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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-15
TROUBLE OVER MILEAGE BOOK.
Paris Hotel Man Receivers from a travelling
Man Who Borrowed the Same.

South Paris, Feb. 14.-There was a
peculiar suit in the Oxford supreme court,
Friday, involving we'll known persons,
James r. Tucker against John L. Carten.
The plaintiff is a Paris hotel keeper. He
loaned John Kilgore. an Auburn sewing
machine agent, a Grand Trunk mileage
book, and he never returned it. Tucker
found it, six months later, at A. n. East
mans. at Berlin, who bought it of the
defendant, n Portland commercial
traveller. The defence bought the book
of John Duret, conductor. The plaintiff
virtually sold the book to Kilg ire A YER
dict was given for the plaintiff for $50
damages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-15
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Money hafksi.
NEW YoIK,

NEW YolK, Feb. Il.
Money, easy, 3. a.
Prime mercantile paper, 6A7.
Governments, lower.
railroads. firm.
Following are cloiiny quot atoms OF ssepy,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-15

sex div. ibid. asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-15

NEW YoRx. Feb "a.
FLoUR-Recelpts. Y .C6 pkgs: exports, II, 4s3
bbls: 800 sacks. sales. 500 pkgs; dull,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
CHAPTER II.

SO complete was his control Of voice
and manner that as he galiopcd back
90 his quarters no one would have
dreamed that Gen. Brant had just
looked upon the likeness Of the wife
from whom he had parted In anger
four years ago. Still less would they
have suspected the singular fear that
came upon him that in some vague way
she was connected with the trcacbery
he had just discovered. lie had heard
from her only once. and then through
her late husbands lawyer in regard TO
her California property, and believed
that she had gone 90 her relations in
Alabama. where she had identified her
self with the southern cause even 20
tho sacrifice OF her private fortune. He
had heard her name mentioned in the
southern press as a fascinating society
leader. and even coadiutrix Of southern
politicians --but he had no reason 10
believe that she had taken SO active or
so desperate part in the struggle. lie
tried TO think that his uneasincss
sprang from his recollection OF the
previous trcachcry OF Capt. Pincl,ncy.
and the part she had played I'm the
California conspiracy although he
had long since acquitted her OF the be-
trayal OF another trust. But there was
fatcful similarity In the two eases.
There was no doubt that this Lieut..
Wainwright was traitor In the camp
that he had succumbcd 10 tho miserable
sophistry Of his class in regard TO his
superior allegiance 20 his native state.
but was there the inducemcnt OF an
other cmotion--or was the photograph
! Gully the souvspir Of G fascinating
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03

priestess OF rebellion whom tho d<ad
man had met? There was perhaps less
Of feeling than scorn In the first sug-
gestion, but he was, nevertheless, re-
lieved when the provost marshal found
no discriminating papers In Vain
wright's effects. Nor did he reveal to
the division general the finding Of the
photograph. 1t was sufficient TO dis
close the work OF the traitor without
adding what might be clew to his
wife's participation in IL, near or re-
mote. There was risk enough In the
former course-which his duty made
imperative. He hardly dared TO think
of the past days slaughter which,
there was no doubt now-had been
due TO the previous work OF the spy,
and bow his brigade had been selected
by the irony of fate-to suffer for and
yet retrieve IL. II she had hand in
that wicked plot, ought he 10 spare her?
Or were his destiny and hers TO be thus
monstrously linked together?
Luckily. however, the explanation Of
the chief offender and the timely dis
covery of his papers enabled the divi-
sion commander 20 keep the affair dis
creetly silent. and 10 enjoy equal Sc
crecy on the part OF Brant. The latter,
however, did not relax his vigilance,
and after the advance the next day he
made a minute inspection of the ground
he was TO occupy, its approaches and
connections with the outlying country
and the rebel lines, increased the strin-
gency OF picket and sentry regulations,
and exercised rigid surveillance Of
noncombatants and civilians within
the lines-even To the lowest canteener
or camp follower. Then he turned his
attention to the house he was to occu-
py as his headquarters.
fro IN Continued
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
rlr rhnt carrles = Lentcrn.

