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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

The Passamaquoddy Indian who
bought bears paws and noses at a fur
shop in New Brunswick, struggled
them across the line and collected the
bounty on them, came to the same sad
end as did the Indians who manu-
featured seals noses a few years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

We are promised another insurance
scandal Well, if it only increases the
American population at Paris. we have
no objections. There are several men
connected with the business who are
fitted by temperament and practices to
join James Hazen Hyde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Congress has enough before it all
ready to keep the members from going
to sleep. 1t has not only been a lively
session thus far, but there is every in
dication that it will be even more
strenuous before the final adjourn
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
OF Course.

Flsie-So Madge married that old
millionaire. | suppose there was
good deal of throwing at the wedding
Eethel-Oh, yes: rice. old shoes and
nsinuations-BOSton Transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Not What He Expected,

Had a great surprise today
How was that"
My son pointed out the famous
football coach to me-"
What surprised you in him."
why. it was a man. / always
thought it was an ambulance Den
Yer News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
May Have Several Chances.

(St Louis GlObe-DemOcrat)
Colonel Roosevelt will have time to
cool off before he gets back to America
unless something elsehappens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Might Have Learned Something.


West Point students who are in
trouble because of hazing evidently
belong to that class OF people who do
not read the neWSpapers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

He-I dreamed about you last night.
She-Oh. you did. did you? Well,
YOU must remember that dreams go by
contraries.
He-That suits me to a dot.
dreamed that l proposed to you and
you rejected me.-SomerVille Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Cheating Father Time.

so" remarked gentleman VINO
was calling on fascinating widow.
you are mama's little man.?
Not when they's gentlemen calling
answered the widows young hopeful.
Then I'm mama's baby boy. '-Birm-
ingham Age Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

As the time for the real fight APP
proaches the insurgents are more than
ever convinced that it is all a mis-
toll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Walter Lonsdale has admitted that
ployer If Cook is where he can read
the newspapers he must be" having
some uncomfortable moments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
An Absolutely Honest Man.

rs he a man to be trusted?"
Absolutely. You may even have a
cigar exposed in your vest pocket and
he won't reach over and grab it,
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

a Wyoming Negro has been noml-
mated for West Point and stands high
est In both the physical and mental
tests. He ought to have fair chance
to make good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
LIGHT AND AIRY.
What She Wanted.

johns j Ohm whispered Mrs Gdse-
lev. nudging her husband.
What is it," he sleepily asked.
There's burglar in the house.
What do you want to do-get up
and run the risk of being killed?
No; but if you find in the morning
that somebody has gone through your
pockets don't blame me. -Chlcdso
Record Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Nothinu Dc:nu.

who are you?" asked st. Peter.
Il am Horatus.''
"Well?"
"The man that held the bridge, you
know
Have your proofs and all your data
been approved at Copenhagen?"-
Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Still they hunt for Cook. The
magnitude of his fake would FURNISH
hirry with an income if he would but
ten the magazines how he did 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Mayor Gaynor has 'em all guessing.
II NAV be that he will be able to pur-
sue his present program throughout
his four years in office. but it seems
too good to be true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Louis Paulhan. the French aviator,
must have felt somewhat like the
popular groom at a wedding, when
his friends offered their strenuous
congratulations on his wonderful work
with his aerop!ane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Maurice Egan, the American minis
ter to Denmark exhibited the highest
grade of diplomacy in his treatment OF
the situation at the Danish American
dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

With the English elections half over
the politicians proceed to inform the
world that all parties have won. HUI
man nature Is the same the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Perhaps the income tax amendment
to the constitution would have Jared
better If the Democrats had not rati-
fled it in caucus. 1t is subtle meth
cd of defeating it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
In at the Wind-Up.

Gabriel was about to blow his trum-
pet.
stop" uttered commanding
voice.
What for?' demanded Gabriel.
"Who are you?"
Il am G. Bernard Shaw" responded
the voice. II merely wish to protest
against your following the absurd Gus
tom of playing The Star-Spangled
Banner on such occasions as this. You
can go ahead ow.'-Cricago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Somebody who has lniment which
will neal the badly strained muscles OF
Tho neck ought to get rich in Los
Angeles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
An Old Bachelor.

But why do you put your friend
things in the dining-room?
oh, he is so used to restaurants
that he won't enjoy his dinner unless
he can watch his hat and coat.-Louls-
vile Courier Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Finds Teddy's Off the Job.

