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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-15

and Marion and Misses Winsh;p Warner .s sns
Frank Mayo. Valerie Eergere, Anna White an ans
others. The Twelfth Night Club ana MIS-. rer
the lobby. Mr. Palmer has given the use Of IN,
theatre and all the attaches have younteered the,,
services Joseph jefferson yesterday sent Slvo Io'
a boz and he is expected to make speech at tbs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-15
TIL, FRENCH BUDGET PRESENTED

NEw TAXEs PROPOSED 10 MEET THE phfl'ihN'f
~ REVENUE.
Paris MAY 1.-THE Chamber Of Deputies opened
ifs session to-day without special incident The
pudc,, VA laid on the table of the Chamber ny
NJ Riboi Premier and Minister OF Finance.
The Budget estimates put the revenue at 3'5'--
,.oo1o francs and Inc expenditure AZ 3.fSo@co
francs It Is proposed 10 cover the dchcit by re-
form ~ the succession duties. which VIII yeid
25Voeo francs. an increase OF the stamp '"u'' %"
foreign companies bonds. bringing li,~nOW tax
on servants. excepting on farms ana III ldctoll's'
l0W0GN: Algerian customs assinltteh WIN N
French 4GOOoO. a tax on playing ear Is l,-Nl-
90 and an increased horse and carrhge tax,
icDo0OO francs This viii leave unmet "t"o francs
Of The loNcl,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-15

Bcecham's pills for consti.
patton roc. and 25c. Get the
book at your druggists and
go by it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-15

Ass.., ss,.s .sss sAss s.seo.sos ssssA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-15

LORD RosEBERy TRIES A SEA VOYAGE.
London. May n-I.ord Roscbsry embarked on
hoard the Enchnntrcss at Dcvonport this morning
for n cruise through the Channel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-15

THE PLAGUE ~ HONG KONG ENDED.
London, May 1.-THE Governor Of Hong Kong
telegraphs that the plague has ceased. and that
there are now no patients In the hospital there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

There is wonderful amount of charac-
ter In the finger and thumbs. In general
usefulness the thumb is quite the equal of
the four fingers. 1t backs them up on all
occasions. The shape of the thumb tells
all we want to know of mans character.
The index or forefinger tells a mans occu-
patton in life The big middle finger indi-
Gates mans habits. The third finger is
the most sensitive of all, and is generally
used when delicacy of touch is necessary.
The little finger is simply rest for the
hand, sort of spring upon which it NAV
fall at any time without a Jar or shock
We could get along very well without our
little fingers. Women like them because
they can use them to show off pretty
hand They are really worthless to women
except for ornament. They are always up
in the air when the rest of lie hand il in
service. New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

The mission of spiders in the world is
doubtless to keep down the flies, which
would otherwise swarm over the earth.
Only the females spin webs the males are
about one-twenticth the size of the fc-
males, the sole purpose of their existence
being that of reproduction. These arach-
nids usually have eight eyes The eyes of
certain nocturnal species glare in the dark
like those of cats. The silk with which
they weave their webs is thick, gluti-
nous, transparent liquid, like solution of
gum arabic. 1t can be drawn into threads
and hardens quickly on exposure to air
The threads are spun from hundreds Of
fine tubes which proceed from the abdo-
men of the animal. The Brooklyn Eagle,
authority for the foregoing says that
beautiful fabrics can be made from this
silk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
ScOtland's Thistle.

The origin of the adoption of the thistle
as its emblem by the Scottish nation is as
follows, according to one tradition: Queen
Scotia led her troops in awell fought field,
and, when the day was won, retired To
the rear to rest from her tolls. She threw
herself upon the ground, where, rs i'll luck
would have it, an envious thistle had elect
ell to grow at the very spot selected for
her repose. Queen Scotia sprang up and
tore the thistle up by the roots. She was
about to cast it from her when it struck
her that tie prickly plant would hence
forth ever be associated in her mind with
the glorious victory which she had just
gained. Her intention was changed. She
placed the thistle in her cask, and it be-
came the badge of her dynasty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
HoNEYBEEs.
The Sweating Process What 1t Does ant
What 1t May Do.