One OF the largest and most curious
OF the many luminous or lamp-bearing
insects Is the large lantern fly, species
Of the freely, peculiar to central and
northern South America. The great
lantern is hardly as large as the common
dragon fly or "snake feeder" but like
that creature, Il has lacc-like wings and
an elongated abdomen. In Central
America. particularly in Costa RIGA and
Panama. the Indians capture them by
thousands. using them as decorations
for their hcaddresses, saddles. etc. The
Frenchman. Renard. who visited Qua
temnla in 1902, declared that the Indians
used the lantern flies and other luminous
insects much in the same manner that
we do torches and lanterns and that
by the light the insects give out they
were able 90 find their way through
dark woods and swamps.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03

"pouched jumper" and II is a member
OF the kangaroo family. 1t moves about
much rs the kangaroo does, but 1t can
outjump IL any day.
1t lives on squirrels, birds and small
animals, and is so quick in It's move
ments and can jump so well that IL has
little trouble in getting all IL WANTS
to eat. When it is in hot pursuit Of its
prey Il has been known TO jump 20 feet
on a level, and II is not at all unusual for
II TO make jumps of so feet.--Chicago
Record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03

pie who meet him and his name, 10
those few, is Paper" Smith.
Years ago, when he was young, Pa
per" Smith met with an accident and
was confined in hospital for many
months. With no friends TO visit him,
nothing to read, hardly anything 10
look forward to but the doctors next
visit, he found il dull place.
Some OF his companions were worse
of than he. They spent the weary
hours in brooding over their miseries.
Smith knew what pain was; but it did
no good TO think about that. He was
"A man who took an interest in other
people, and ut the worst of times there
was always something to be interested
about.
Thinking of the unhappy ones, as he
often did Smith saw n way 20 Tighten
their burdens. The trouble was that,
even after he was cured, he could not
put IL in practice. lie had TO earn his
living. When the days work was done
he had neither time nor strength 10
carry out his plan.
So the toilsome years went on until,
at the age of 80, Smith inherited a small
annuity. II was barely enough TO keep
body and soul together; but the chance
TO act upon his cherished thought was
the only personal luxury he crayed
Then, In the true sense, he began 70
live.
II is rs years since the post Office pco-
pie first heard OF Paper Smith and
began to save their papers for the eager
old man with the basket. For Is years
no infirmity OF age and no desire for
rest and ease has caused him to neglect
his mission.
lie does not know how many OF the
suffering and snd have been cheercd
and comforted by the contents OF his
basket. Very likely he has never wished
TO estimate. His duty-and il is his
pleasure also lis 10 fiji the basket
There is no waste in Gods universe
Neither the thoughtful effort Of a great
organization nor the impulsiye kind
ness OF little child is ever thrown
away. When we commend, and right
~, the deeds OF association, perhaps We
fail 10 DO complete justice to the posi-
bilities and power OF the individual.
And yet the one thing that helps &c
better the world IL the steady purpos,
that waits for the opportunity, am
then the patient, loving, faithful seryic,
that makes the most OF it--Youth'.
| Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
LITTLE KISSES.

Little Kisses at the gate
Meets me In the twilight late;
Where the rarest roses be
Waits she with kiss for me.
Round my neck her ripglets fan;
she's the sweetest rose OF all
'TIow much do you love me, Kisses
Little Kisses. crowned and curled?"
Then. with arms worldwide, she answers:
Love you-love you-all the world!'
Little Kisses at the gate
Whispers 10 the white rose: Waltz
To the restless red rose she
Whispers: Keep me company"
And the red rose petals fall
On the sweetest rose OF all
"IIow much do you love me, Kisses
Little Kisses, crowned and curled7'
And the roses hear her answer:
Love you-love you-all the woridr'
Little Kisses. at the gate,
Linger not too late-too late,
Lest some lonely angel far,
Wandering from loveless star
Where the earthly angels be.
Steal your face away from me!
'rHow much do you love me. Kisses
Little Kisses, crowned and curledr'
Shall ever miss the answer
Love you--love you-all the worldr
Frank l.. Stanton. in Atlanta Constitu-
linn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
AN ENGLISH JAIL CHAPEL.
View OF the Prisoners ut the Sunday
Morning Service.
[ro IN CONTINUED


