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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
SUNFLOWER PHILOSOPHY.
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There should also he some under
standing about these heavenly harps;
are they to be played at all hours with
the windows open"
The good qualities of a dead man are
always exaggerated so we don't be-
lieve we could stand marrying and liv-
ing with a widow.
Think of the nerve of Dr. Cook in
claiming to have discovered the north
pole when he didn't (But also think
of the nerve Of lots of other peopleD
What has become of the old-fash-
toned farmer who caught the woman
schOolteacher who boarded at his house
ana ashed hcr face in the snow?
The papers are lately making a cru
SADIE against consumption. and they
print 50 much about it that every time
we pick up a paper we think of a con-
Sumptive.
'If old Rockefeller will give me 500
coo" we heard a man say today. Il will
forgive everything" But that would
cause others to jump the old man all
the more vicously.
Ever think of the number of bosses
man has? His preacher. his wife. the
Sheriff. his children. his competitor. his
political boss. his employer. his rival
and his neighbors. When he isn't be-
ing threatened with he'll, he is being
threatened with Jail. or discharge. or
defeat in some other form Women cr-
ter say: "A man can do as he plcases. :"
That's u great joke to US mon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
The BEGINNING Of the End.

1.-THE people of other countries be-
eItae England are watching the English
iAlitical situation very closely. for it
isgenerally understood that that doun-
try is facing a crisis in its affairs
pithout parallel in this century. II the
English .1!et4 party wins , the con- on,
ing elections. and it is conceded that
it has a fighting chance to do so. the
end of the power of the Lords is as
sured. The Liberals. however. are
viewing with some apprehension the
activities of the Labor party.
The Labor party of Great Britain
joins hands with the Liberals in many
things whenever it is successful in
'electing a member of Parliament 1t
has the effect in the elections. how
ever, of dividing the labor vote. thus
giving the Conservatives an oppor-
tunity to win where the Liberal ele-
ment as whole is i'm the majority.
1t had been thought that in the pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
Landing the Marines.

Now there will be something doing
In Zelayas troubled land:
Now that Uncle Sam means business
He'll be given to understand.
And in Nicaragua's borders
There will be some hot old scenes.
For the time of bluff is over
When they've landed the marines
Uncle Sam is very patient,
For he knows he's big and strong
tbs in sorrow more than anger.
Little nations he sees go wrong:
But he won't stand things forever,
Though to mercy's side he leans;
But it's Justice that gets busy
When he starts to land marines
These despots. by self judging.
Take a warning for n bluff:
Now It's getting quite apparent
That the warnings not enough.
So It's strictly hard fact business
Which Uncle Sam now means:
For he's clearing decks for action
When he's landing the marines.
Baltimore American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

tinguished from the Liberals. would
refrain from nominating candidates IN
order that the Liberal victory might be
made certain This hope has been
abandoned since, the announcement
that the Parliamentary Labor party
would withdraw their Labor candi-
dates only in hopeless cases in order
that the money might be used to bet
ter advantage in other places. Thls
division of forces may not result dis
astrously, in fact it is hardly thought
that enough Conservatives can slip
into Office in districts where the tight
is close to offset the large number of
Liberals or Labor candidates who will
be elected in their places.
The Liberal party, considering itself
so close to victory. has lined a policy
which provides for the reintroduction
of the Lord Lloyd George Budget, and
it's passage. The Lords VIII not turn
it down again. That much is certain
The Commons will then pass bill
eliminating the Lords from financial
legislation which has been approved
by the lower chamber. bill which
provides for the passage of any meas
ure, not financial. which has been
passed by the Commons and rejected
by the Lords. again passed by the
lower branch and again rejected by
the Lords and finally for the third time
passed by the Commons after an IN
tervening election. is to become a law
without permitting the Lords to again
pass upon it. This is in effect
referendum, but the result will be the
destruction of the veto power or the
Lords 1t is next proposed to reduce
the membership of the upper house to
seats in that body by fortune of in
heritance The House OF Lords even
tuallv will be composed of few men,
bers who will sit for life and the rest
will be members who have been ele-
waited from the Commons, and who
will sit for two sessions.
The titles which attach to the MEM
bers will remain, but in the case of
peers by right of their government Of
flee. their titles will die with them"
as at present. In the case of the other
Lords. they too will be life Lords only
and though their titles descend to
their sons, the latter will not sit in the
upper branch.
In case the Lords who are at pres
ent Conservative, decline to accept this
program, the Liberal majority in the
King to create enough Liberal peers
to give them a majority in the House
of Lords. This the King will do, for
there is d feeling that an attempt to
refuse such d request would bring dis
astrous results and probably request
that the King step down. This whole
program which has recently been out
lined by Charles =. Stewart, a news
paper man of some note, preSageS the
falling of British nobility. The titles
which remain to the hereditary Lords
will be but empty honors, for they will
carry no privileges nor the right to
participate in the nations Legislative
councils other than as private citizens.
OF course if the Liberals lose the cleo
ton, the program will be laid aside for
future use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