The Sweating Process--@ha 1t Does and
What 1t May Do.
Clover and sanfoin produce ten pounds
of honey per acre EACH fine day, and as
they flower twice and remain in full bios
som for week at a, tipe the IS arres, if
properly worked by the bees, are expected
to yield moro than 10000 pounds of hon
ey The triumph. of. the sweaters" art
is in inducing the bees to fetch this enor-
nous quantity of honey without neglect
ing the arrangements for storing it in the
hives. The honey, being liquid, must be
bottled, and bees will only put it in comb
of the exact size and texture which in
stinct has taught them. Combmaking is
also much lighter and safer work than
honey gathering with it's dangers from
storms, wasps and birds. Young bees are
generally told off for the purpose while
their elders go afield. But conscience will
not allow beo to stay at home if he is
not wanted to work.
The beekeepor therefore makes it his
business to provide ready made founda-
tons for the cells, stamped in real wax,
and of the natural size. He also removes
the combs full of honey, spins them around
in u tin churn, and replaces them in the
IING Gillpty-a ulDt WHICH tuc DceS TAKE as
an invitation to refill them. The ancient
taskmaster said, HYe are idle, We shall
have no straw The modern beemaster
says, eye are Industrious, hero is the
straw ready chopped. The bees seem de-
lighted to make the most of the opportu-
mites so thoroughly provided for them.
By using the mechanically stamped "foun-
dations" for their cells they make more
perfect and symmetrical comb than is of
ten constructed without help. The bottoms
being regular, 10 crooked comb i ever
built upon it. The size stamped is also
uniformly that of worker cells. Thus there
is no room for drone cells, producing bees
which cannot be ''sweated' or made prof
liable in any way
The visible results of the system are
vastly increased store of honey--ncarly
1000 pounds were recently made by the
bees of Is hivcs-and so far no sign of
''Uverstrain" among the bees. When the
system has had another 9 years of trial, it
may possibly show certain strains develop
ing It tendency to forget how to construct
comb foundation, just rs some breeds of
fowls arc forgetting how to hatch their
eggs.-London Spectator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
A Railway Agents Tribute.

Mr.. G. J. Borup, for many years gen
eral agent of the Erie lines the Northwest
and one of St. Paul's most popular citi-
zens, for years has been sufferer from
insomnia in spite of the fact that he
tried number of the most celebrated
remedies. The merits of DR.. Charcot's
Kola Nervine Tablets We're urged upon
him and after using on box he writes:
my sleep was formerly spasmodic and
fitful-pow l enjoy sound and refreshing
slumber, while nervousness has almost
disappeared. The change in my general
health since taking DR.. Charcots kola
Nervne Tablets has been remarkable and
[ am better physically, than l have
been for years. Kola Nervine Tablets is a
great tonic and its merits should be gen
orally known. G. J. Borup."
ST. 90 per box Zone months treatment.
See Dr. Charcot's name on box. Kola
booklet free. All druggists or sent direct.
Eureka Chemical q Mfg. CO., La Crosse,
Wis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
IBSEN'S DISCOVERER.
The First Translation of ''The Dolls House"
Not Published.


Notwithstanding the interest taken in
1bsen today very few people know who it
was that discovered the genius of the great
northerner Two years before the first
printed translation of "The Dolls House"
was issued Ernest Oppenheim, while trav-
cling in Scandinavia, read this wonderful
play in the original. Quick in thought
himself, he recognized Immediately in tho
author one of tho greatest thinkers of the
time. So for his own pleasure, with but
little thought of publication, he mado tho
first English translation of what is now
Ibsen's most famous work
When he returned to America, the man
uscrlpt was seen by a literary friend who
had some knowledge of publishers needs
The name of 1bsen was comparatively new
and the subject too daring as an expert
ment. So he advised Mr. Oppenheim not
to attempt to get the book published I'M
less he did ii in England More instantly
important affairs pushed this manuscript
aside, and two years afterward some one
else gave Ibsen to English speaking peo-
pies. The first translation is still in exist
enoe and except for here and there an I'M
important word it reads like the generally
known edition.
An acquaintance of Mr.. Oppenheim was
talking to him one day about Ibsen's use
fulness to the world.
Why" he exclaimed, "Ibsen does moth
ing but point out to us the weak, the in
efficient part of life. He shows but the
poor piece of the day. He will not expose
our virtues-only our faults"
Mr.. Oppenheim shrugged his shoulders
rs that not enough for one man to do?"
he asked. eve cannot all of us see all Of
life. New York Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
POINTS ABOUT PEANUTS.
The Magnitude of Trade In the Popular
Nut Entities 1t to Consideration.