After breakfast nothing much hap
pens until the chapel hour Now those
prisoners who have gone sick" are
visited by the surgeon or his assistant
and IL the case is urgent are sent across
to the inhrmary at once. There is no
regular cell inspection, the governor OF
his deputy makes no round; there is no
taking Of reports" no adjudication OF
pains and penalties for misconduct.
All this will stand over until Monday;
even those awaiting punishment, un-
less it is for outrageous acts OF violence
or defiance, turn out TO go with their
fellows 10 chapel. About $3.50 the
chapel bell rings for the first service,
that of the Roman Catholics, who IN
large prisons are usually 'locntcI' pr
lodged in one part OF the prison, near
their own chapel. The bell for the
Church of England service so.iown a.
about ten a. IN.
Both on marching 10 chapel and when
seated within IL the various classes and
catcgorics of prisoners are kept strict
ly separate from ecch other. Males
and females approach the chapel by
different roads, enter by different doom
and occupy different divisions. pews o.
places apart. Among the males, too,
the convicted are kept from the uncon-
victcd. and the debtors from both. The
women are generally seated first, be-
hind a screen or within a curtained of.
railed-in inclosure. They are, OF course,
visible TO the chaplain, but no one else
| but their own officers. Except for
| their treble voices heard in responses
and hymns, their presence at the serv-
ice would be unknown. Now and again.
however, an attempt 10 signal or com
municate has been tried by individuals
OF opposite sexes; when a dry cough,
| persistently repeated, in the female
| pew, finds an answer in another part OF
the chapel, it affords n shrewd sus-
| picion that friends are trying 70 use
some code made up outside before i'm
prisonment.
One other class is unhappily 10 be
found at times in the Jail chapel, a very
distinct class, but seldom containing
more than one representative. This is
sometimes n CONDEMNED" man in
prison, one on whom the extreme pen
atty has been passed. and who, by the
usual custom, is allowed three clear
Sundays" before the awful sentence is
accomplished. A condemned convict,
although he is never left alone, being
associated day and night with two war
dcns as guardians, is never permitted
TO see or be seen by other prisoners
The Culver.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
Gee.e and turkey Race.

A gentleman once laid IA wager with
George Nv. that geese would beat tur-
keys in race. The king, thinking that
such n wager was already as good MS
won, willingly made the bet, and the
gentleman was left 20 choose time and
place and distance. Being well ac-
quainted with the habits OF the birds.
he accordingly chose for the time the
evening. just before sunset, and for the
place the road outside the city walls,
and a mile for the distance. The time
came, and each appeared with his
flock OF birds. and the race began.
Long ere the end came the sunset, and
Immediately, true 60 their instincts, as
soon as the sun had quite disappeared
al the turkeys flew up into the nearest
tree to roost, and no persuasion could
induce them TO bulge an inch further,
and the geese. which had been slowly
toddl.ng on behind. quietly caclSlcd in,
the winners.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
IHE GERMAN PRINCES.
They Have to Work Hard aud muss
Learn Many Things.

