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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-23

The current number of this popular
little monthly contains five eXcellen!
short stories: Eleanor Stevens VIII, -
To Let" "Of Course-Of Course Not. "
Marchburn Mystery" and Their
Colonial Villa"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

strong inclination for the cIoister, she
was diverted from the purpose of seek
ing seclusion in a nunnery by the be-
lief that she could accomplish more for
religion by marrying a clergyman, and
at 20 she became the wife of Rev. Frank
Besant, brother of the novelist, Walter
Besant. She soon discovered that her
husbands life did not conform to the
lofty ideas Of perfect religion which
she had formed, and resented the disap-
pointment by not only refusing to go
to church, but by resisting his authority
as husband, and finally becoming
hereto. The result was a separation,
then divorce, and, after that, all sorts
Of trials and troubles for the woman,
which eliminated in making her a
leader among the socialists of London,
a colaborer with Charles Bradlaugh in
promulgating the doctrines of infidelity,
and subsequently the disciple of and
then the successor of Nine. Blavatsky
as the leader and teacher of theosophy.
Mrs. Besant has had a trouble life,
and it must be said that she has borne
her trials with much fortitude. Her
association with Bradlaugh, which was
maintained without interruption until
his death, resulted in ostracism from
society and all sorts of condemnation
from conventional people. But she pur-
sued her course unmindful of all this,
and even in the face of the fearful pro-
testations of her mother, whom she
dearly loved, and who is said to have
died Of broken heart because of the
actions of her daughter. 1t is through
Mrs. Moncure D. Conway that she be-
came acquainted with Bradlaugh, and
through William T. Stead that she sub
sequently met Nine. Blavatsky.
But Mrs. Besants life has not been
barren of good results. She became the
champion of the poor in London, and
by her tongue and pen did much toward
ameliorating their condition in life.
She procured for the overworked and
underpaid match girls such reforms in
their work and wages as materially i'm
proved their condition. 1t was due
mainly to her agitation that John Burns
was given a seat in parliament, and
under her guidance the working people
Of London were organized, with the re-
suit that many improvements in their
social condition followed. During this
period of her labor she stood one night
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

at the head or an army of workingmen
in Trafalgar square and when a regi-
ment of soldiers charged upon her force
with fixed bayonets, she stood her
ground, remarking they had right to
be there. Her bravery won for her the
admiration of all England.
After this Mrs. Besant became the pu-
pill of Huxley. and under his tutorship
studied science and philosophy. She
first visited this country in March, 1891,
and delivered several lectures In 1898
she made her second visit as delegate
of the theosophists in the Congress of
Religions at the Worlds Fair. Her
contemplated visit is for the purpose Of
delivering series of lectures in the
leading cities of the country.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
Things She Didn't Knnu.

Il am going into a stock company,
Emily" Mr.. Rising announced with
pardonable pride.
will you like that, John?" Mrs. Ris-
ings question was given with a tone
of surprise.
well, rather" returned Mr.. Rising
Il shall be an officer"
"Oh, John, that's splendid. Will you
wear a uniform? ?" Mrs Rising asked
with interest.
mo, Emily, the officers don't wear
uniforms" replied Mr. Rising.
"How did you get to be an officer
John?" Mrs. Rising asked a moment
later.
"A majority Of the stock elected me-"
Mr.. Rising answered.
will we have to live in the country,
John?"
What put that in your head, EN-
ily?"
I'D like to in the summer, and
thought it would be better on account Of
the stock"
That's curious notion, Emily. The
stocks are all right, A No. 1. No water
in the concern. They want me here at
headquarters"
"Why, John, didn't suppose there
was any stock without water"
Precious little in these days, but this
ranks first-class on the market, and
they let me in on the ground floor.
Hello! there's the president now. Pm
off, - and Mr.. Rising joined his bust
ness associate on the street
1T beats me-" said Mrs. Rising, as
she went about her household duties.
Il don't think Johns mind is affected,
but if stock can vote, and the officers
not wear uniforms, I'd like to know
what the world is coming to. l suppose
he meant city water would do as well as
the country but men are Drained
on some things. I'm thankful l don't
have to worry about business. It's all
l, can do to look after three meals a
day."-Chicago Times Herald.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

The German composer, Humperdinck,
who is introduced to American audi
ences this season by the presentation OF
his famous fairy opera, 'Hansel and
Gretel," is forty-one years old, and g
man of pleasing personality. He is re-
garded as Wagner's heir, and his opera
has enjoyed extraordinary vogue on the
continent. The libretto is based on the
nursery tale of the Babes IN the
Wood" AS a student in the conserva-
tories of Cologne and Munich, Humper.
dinck bore off ali the prizes, and after
teaching in the Barcelona Conservatory
he settled, in 1890, in Frankfurt
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
Hard on the Widow.