(DetfOlC JOurIdl.)
Well, even Mr.. Clifford PinchOt got
some definite, first hand information
as to who is President of the United
States.
will result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

South Portland and the Cape Eliza
beth shore resorts will see more Of
the Coast Artillery Corps in the future
than in the past, as the war depart
ment has ordered them, in common
with the other branches of the service
to march an hour each day. The
spectacle of several hundred soldiers
marching over the Cape roads will be
another attraction for that summer re-
sort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Can Use Him For a Dark Horse.

charleston News and Courier)
Perhaps Mr. Watterson might be
able to induce Mr. Pinchot to run for
President on the Democratic ticket in
1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
The Natural Question.

fessor favors a revision Of the Ten
Commandments.
Ultimate Consumer-Gee whiz! Up
ward or downward st. Louis Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
A Common Weakness.

Landlady-Yes, | must confess
have weakness for coffee.
Boarder-It must be sympathetic.
The coffee has the same quality
Meggendorfer Blaetter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Friday, January Fl, 1910.
Boost Maine!

King Alphonso Of Spain is doing bet
ter lately, or his press agents have de-
ye!oled some new ideas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Careful Of Others Feelings.

why don't you set the date of our
wedding?"
Because I have other fiances to
consider. "-Pittsburg Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
In Scrapitoria.

reporters and sporting men. the two
noted pugilists were completing the
arrangements for their decis'''" e."
test. lv
''rhere'S one more detail, -.
of the prospective contestants. when
is the fight to take place"
The other pondered "a moment. How
would the year 1924 do?" he asked
finally.
NO." replied his future antagonist.
with a frown. That's too far off-the
public wouldn't stand for it. Better
make it 1919"
"All right" was the answer. I'VE
can easily postpone it, I suppose, if we
care to-
"Of course responded the other
carelesslr.
Then the meeting broke up, and the
reporters hurried away. so that the
extras" might be gotten out prompt
ly.-LippncOtt's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Names religious awakening is
reaching the small towns as well as the
,enters Of population and great good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Yale Wins, ANYWAY.

washington Post)
Forester Graves scores a touchdown
after Pinchot has been fired from the
game. Rah. rah, Yale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

(Philadelpha TeIegraph.)
Speaker Cannon gracefully swallows
his defeat in the House, but insurgents
should remember that one swallow Will
not Danish the winter of their discon-
tent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Stella-Is she economical?
Belia-Very; she will save 10 cents
any time to spend a dollar.-Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Like Real Life.

Connected Bridge Player-Come here
and sit down by me, kittie You can
learn Il good deal by watching my
game.
Kittie Quicktongue-No. thanks !
never could profit by other peoples
miStakeS.-Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Shouldn't Complain.

Il see by the papers," she said. that
$4,000 women in New York city alone
are supporting their husbands"
Yes" he answered. land yet you
kick like a steer when merely ask
You for car fare Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Liable To Start a Revolution There.
(Denver Times.)

VDVIINtT III1IPS.D
If President DiaZ is wise he won't
let Zelaya hang around Mexico long or
he'll be after his job. too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Convinced.

do you think a college education
helps a man i'm business?"
Sure. I've had two college boys
here workin' for me durin' the past
year, and l was afraid to discharge
either one of 'em for fear they'd find
fault with my grammar when | done
it ."-ChicagO Record Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Caribou wants public library and
il the enterprise that has characterized
the growth of that town in the past is
criterion of the present, the town
will get it. AaNA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Nothing New.

I'm little rusty on my Shake
speare. What was the trouble be-
tween the Montagues and the Capu-
letS?"
Same old row. There was love
affair and each family thought it's Off
spring was marrying low."-Pittsburg
Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
Maine Gossip
The Cause.

A meal of cold boiled ham. at night,
| now am forced to feed upon;
Oh, sad and sorry is my plSht,
The annual bargain sales are on:
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
ESTABLISHED 1926

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
HE for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Addre3s all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
ers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Wasn't His Tongue That Was Cut OF
Able To Swallow a Lot.