Learn Many Ihings.
IL there ever was day when kings
and queens led peaceful and happy
life, that time seems TO have gone by.
With the possible exception OF Queen
Victoria. the potentates Of Europe are
continually in hot water, and are kept
busy over matters that do not bother
ordinary mortals. Even in childhood,
royal people undergo unusual trials.
The German emperor is a man of un-
firing activity. and his children are be-
ing reared like young Spartans. They
are graciousiy allowed TO study and
play like children until they arrive at
the age OF nine, and then their training
begins In dire earnest.
From that time forward, they are
allowed but an hour and half day
out OF their waking hours TO them
selves; all the rest of the day IL spent
in study and physical training. Even
in holiday time their tutors accom-
pany them 10 superintend their studies.
Here, for example, is an ordinary
days work for the crown prince and his
two brothers. In summer, the happy
dreams OF childhood are disturbed at
six o'clock; In winter at seven. Break
fast, consisting of one cupful OF coffee
and a roll, Is served at 1880. From eight
until $3.50, they are hard at work at
lessons, 10 help the digestion OF which
they are supplied with n second install
ment OF bread, with water tinged with
red wine.
Immediately afterward they start on
| ~ ttARn
else Is mixed with physical. and an hour
is spent In gymnastics and horse exer-
else, which lasts till 1918. Thereupon
they accompany TO dinner their milf
tary and civil governors OF the castle,
and, following this, they have brief
breathing time TO themselves.
But the happy moments soon fiee
away, and again they have TO be at their
exercises this time science and music
till six o'clock. Then supper is served,
and by eight o'clock they are all snug
in bed.
In sport and other manly exercises
they are proficient, and can ride as well
without a saddle as most people can
with. Their military education IS also
pushed 10 the utmost and, that they
should understand the principles or
war thoroughly, n miniature fortress
has been built for them OF solid mason
ry The walls are nine feet high, and
In the revolving towers the beleagured
have the opportunity OF repelling hos
tiities by means OF miniature Krupp
guns and all the latest implements OF
modern warfare.
A part OF lheir education is also de-
voted 10 the gentler arts OF peace. In
the royal garden each child has plot
OF ground, and each is his own gardener,
and is responsible 10 headquarters for
} the maintenance Of the said plot.
After riding lesson, too, they are
: not allowed 20 throw the reins OF
I the ponies TO groom and then walk OIL
7 Every prince has to take his pony TO it's
, stall, unsaddle il and put everything in
, its proper place before leaving. Golden
| Days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03

The younger man now instantly un-
derstood the incomprehensible order OF
the day before. The general OF division
continued, with his first touch OF OFF,
cial formality; "You understand. there
fore. Gen. Brant. that in the face of this
extraordinary treachery the utmost
vigilance Is required, and a complete
surveillance OF your camp followers and
civilians TO detect the actual spy within
our lines or the traitor we are harbor-
ing who has become possessed OF this IN
formation. You will overhaul your
brigade, and weed out all suspects, and
in the position which you are 10 take
tomorrow and the plantation you VIII
occupy, you will see that your private
quarters, as well as your lines, are
cleared OF all but those you care much
for" He refined in his horse, again
extended his hand. saluted and rejoined
bis staff.
Drig. Gen. Clarence Brant remained
for moment with his head bent In adj
hiring contemplation OF the GOODNESS OF
his veteran chief, under this exciting
disclosure, and the strategy with which
he had frustrated the traitors success.
Then his eye caught the sealed packet
in his belt. He mechanically drew IT
out and broke the seal The envelope
was filled with paper and memoran-
duus. AS he glanced at them his face
darkened and his brow knit. He glanced
quickly around him. The staff had trot-
ted away; the captain and his detail
/ 1...tr nj n
distance. He took a long breath, he
was holding in his hand tracing OF
their position, even of the position he
WIS 10 occupy tomorrow, and detailed
account of the movements, plans and
force OF the whole division, as had been
arranged in council OF war the day be-
fore the battle, but there was no indi-
cation OF the writer or his intentions.
lie thrust the paper hurricdly back
into the envelope, and placed it, this
time, in his breast He galloped towards
the captain:
let me see the officer from whom
you took that packet"
The captain led him 10 where the
body lay, with others, extended more
decently on the grass awaiting removal.
Gen. Brant with difficulty reprcssed an
ejaculation.
"Why, it's one of our own menl' he
said quickly.
eyes, general. They say it's Lieut.,
Wainwright, n regular OF the division
supply department"
'rhen what was he doing here?''
asked Gen. Brant, ster1lly.
II can't make out, sir, unless he went
into the last advance as n volunteer,
Wanted To see the fight, / reckon. lie
was dashing fellow. n West Pointer
and southerner, too--a Virginian."
"a Virginianl"c echoed Brant, quickly
"Ycs, sir"
search him again" said Brant quiet.
". He had recovered his usual GOODNESS
and as the captain again examined the
body, he took out his tablets and wrote
few lines. 1t was an order 10 search
the quarters OF Lieut.. Wainwright, ano
bring all papers, letters and documents
10 nim He then beclSoned one of the
detail toward him. 'Tale that to the
provost marshal at once. Well, cap
tain" he added calmly, as the officer
again approached him, 'what do yor
fnd?"
"Only this, sir" returned the captain
with half smile, producing small
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
AN OLD MANS WORK.

why tho Poor of New York Bless Paper
smith and His Baskst.
1t stands in a corner OF the New York
post Office. The clerks drop into il the
papers and magazines they would other
wise throw away, and the attendants
add every scrap Of reading matter that
is left in the long corridors. The spe-
cial policeman watches TO see that no
one disturbs ii.
At certain hours every day little old
man appears. He empties the basket
into bag, and this he carries TO red
box placed at the corner of Broadway
and Vesey street by the associated hos
pitals." He is known to few Of the peo-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
SMALL AND GREAT.

