg Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

Good advice seldom is unless you
don't follow it.
man can worry so much about
dHatn that it will become n relief from
life.
somebody in the world has to have
good time: so there are some unmar-
ried people.
The way for a man to gather an
idea he loves a girl to distraction is
not to be able to get her
A woman who expects telegram
from her husband acts about it the
way he does about a stock market
panic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Fits II.

II want n title for a book OF ietter
am getting out" says the pubiisher
TT is the secret correspondence OIL
members of various Scottish clans.
need n title that will be short, but VIII
snpeest immediately the nature OF the
contents of the book.
Easy enough" answers ''e -" !.
who has been taken to lunch'
.CIandestine Correspondence
cagO Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Eliuht Of a Sage.

Solomon was being transported on
his magic carpet.
THE Wright brothers can't clam
any infringement" he chuckied-
Herewith he flew over cloud
New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Unheeded Knocks.

Opportunity mad knocked at dozen
doris without receiving a response.
Il might have Known better than 10
c1ine around in 1910" she sighed.
What difference does the year make?
inquired the friend.
WHY. they all think I'm the census
man."
And tren Opportunity skipped the next
door-Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

a New York burglar who accumu-
lated about 800 by his crimes. has
spent sixteen years in prison at hard
labor. He has doubtless regretted
many times that he did not secure an
honest job. and stick to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

What hope is there for the truly
great painter who puts in Il life OF
pennry only to see Il providcr al
comic supplements die and leave be-
mind him q an estate worth one hun
dred thousand dollars,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
A Vacation.

A certain scientist in the service of
Uncle Sam at Washington is said TO be
Il hard taskmaster to both his official
and his domestic servants.
Being detailed ONCE to accompany a
scientific expedition on an extended
cruise, the scientist is said to have
unbent a. trihe in communicating the
news to his personal attendant.
Henry" said he, how would you
like to go with me around the world?"
DO we go from east to west sir?''
asked the man.
Yes"
And we lose day going that way,
do we not. sir""
We do"
Then, SIR, | should like very much
to go. 1t would give me day off. -
IIarper'S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

II is evident that the Paris chair
man who introduces ex-President
Roosevelt as the greatest voice in
the New World had never heard jeff
Davis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

The enthusiasm with which some
New York gentlemen are speeding the
departure of Governor Hughes to
Washington gives rise to the sus-
picions that they would rather have
him there than at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

New England crops may be Il tritic
late in getting under way but they
have at least escaped the frOStS that
have wrought 50 much damage in the
West and South
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Breathes There?

Breathes there the girl with soul 50 dead
Who never to her beau nath ; sa.d Grand,
II makes one horribly sentimental just
to look at it"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Had Heard Them All.

Father, how many words are therc
| in our language"
Il don't know, son; | have near"
them all lots of times when ! nave
come in late at night. but never
tried to count them. Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

me census enumerators are having
the hardest time with the snobs of
New forks 400. The law will even
tually make them give the information
which common sense would lead them
to give if they had the necessary com.
mon sense
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
ESTABLISHED 1925

Entered at the Augusta Post Office as
second class mail matter.
No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The 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, 1910-04-29
Currency Scheme.

Stella-What is emergency money!
Rella-When you need hat any
money is emergency mone|--He"
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

The more nervous a man is, the less
nerve he has That sounds paradoxi-
cal-but it isn't: for nerve is stamina.
Hoods Sarsparilla gfsles nerve. It
tones the whole, SYSTEM, perfects di-
gestion and assimiiationA and is there
fore the best medicine al nervous per-
son can take. ~ i .,--ss !, W..
. II you get tired easily: mentally or
.phYsically. take Hood's----5R will do WON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Al the Niqht School.

Teacher-"You have heard, ] presume.
of the fourth estate Have you any
idea what it is?"
Shaggy Haired Pupii-"Yes. sir; it's
quarter section of land. "-Chicago Tri-
bune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Hou She Fooled 'Em.