After being alone in his dory for IS
hours and exposed to a freezing tenn
perature Calvin White. a South Port
land fisherman, arrived in Portland
harbor Tuesday after being picked up
by schooners. While attending his
travis off Cape Elizabeth ne lost an oar
and was unable to reach the schooner
Crusader from which he was fishing
Beyond frost bites he will suffer no ill
effects from the experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
Wei! Fitted.

THAT physician who. has just been
made magistrate is inexperienced in
police matters"
That makes no difference. He is
an eye and ear Specialist, isn't hc?'
whats that got to do with it,
He ought to know how to give
man a hearing '-Baltimore American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
Wisdom indicated.

"Why are you so strong in your ad
miration of the wisdom of the plain
peoplc?''
BECAUSE" answered Senator SOrg
hum, the plain people have kept me
in office for the past twenty years. =
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
Side Lights on History.

Julius Caesar had just organized the
triumvirate.
This is something like it." he said.
"A decemvirate is 50 jejune."
1t was the recollection of this atroc-
ity that finally nerved the avenging
arm Of Brutus. --Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Are Afraid He Miuht.

Chicago Record
Tolstoi's publisher is to be sent to a
Russian prison. notwithstanding the
fact that he hasn't been publishing
any poetry for TOlstoi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
Tired of Being a t;umorist.

(LOuSVlIIe Courier J OurnaI)
John ID. Rockefeller may refuse the
standard Oil University" another
million on the ground that it might
blow it in for a few more eccentric
professors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
As Early as Possible.

Did that young man 90 away early,
Mattie?"
Very early. pa she answered.
about one in the morning. -Baltl-
more American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

. business has become highly in
tellectual Calling" says DR.. Eliot. If
DIR. Eliot was connected with Chica
go University we would have our sus-
Unions that he was looking for addi-
,aoShi &siAds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
1t May Be.

"Hes unpatriotic, | tell you
"HoW?'
"Onered his airshiD to foreign
power. instead of letting his own coun-
try have a chance at it first
"Not so fast. 1t may be that he
knows that airshp. Maybe &c ism |
so unpatrotic, after all.'-KansaS CITY
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
The Men Are For Princess China.

louisville Courier-J Ournal)
While Queen Maud of Norway is the
best horseback rider in royal circles in
Europe, the Princess China is the
most bare backed dancer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
An Effort to Console.

Eyes" said Mrs. F'lummerton, my
ancestors were among the country $
first settlers
well" answered Mrs. CumroN, con-
solingly, "thc social and educational
facilities in those days must have been
rather crude, but ! don't believe in
heredity "-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
A FREQUENT Insincerity.

The mans own words prove him
prevaricator." said Mr.. bubbles.
In what way"
He writes me an insulting letter
and signs it Yours Respectfully. -
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Kelley. who assaulted Deputy Burns
and gave Deputy stevens a hardstussle.
claims n. was arrested on theeW wrong
side OF the linc, II was the wrong one
for him without IA doubt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

A nfeesSsfi shfnister notitied MS CON
gregation that he had been getting too
much nickle and copper in the contriS
button box Asdkfhat thereafter sucl.
cortributigns would not be acceptable.
He oushtfo be assigned a Maine parish
y - he OF wars. sr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

The sugar trust now claimSthat the
customs officers have been over
Weighing 1t will require another
crooked wire to get them much Of
hearing at the bar of public opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
p. T. Would Have Made EN- Stick.

Newark starr
But if the late p. T. Barnum could
have been his manager those proofs
would have proved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
Fine For the Lawyers.
PHILADELPHIA Inuuirer.)