"Doing peanut business" is usually
regarded as synonymous with an enter
prise in which pennies rather than pounds
are involved but when it is known that
1000, 600 bushels of peanuts, valued at
SO, 600, 900, are produced and eaten in the
United States each year it assumes a
magnitude which entities it to respect
But Popular Science News further ex-
plains that this enormous quantity is
really quite unimpOrtant when compared
with the annual product of the world, a
bushel of peanuts weighs 20 pounds, and
the product of the United States is conse-
quently Al, 000,0 pounds. In 1892 the
expectations from Africa and India to
Europe were nearly 400, 600, 600 pounds,
and the total peanut crop OF the world may
be safely estimated at 600, 900, 600 pounds,
or something over %, 200, 600 bushels, and
nearly seven times the product of the
United States. The city of Marseilles
alone took, in 1892, 222, 900, 600 pounds,
most of which, however, were converted
into oil.
The large proportion of the American
crop is sold by street vendors and consumed
as human food, but millions of bushels are
used in other countries for the production
of oil, in which the nuts are very rich
This oil forms from 80 to so per cent by
weight of the shelled nut and is regarded as
the equal of olive oil. AS a matter of fact,
a good deal of oil supposed to be olive oil
is really peanut oil, and it is said to re-
quire.an expert to separate them. Peanut
oil is used for lubricating and soapmaking
and as a substitute for lard and cottoene
and butter in cooking. The residue from
Oilmaking, known as peanut cake, " is a
highly valued cattle food in the countries
of Europe and is also ground into fine
flour and used as human food
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
A CURIOUS PIPE AND OTHER RELICS,

length, 3 inches high and weighs five or
six pounds 1t represents duck and was
found in Lookout mountain in Tennessee.
The bill is slightly damaged. 1t is made
of serpentine and was doubtelss smoked
at councils or upon cercmonic occasions.
The gouge was found in Ohio and there
fore is unusually rare, as few of these i'm
plements occur in the Ohio valley. 1t is
10 inches long, 2 inches wide at the top
and inches at the cutting edge The
groove is over an inch in depth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

The pupils, who on account Of the fire
in the Lincoln Avenue scholhouse, few
weeks ago, were taken away from their
studies. will have accommodations the
beginning of next term. The students in
the intermediate departments will, until
the new brick schoolhouse is built, have
accommodations in the hall of the city
building The members of the primary
school will learn and recite their lessons
i'm the store of John Foye. on Pleasant
street. A place for the sub-primary pupils
has not vet been secured but will be be-
fore the opening of the term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

The following is the programme OF the
Christmas service at the St. Francis de
Sales church. today: Service at NJ.
Leonard's third mass in B flat will be
sung by a chorus choir. AT the offertory.
the "Adestes Fideles," by Norello, will
be sung The tenor solo will be
rendered by Mr.. Arthur Hudson of Gull
ford AT the Agnus Del II Christmas an
them "There Were Shepherds" will be
sung by Miss Charlotte Barney. An APP
proprlate sermon on 1.-The Birth of
Christ" will be delivered by Rev. FIR.
Charlsnd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
HEAL THYSELF
OF Nervousness, Neuralgia, Insomnia
and Exhaustion.
The Greatest Medical Discovery Of the Age Is
offered You.
r.. cn,r.o+,s Koja Nervine Tablets
Cure When all Other Remedies
Have Failed.
Read What Reputable Patients Say
And Heed What You Read.

Rev. F. A. Barton is well kno"n
clergyman, of Monroe, Wis. he mas peer
a great sufferer from nervous deolliIy.
He writes Mr.. l.. H. Howard, home
druggist, as follows:
..Trlnity Mission. Monroe, Wisconsin
Nov. 10. 1S95.-My Der Sir: The Dr.
CbaIcot's Kola Nervine Tablets which
Won kindly procured for me, upon my
order. have been of such decided benefit
IN me that it gives Inc great pleasure t6
ATTIC st their efficacy, very cordially.
Yours truly, +. ID. Barton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
FINANCIAL.
WHICH?
8 per cent. or 3 per cent.