Miss Passe-Last night everybody
went Gown to the theater to see the
actress who was advertised to appear
in her diamond. costume. 4.esrr 80
Mr.. Softly (excitedly)--And did she
really appear in a diamond costume? y
"a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

When woman sues another for
$50. 900 for alienation of her husbands
affections, she is admitting more than
she ever let him discover for himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

New Brunswick citizen has re-
Gently provided himself with tomb
stone and coffin What an atmosphere
Of cheer he must radiate'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

A Dakota man declares that hogs
are high because they are scarce; but
he refrains from telling us where he
got this startling information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Mr.. Bryan can get a cordial invita-
ton to the White House from Mr..
Tart even though he was never able to
secure one from the American people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Rostons milk war is on and un-
fortunately the casualty list will be
made no largely Of dcfenseless in
fnptc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Some of our Democratic exchanges
ir the South and West are apparently
disposed to attribute the recent cold
wave to the new tariff law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Weston is having Il triumphal march
all his own and he is not going to wait
until the 18th of June to finish it.
either
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

New Hampshire made a mistake in
not holding old nome week IN APRIL
when the census men were around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

EortunateJv the cold wave does not
appear TO have impaired the vitality "i
the prune crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

A New York official resigned a S5,0oo
job because it could be filled by any
$500 clerk Wonder if the comet is
to blame for that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Another Way.

why don't you throw away lll' !,
old Junk: 1t is of no use to anyone.
"Rut that would make me lee'
wasteful' ;
"Then give it away, and feel chaf'-
table"-PittSburg Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Just II.

."That child's part fit the clever little
actress like a glove
Yes, so to speak. kid glove''-Balti-
more American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
So Far, So Good.

William II. Crane, the actor. tells of
two impecunious players who, during
a period of enforced liberty" were
compelled to dine at cheap table
dhote restaurants on the East Side
One evening, during each course OF
such a dinner. one of the actors kept
saying:
Honest, Frank, isn't this good
dinner? Isn't it good? Did you ever
eat a better dinner in your life for
thirty-five cents?"
Frank was silent until the end of the
fifth course, when his friend repeated
his formula. Then. with Il commend
able affectatiOn of enthusiasm, Frank
answered.:
"A splendid dinner old man. A
splendid dinner. Let's have another
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Labrador development is coming
sooner than even Dr. Gfehleii pre-
dicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Androscoggin county is installing a
first class heating plant at the coun-
ty jail i'm the interests OF economy.
The plant will include boiler house
and underground coal pocket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Any way the weather bureau can
say Il TOLD you so. IT predlcted the
cold wave. --..r.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

The frost appears Ia have got the
Jump on the pumpkin this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
A Lucky Miss.

Two Englishmen bound West on a
tour stopped over few hours in
Chicago recently, and during the in
terval dropped into one of the vaude-
vile theatres. Shortly after they en-
tered, knife throwing team began
its turn, the man sticking knives in
decorative border around the head and
arms of his feminine partner.
After Il few minutes uneasineSs one
of the Englishmen turned to the other
and said:
Come, let's get out Of this bally
hole"
"Cahn't you wait to see it through p
"Cahn't l wait? | should Sye not
Csc 'adten chawnces, and 'e's missed
'er every time "--Lippincott's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Those delayed billiards came oh
from cold storage a trife too soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
Friday, April 20, 1910.
\ Boost Maine! (
Boost

The financiers have baited that
Steel Common hook again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Rear Admiral w. w. Klmbali, VINO
was horn in Paris, Me-. is now on duty
in Niraraguan waters, though on the
retired list. Such a compliment was
never paid naval officer before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29
ODD FELLOWS HALL,

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at 100 O'Clock.
% ~
L. +. WESTON ~ a.
r. II. BROWN. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

Small nipS sold in Pickering square
in Bangor last week for $27o each
while the Searsport brand sold Tor %
,,iaoo ana ou;ck sales at that More
pigs have been bought inns Seasoi
than for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-29

JEPHThA ENCAMPMENr, NC. Z.
Meetings at 7.3O o'clock every second ana
fourth Tuesday.
FRANK J. HAM, C. p.
g. w. MERRILL, Serbia.