PinchOt need not consider himself 6
closed incident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Rockland feels sure that she is going
to get that big cement plant. 1t means
an expenditure of 81 100000 and the
permanent employment of about 300
men. Good, Rockland ought to get
it. No city in the State is more de-
serving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

Department Chaplain Rev. John w.
Webster of Newport has announced his
candidacy for department commander
of the G. A. r. for Maine. The an
nouncement is meeting with the APP
prevail of many veterans, and ALREADY
some of the posts have instructed thelr
delegates to cast their votes LOT
Comrade Webster at the next annual
encamDlnent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-21

The wireless station at PASSPORT is
rapidly assuming a businesslike APP
pearance, one of the big masts pelne
in position and firmly anchored by
numerous guys. The second mast is
about completed. The operations OF
the workman who was engaged IN fas-
tening the guys to the top of the tall
pole was watched with keen interest
by all. and few envied him in his eX-
allied position.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-09

the impression that we are warming It.
Logical, when we consider hat when
fever is reaching a dangerous height we
rub the patients body with alcohol to re-
duce his temperature? The important
thing TO do is to get the body Of the
drowned person dry and warm, not wet
and cold, and whisky is undeniably wet,
and It's rapid evaporation makes the body
cold. To pour spirits OF wine or any other
volatile fluid upon the hands OF the most
healthy person will make his hands in
stantly cold. It would be far more sensi-
BILE to rub the rowned body with a piece
OF dry flannel or the bare hand.
And when It comes to childrenl How
many parents expose their children, when
very young. to Infection Of ''children's
ailments" 90 measles. whooping cough,
chicken pox, etc.-with the idea they are
quite likely 10 have these maladies at one
time or another and that II is better and
safer TO have them while young? There
are hundreds OF thousands who do, and
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-09

their complete consumption. AS the brain
worker is seldom physically active the
value Of fish as food for him is due to
what is not contained In the fish.
Don't go into the water until you have
become c~oolerl' is a caution frequently
given intending swimmers and bathers.
kindly cautioners are not quite sure
just what would happen II. when heated,
a person should plunge into the stream or
surf, but it would be something very dread
full, in which they disagree with the Royal
British Humane society, which urges;
Battle when the body is warm, provided
20 time is lost in getting into the water.
Avoid bathing when the body is cooling
after perspiration."
II is when We happen to get control Of
another persons body that we prove most
conclusively what a mass OF misinforma-
ton we have acquired. For instance, when
some one has been drowned, or nearly
drowned, we seize upon the poor, cold body
and rub It vigorously with whisky, under
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-09

Children like Chamboriain's Cough Rem
edy. II Is pleasant to take.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-09

very wise smile knowingly when some one
makes the foolish assertion that one is
taller In the morning than in the evening.
But try It. Between the twenty-four verte-
brae Of the backbone are little disks Of
cartilage, and these in the course OF the
day are considerably compressed by the
weight Of the body, expanding again when
the body is In a position. In the
case Of a heavy man OF good average
height the difference in his height at
morning and evening is usually about half
an inch.
How many times have we been solemnly
informed that fish Is a brain food?"
There is no foundation whatever for the
belief that fish contains any particular ele-
ments which adapt them especially as food
for the brain or which support mental
efforts. Tho value Of fish as a food TO
persons engaged in montal labor is found
in the fact that fish do not contain large
quantities OF those materials which demand
much physical exercise or exertion FOR
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-09

meal than b~efore?" 1t would be peculiar,
very. II II were true; but 1t Isn't. If you
eat two pounds Of dinner, you will, imme-
diately thereafter. weigh very nearly two
pounds more than you did Just before, as
any good scales will demonAtrate. The
reason that you would not weigh exactly
two pounds more is that the body is con-
stantly losing weight, whether one is eat
ing or not. by Precipitation and by the
moisture and dioxide gas exhaled from the
lungs. A man OF average weight win lose
about two pounds in q Turkish bath.
Almost every one has more knowledge Of
the scriptures-particularly OF the first two
or three chapters Of Genssis-than OF anat-
omy. and is ready with a quotation to prove
that a woman has one -nore-or, rather,
that a man has one less-rib than a woman.
An examination OF a normal skeleton viii
convince him OF his error. Both men and
women are duly fitted out with twelve
pairs OF ribs.
on the other hand, most OF US who are
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-09