There will be enough litigation over
the fortune of King Leopold to keep
all the Belgian lawyers busy for years
to come, by which time there may be
nothing to divide
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Major Dr.yfuS has met and whipped
an adversary on the streets of Paris.
He must have been really angry or it
would have only resulted in duel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Somebody is experimenting with New
whether or not they are the missing
link WHY not begin at the other end
of the problem and work backward"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Says James J. HILL in January
Worlds Work:
"a direct restraint was the Limitation
by law OF the rate-making power as
applied to foreign trade. OVER com
merce on the high seas neither Con-
gross nor the Interstate Commerce
Commission has any direct authority.
But their indirect control can be made
complete and decisive. A through rate
is made, say, from Chicago to Yokoha-
ma That through rate is the affair OF
nobody but the transportation system
that gives it and the merchant who
gets it. Formerly the rate was made
such as would get the business; be-
cause this was new trade, which it was
desired 10 secure for the producers Of
the United States. If exceptionally low
rates had to be given on line Of husi-
ness or heavy consignment, to take
II away from the British or German or
Belgian competitor, they were given.
IT was possible to make them be-
cause heavy shipments to the Orient
usually meant cars loaded to their ca
pacIty and an uninterrupted long aaul.
These conditions are favorable to a low
cost of transportation. Then the rail-
road companies end the steamship
company adjusted the matter between
them. Each bore it's proportion Of the
sacrifice. Fac h helped the other to get
The business and all of them helped
The country by creating it and keeping
IT for the country. Whatever may be
true of local traffic or against domestic 4
competitors. this method is indisrensa-
Ole against the outside world if we ars
70 compete for foreign trade. For our
trade rivals abroad are unhampered."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
Good For One More Lecture.

Philadelphia Ledger.)
a lecture on Fakes with himself
as an awful example, would seem to
offer DR.. Cook one more chance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
Has Nerve Enough To Try 1t.

The next time Cook turns up he will
probably have an authentic specimen
of the missing link
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

A New York man is going to climb
Mt. Mckinley with gas bag. Cook
climbed il with hot air 80 the New
Yorker can hardly claim to be original.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
Books and Authors

We find attractive special features in
this number a double page of pictures
shows some of the most famous work
of modern European masters; there is
also large full page painting by Mary
Sigsbee Ker OF Young 1910' waiting
on the threshold of the New Year. Sew
eli photographs of that most popular
actress, Ethel barrymore. picture her
quick rise from amateur to leading
lady and the music, "Gavotte- Madri-
gal" is 10y Francis Thome.
Octave Tharet tells the story of two
lonely women in I'm Place of Their
own" and Myra Kelly surpasses her
own standard of gentle humor in The
Spirit of Cecilia Anne" Anne Warmers
Susan Clegg's COurting' is but one of
the series she is writing for the Wom-
ans Home Companion, and Room
Number Three at Three Forks Tavern"
the great detective story by Anna
Katharine Green, is continued in this
number
The articles are the kind that are
talked over for weeks Fifteen Years
With My Wife" is a leaf out of life
experience; and shall We Stay in the
Ministry" and 1.-THE Music Student
cles.
A really delightful innovation is the
page Of New Years Cards. In fact the
whole magazine begins the New Year
in manner calculated TO more than
satisfy its readers.
The regular departments are replete
with suggestions, help, and the best of
obtainahle ideas on the subjects of Fa-
shion. Housekeeping, the Children, the
Home, Sewing and Reading.
After all is said, the water-pOwer re-
sources of New York are limited, when
consideration is given to the astonish-
ingly rapid rate of increase in popula-
ton. To insure the preservation of the
water powers and to secure the max
imum practical utilization are subjects
for serious thought on the part OF the
people and the lawmakers of the State.
Succinctly stated, the wise conserva-
ton of the water supply means:
1. Water power developed in every
region where people live, such develop
ment increasing largely the output of
plants now in operation, creating ops
portuuites for the esta blishment of
many others, giving employment to
thousands of skilled and unskilled la
borerS.
>. Indefinite postponement of the
cOallCSs age.
3. Protection from destructive floods,
entailiEg loss of life. millions of dollars
in property and the ruin Of thousands
of acres of productive agriculture land.
a. The reclamation of rich alluval
bottoms which will provide homes for
thousands Of families and add millions
to the taxable property of the state.
). The restoration of healthful con-
ditions in the valleys
S. The transformation of unSightly
SwampS into beautiful lakes in the
scenic playground of the people.
Z. BY increasing the low water flow
of the polluted streams a dilutiun will
result which will improve sanitary con-
ditions
8. Navigation will be benefited on
the streams and transportation facil
tiles will be extended on the reservoirs.
Q. The water supply of growing COM
AunitieS Will be increased and improv-
cd.-From New York's Conservation
OF Water Resources" in the American
Review Of Reviews for January. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
LIGHT AND AIRY.
HottentottiSh.

The board of health of Tennessee
Has forbid kissing. Moses.
When sweethcarts meet in Tennessee
Hereafter they'll rub noses.
Houston Post,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Dirt is still flying at Panama though
the nearest thing to flying machine
that can be found on the Isthmus is d
steam shovel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

A Toronto professor believes that
too much publicity is given to details
of suicides. He is right. Such stuff
does more harm than good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

If Maine farms do not pay and If
Maine isn't much of a State to do busi-
ness IN, how are we going to accoun:
Tor that 81, 300. 900 increase in valuation?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
1t Did.