How much bammering are you
going to stand before you awake
to the fact that your money now
LING in Bank, drawing 3 per
cent, can be invested In the
Stock of the Petit Mamn Land Il
Industrial Co., and pay you 2 per
cent. quarterly dividends, or 8
per cent. annually, with an
almost absolute guarantee Of an
extra dividend In 1896.
Real Estate Security in the
form of a Security Redemption
Bond accompanies every Stock
Certificate. Also that Cottage
Lots on this property now selling
at from five TO ten cents a foot,
will he worth double that in less
than one year. Three hundred
lots sold i'm less than three
months, fifty cottages contracted
for TO be built the coming spring.
Hadn't you better wake up and
take u small investment at least,
so as not TO be LEFT AL
TOGETHER.
Write today for descriptive
circular and Surveyors plans.
Petit Manan Land & Industrial Co.,
81 High Street,
Belfast, Maine,
or Room 4O1, John Hancock
building, Boston, Mass.
novlGdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

A man, fighting drunk, was arrested
by Officer Annis, last evening, in Depot
square After hot tussle in which the
officer called upon bystander to assist,
the man was landed in the police station.
4 Gardiner man appeared before Judge
Larratee in the police court, Tuesday
morning for intoxication. The usual fine,
81 and costs aggregating SOL, was given
him. which he said he could not pay. The
Judge allowed the man IA little time to
procure the necessary funds. He returned
in a few minutes with SIS, promising TO
pay the remainder as soon as possible.
On this condition, the man was allowed
to depart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

The directors of the Kennebec Steam
beat Co. will hold meeting in this city,
Thursday. The outline for next season 5
work will be decided. and the general rou-
tine business transacted. A large dividend
viii also probably be made. The affairs
of the company are now in prosperous
condition, and the past season has hccn a
most successful one, financially and
otherwise. The project of winter boat
to ply between Bath and Boston, while
the ice is in the Kenncbcc, seems TO have
not yet matcrializc1. The matter will be
postponed until next winter, So promi-
ncnt steamboat man told the Journal,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

There were two DRINKS in the munich
pal court, Tuesday. One Thomas But
Ter an old offender. was sentenced to 30
days in Jail and in default of costs 80
days additional committed. The other
was an out of town party who was let
off on the payment of 50 and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Hiland L. Fairbanks Of Bangor passed
through Gardiner yesterday, on his way
home. During the past two months, Mr.,
Fairbanks has been coaching the foot ball
team of the University of Mississippi, at
Oxford, Miss Mr. Fairbanks Will be re.
membcred a. the captain Of the BowGoin
eleven. last year. and there is no better
posted man on foot ball in Maine than he.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Invitations have been received in this
city, announcing the marriage of Miss
hrcrctia, the youngest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William h. Ring of Farming
dale, and Mr.. George l.. Tyler, the popu-
lar young clother of this city, which will
occur at the home of the bride In Farm
ingdalc, Wednesday evening, Jan. s, 1896
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
Maine Commandery, X. t, will oh

Maine Commandery, X. t., will OBJ
serve Christmas, this evening, at Masonic
hall, by holding an installation. Refresh
ments will be served and tcasts and
speeches will be made. Singing will be
furnished by John J. Turner, c. s. Cook,
Miss Elinor Mitchell. and quartet, com
posed of Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Bugbee,
Messrs. Turner and Cook. Sir knights
are requested TO appear in full knights
Tcmnlar uniform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