their hands well around on the left side
or on the left breast up toward the Shout
der or course, every one knows that the
heart is on the left side! But il happens
that II Is not. The most muscular mi
the left ventricle, is on the left side OF the
heart and the largest artery. the aorta.
arches over to the left, and the point IS
directed toward the left, and these condi-
lions make the beating OF the heart more
readily felt on the left side: but should we
carefully slice ourselves directly through
the center OF the breastbone a larger por-
ton OF the heart would go out with the
right side than with the left.
We may assume that each OF us belongs
to that more fortunate class which dimes
every day, and We have, therefore. had Ia
the course OF the last ten years. about SeC
dinners Counting out the day We dined
alone on the railway train. we have, then,
heard m the last ten years no less thar
aeO times the remark. Isn't Il peculiar
that a person weighs no more after a hearty
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-09

thousands Of unnecessary deaths result
In the first place, a mild case may give
rise to a serious one, and there as not the
slightest reason 70 assume that the child
must necessarily have the disease at any
time. one attack does not necessarily az
ford protection from another, moreoveFS
and. science and statistics against ancient
erones, the fatalities among children are
almost always greater than among adults.
AS a child grows older the liability OF at
tack dImlnishes rapidly. Sixty per cent
of the deaths from measles occur during
the first two years OF life, 70 per cent dur
ing the first three. and over 80 per cent
among children under s years OF age. With
respect TO fatal cases OF whooping cough,
4O. per cent occur under 1 year. IS per cent
under 2 years and 80 per cent under ;
years.-New York Times. a
Children like Chamboriain's Cough Rem
40 II IN nleaaanf 10 take
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-09
COMMON BELIEF KNOCKED OUT
Authorities Doing 20 the Death Many
OF Our Cherished he
Iiefs. 3

II we start an inquiry along any partleu-
lar line We very soon discover that our
authorities are uprooting and utterly doing
TO death some OF our most fond little be-
liefs; we find not only that we have been
negatively In the wrong through lack OF
any information, but that we have been
positively, and often assertively, wrong.
having taken our tand on what develops
to be absolutely mipipformation, This holds
true with reference 20 all things both ami
mate and inanImate, but IN no line is II
more striking than with regard 10 ourselves,
our bodies, our senses, our foods and our
diseases.
Meet ten averagely well-informed persons
and ask each 60 locate his heart AZ least
nine, and probably AL Of them. will place
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-30
$3.5O Recipe Cures Weak Men---free
Send Name and Address To- day-You Can Have It Free and Be Strong and
 Vigorous

I have in my possession a prescrip- ton for nervous debility, lack of wig or, weakened manhooL failing mem ory and lame back. brought on by ex- cesses, unnatural drains, or the follies of youth, that has cured so many worn and nervous men right in their own homes-without any additional help or medicine-that I think every man who wishes to regain his manly power and virility, quickly and quiet ly, should have a copy. So I have determined to send a copy of the pre- scription free of charge, in a plain, ordinary sealed envelope to any man who will write me for it.
 This prescription comes from a phy- sician who has made a special study of men and I am convinced it is the surest-acting combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vigor fail- Gure ever put together.
 think I owe it to my fellow man to send them copy in confidence so and discouraged with repeated failures may stop drugging himself with harm full patent medicines, secure what believe is the understanding restora- tive, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever devised, and so cure him. self at home quietly and quickly. Just drop mea line like this: Dr. A. B. Robinson, 4125 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich, and I will send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain ordin- ary envelope free of charge. A great many doctors would charge $500 to $500 for merely writing out a pre- scrfption like this-but I send it en- tirely free.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-30
REGISTRARS NOTICE.

The Registrars of Voters will be in session at their office, room g, City Hall, State street, from Friday. Au- gust 9th to Saturday, August 18th, in elusive, Sunday excepted from 12 o'clock noon, until o'clock in the evening for the purpose of enrolling those electors who may desire to participate in the primaries to be held after August, 1910.
 '-4 The Registrars will retain the names of those electors heretofore appearing on the primary list, unless requested to transfer or erase same.
 JAMES H. ROONEY,
 WILLIAM LOUNSBURY,
 General Registrars of Voters. P 25 *
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-30
INFLAMMATORY RHEUMATISM
 CURED IN 8 DAYS

Morton l.. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind, says: My wife had Infiammatory
 Rheumatism in every muscle and joint: her suffering was terrible and her body and face were swollen almost beyond reeognition: had been in bed for six weeks and had eight physi- clans, but received no benefit until she tried Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. It gave immediate re- lief and she was able to walk about in three days. I am sure it saved her life" Sold by Curtis Pharmacy. Drug gist. 1149 Main St. G2"6tf.