Glow about that girl you used to
dote on"
"Thc most cXtravagant girl | ever
knew, | have shaken her, she was
forever making me put up for things
| could not afford
THAT acted as a sort of an ante
dotc, didn't it?"-Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
It's a Family Trait.
ICbipa Trih,pa

IChlCagO TrIDune.)
Speaking of Poet Watson. however
there are other Watsons that have
their little pecularities. Ever hear of
Tom?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

The Baltimore American has some
thing to say about aviation meats" as
well as aviation meets. They are high
all right.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

The fight against tuberculosis is
worthy OF the best efforts OF the pest
men among US
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Mexico is welcome to her dis
tinguished visitor, but we advise Pres.
Daz to keep his eye on his job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Dr. WI Ting Fang says he'll be back
here in 1859 He may be. but it is a
safer bet that he'll be back before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

A New Yorker sNyt his wife to show
his affection Wonder what he would
have done il he had been violently in
love? ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
5aya saws tl,st vice e.!

tZ4lRya says ina ice spsssu1 CaIuer
! lied about him III the absence of
further proof we*are inclined to be-
neve that if cafdlr didn't tell the
truth, tho whoie truth and nothing but
the truth Was Because he couldn't
find words inxthe English language
which conveyed his meaning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Mayor Gaynor's wife has declared
for womanS suffrage. Is it possible
that he is looking forward to the next
campaign already
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Mr.. Corbelt ought to be able to give
Mr.. Jeffres POINTS on the boxing as
well as the publicity game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Pa and the mail carriers find common
ground for rejoicing in the fact that
Christmas comes but once a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

1t looks as though those western
switchmen know what they want and
intend to get it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Maine manages to worry along with
out those dollar Strawberries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Taft's decision on Whiskey satisfied
both sides. What more could be desir-
cd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Writing it 1910 is better than writ
ing it 1909 and then changing it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

DR.. Cook isn't taking his disappear
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
a Suitable pair.

"The dry old moralist and philosO-
pher across the way is having all
kinds of trouble with his wisdom
TOOTH
quite a suitable pain"
"Why so?"
Both he and the tooth are wise
acres '-Baltimore American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Philadelphia ropeed from its sleep
Wednesday when four ear-old Mcneil
kas Duncan and his father, Raymond
Duecans theI sYponents of Greek dress.
weise-esTe into the eacis yard and built
a snow man, though their feet and
legs We're withdut1 eovering, More
work for the fool killer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01
The January American Boy.

Old Indian tribal superstitionS and
modern civilization are finely depicted
in the handsome picture Gnacolors) of
the boy prospector and the totem pole
that decorates the front cover page of
the January American Boy, and every
page of the magazine is full of enter
tanning and instructive matter. A new
serial entitled Roger jackson at RAMS
bury begins in this number and prom
iSes to be one of the very best school
stories yet published. Red Treasure.
that fine serial story of the Great Lakes
is continued three more chapters, and
Bob'S Prize Wolf is concluded. The
Unlucky Year, a story of two boys
search for gold in Alaska, fittingly be-
gins the New Year Then there are:
a Double Victory, a high school bas-
ketball story; JimmyS Second Oppor-
tunity. a railroad story; A Mascot in
Action, a school story of clcvcrness and
quick wit; The Commissioner and Tom
my, q story of the grit and resourceful-
ness Of young reporter. and The
Homecoming Of Little Eagle. an Indian
story. In the matter of instructive and
practical articles. readers of the mag
azine will be delighted with On Friend
ly Terms with the Squirrels: How to
Cure Yourself; Accomplishments for
the Boy:The Junior House of Repre-
sentatives; The Coming of Halley's
Comet; Winter Sports for Boys; Crom-
well .. Dixon and His Airship; The
Boys Poultry Yard. The usual De-
partments Of The Boy Mechanic and
Electrician; The Boy Photographer;
Stamps. Coins and Curios; For Boys to
Make; Tangles, and the Fun Column
are full of particularly interesting and
timely articles for the boys who do
things. In addition there are Is Illus
trat;ons, 81 90 a year. The Sprague
Publishing CO.. Detroit. Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

The rural free delivery comes high,
but it is North every cent it costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

The ice tracks will soon be in shape
and then wen enjoy some real sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-01

Everett Stackpole of Cincinnati,
Ohio, who left Arnold Al years ago,
is visiting his old home for the first
time since he went away