As S. F. Brann and crew of men were
coming down Drummond avenue, Tues
day night big owl flew out of tree
and sailed leisurely along the read ahead
of the team for some distance. then settled
into another tree on the other side of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

most exciting runaway occurred at
about & O'Clock. yesterday afternoon. The
horse started from the Evans hotel, and
after making run up the main street
and up Church hill, was captured. The
wagon was not injured to any great ex-
tent. The horse was not hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Business was at a standstill on the
Watervile & Fairfield Electric Road for
an hour or two Tuesday, on account Of a
broken axle on car No. 4, just above the
upper College avenue crossing. After a
time the car was hauled to Fairfield and
No. put on, making trips again on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Mr.. Roger Mitchell of Washington
L. G. and Miss Clara Barton of Litchfcld,
will bGtnarried at the latter place. Thurs
day morai0g. The ceremony will he per
formed hy Rev. e. f. Barber, pastor of
the UniverSaliSt church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

About 6 o'clock, Tuesday evening, A.
". Starbird made flash light picture OF
Redington & Cos. handsome Christmas
window. A big crowd assembled to
watch the procG eCings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

merchants look upon these actions with
disfayor and most sincerely hope that
something will be done at once In the
matter. 1t is the practice OF persons, IT
is said, TO scratch matches on the signs,
thereby making them look very UMPIRE
santable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

The illustration reproduced from Popu-
lar.Scicnco News represents three very fine
specimens largo cfIigy pipe deeply
followed gougc and an unfinished cerc-
monial. Tho congo and the ceremonial
arc in the collection of the Ohio State uni
versity, while the pipe is owned by Mr.
Parker of Omaha. The pipe is 10 inches in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Several complaints have Of late been
made of persons who defacs the signs.
many Of them beautiful, that adorn the
stores, on the main street. A well known
sign painter is considering offering a re-
ward of Slo for the apprehension of the
defacers. The majority of the Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Miss Nellie Thompson went to her
home in Canton, yesterday, to pass the
HOLIDAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
The usual holiday hours will be @

The usual holiday hours will be OBJ
served at the post office, today. The gen
eral delivery and stamp windows will be
open from 7.30 to 10 A. NJ, and from
4. 80 to P. NJ. The carriers will mako a
collt elton and delivery in the mo- nj ! z
and collection at i O'Clock at night.
The p. NJ. mail west will be made mp
and sent out as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Eczema in any part of the body is in
stantly relieved and permanently cured
by Doan's Ointment, the sovereign
remedy for all itchiuess of the skin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
Mrs. Julia A. Waueh died at her home

Mrs. Julia a. Waugh died at her home
on Water street Monday afternoon. Tn,
cause of her death was cancer of tn,
stomach. She was sc years of age. Sh,
is survived by daughter Mrs. Dearborn
of this city, and son in Philadelphia
The funeral will be held al her late resi-
dcnce, this afternoon, Rev. Mr.. jackson
officiating. The remains will be inferred
in Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Bracket of Port
land, arrived, yesterday, and will spend
Christmas in this city, the guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. Il. f. Hayes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles = Whitney went
to Boston, yesterday, where they will
spend Christmas with Mrs Whitney s
sister. Mrs: Oscar Chandler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25
Common Sense Must Prevail.

The Venezuelan question is responsible for
the unforeseen decline in the Stock Market.
Values have been unreasonably depressed.
Any such stumbling block to the prosperity
OF our country as war scare with Great
Britain will be quickly removed. Common
sense must prevail
NO SUCH OPPORTUNITY As THE
PRESENT Is LIKELY TO OCCUR
AGAIN FOR A LENGTHENED Pc
ROD TO BJY SECURITIES so MUCH
BELOW THEIR REAL VALUES.
Write or call for our "4O0-page Manual" IL
lustraetd with Railroad Maps, giving complete
information OF all Railroad and industrial
Properties, including h ighest and lowest prices
for series of 10 to 30 years OF Stocks, Bonds,
Graio and Cotton, and ale the methods Of buy
ing and selling on margin. Issued gratis and
MAILED FREE.
Stocks, Bonds, Grain,
Cotton, Provisions,
bought and sold for cash, or on margin OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George C., Getchel wen
to Unity, Tuesday, to pass Christmas a
Mrs. Getchells former home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

G.. Fl. Bartlett of New Portland, is
visiting his cousin, J. ID. Bartlett of Up
per Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

ID. x. Jewell, agent for the American
Express, In this city, was obliged to put
on extra teams and extra help, owing to
the holiday business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-25

Alton +. Upper, principal of the New
port High school, is passing the Christmas
recess at the home of his parents in this
city.