From a tiny acorn
A forest giant grows:
From a little streamlet
A mighty river flows.
Many fieeting seconds
Go 10 make the day;
Days glide into years. and
Ages pass away.
Many tiny blossoms.
Sprinkled DER the lea.
Make IL one vast garden
Beautiful TO see.
Many little songstcrs,
Warbling mid the trees.
Send a choral concert
Floating on the breeze.
Many grains OF knowledge
Added day by day.
Lay a store OF wisdom
In your minds away.
Every time you conquer
Passion In the strife,
You are one step nearer
To a noble life.
Who viii stand the highest
on the judgment day2
He whose valor conquered
In the bloody fray.
Round whose brow Is circlcd
Garlands fair Of fame?
Nay, But he OF whom the world
Knows not cen the name.
Who. when passions battled.
Conquered In that fight--
lie IL is whose name viii show
The highest and most bright.
Kate Clyde. I'm Golden Days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
Mistaken.

"You women folks" complained
young Mr. Syphcr, ut the supper table.
always laugh ut ibe least little thing"
"You wrong u.s." returned the benu-
tlful Miss Koolson. earnestly. When,
Mr.. Syphcr, did ever laugh at your
And while they were removing the
soup plates young Mr. Syrhcr looked
into his napkin and thought and
thought and thought.
As well as he could.-N. Y. Recarder.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
In Itussia Isods Arc scarce.

Beds are quite an innovation in Rus
STA, and many well-to-do houses are still
unprovidcd with them. Peasants sleep
on the top OF their ovens; middle-class
people and servants roll themselves up
In the sheepslSins and lie down near the
stoves; soldiers rest upon wooden cots
without bedding and IL is only within
the last few years that students In
schools hive been allowed beds.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
Animal Gratitude.

The proprietor OF monngcric re.
lates that one OF his lions once had q
thorn taken out OF his paw by n French
lieutenant IN Algeria. The lion after
wards ran over the list cf officers be
longing 20 the regiment OF his benc-
factor, and out of gratitud. devourcd
all OF superior grade so the lieutenant,
who thereby foucd himself promoted
10 the rank OF coloLcl.--Tit-Dits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03

photograph. II suppose it was over
looked. too lie handed it to Brant.
There was sudden fixing of his com
mnnding officers eyes, but his face did
not otherwise change.
1.-THE usual find, general. But this
time rather a handsome woman"
very" said Clarence Brant, quietly.
IL was the portrait of his own wife!
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
lie CHAMPION JuMPER.
when Closely Pressed This Queer Creaturs
Covers seventy Feet.

Covers seventy Feet.
The champion jumper of the world
lives in Bornco. which is one of the
largest islands in the world.
This leaper can jump 40 feet when IL
is pressed hard, aud it is no trick at all
for him 20 go 40 and so feet in single
bound. The name of the champion IL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03
The BIvrest Room ON Earth.

One OF the rooms in the Cove eminent
factory at Enfield England, where
small arms are made, Is said tn be the
largest in the world. 10 IL so vast that
n shout at one end OF IL would only just
lie heard at the other. IL contains 1000
separate machines OF $50 different pat
terms
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03

Every large mail-carrying steamer
that comes 90 New York from Europe
brings $4,000 unstamped letters. This
IN itself Is surprising. but the superin
tcndcnt OF foreign moils nt the post
Office says that what Is more surprising
IL that the senders are unable 90 pay
the postage, and the government here
has TO take the chances Of collecting IL
az this end
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-03

1T made my blood boill" he ex-
claimed.
"Yes," returned the family physician.
coldly. "your blood needs boiliag, too"
--Chicago Post