The following conversation is report
ed to have taken place between min
lister and widow, both of Aberdeen.
The widow, who called upon the min
lister, seemed DESTROYS of relieving her
mind of something which oppressed
her, at which the reverend gentleman,
wishing to hurry matters, exclaimed:
My good woman, you see can be
OF no service to you till you tell me
what it is that troubles you,
"Weel, sir, Pm thinkin' of gettin'
married again"
ooh that is it. Let me see; that is
pretty frequent, surely. How many
husbands have you had?"
"Weel sir" she replied, in tone less
of sorrow than of bitterness, this is
the fourth. I'm sure there never was
a wummun sac completely tormented
wi sic set of deein' men as I've been,
sir. London Tid-Bits.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

forty-four feet at the narrowest and two
hundred and fifteen feet at the widest
points, with an average depth of about
thirty feet. There will be twenty-five
locks, with fall from twenty to sixty
feet. In order to avoid delays and give
ample space for navigation, there will
be, at intervals of about eight miles,
sidings three-quarters of a mile long.
The locks will be eighty feet wide and
six hundred and fifty-five feet long. The
craft using this canal will be towed BY
fixed engines. The cost of the canal is
estimated at one hundred and fifty mil.
lions of dollars.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
Running Double Capacity.

In the year 1894 the De Kaib Fence
Co. of De Kalb, ILL.,, doubled the ca
pacity for producing their lines over
1898, which gave them an output of
~ miles per day. The demand for their
goods has been so great the past sea-
son, that in order to be able to supply
their trade, they have been compelled
this year to double the capacity of 1894,
which now gives them an output OF 40
miles per day. d.
This in itself speaks we'll for their
product and merits the attention and
inspection of our readers, and all that
are in need of smooth wire fencing of
any kind, and it will be to your inter-
est to write for their catalogue which
describes in detail their goods, COM
prising the largest and most complete
lines of smooth wire fencing now pro-
duced by any one plant in the country.
See their ad in another column of this
paper. ....
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

A man in Ohio, who had a grudge
against the postmaster in his town,
drank whisky and ate onions and then
asked for his mail. The postmaster
refused to wait on the breathing CEN
ser and the man complained to the
powers that be. After a careful inves-
tigation the inspector decided that the
postmaster was justified in his stand.
Much interest is now felt as to what
action the postal authorities would ad-
wise regarding customer who takes
ais onions straight
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

From Leeds, England, come samples
of a species of CLOTH and also a sort of
cotton, made wholly out of wood fibre,
these two woven pieces having all the
appearance Of attractive articles of
their own kind, says an exchange. Both
these novel textile fabrics are the re-
suit of prolOnglng experiments With
pine wood and spruce, which have been
angeniously torn to pieces in the first
instance and bleached by an elaborate
chemical process. After chemical
treatment in many ways the wood be-
comes soft white pulp, which is run
through perforated plates, the result
ing threads being dried by a steaming
process. These threads can be woven,
and the material is susceptible of taxi
ing readily any sort of dye. The fab
ric can be made at an astouishingly
cheap cost; it looks well, and has a GER
tain amount Of strength Experiments in
this connection are now being carried
OUT, and its appearance on the market.
sooner or later, is absolutely certain
especially in the form Of imitation cot
ton.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
Woman's Wit.
TOLD BY A SOCIETY GIRL.
RsMothlhE About Morphine, sa,ssun
SEoIAssos and Other Hhinra

MoIAsscs and Other Hhinga
From the Evening News, Newark. N. Il
Among tho popular society leaders in FssA
Orange, N. j., Emma Il. Stoll, q charfni5a
young maiden, stands in tho foremost ,,o,,t.s
She is of lovable disposition and the liobs
| of the social set in which she moves 49,
two years she has been sick girl from Il.
ternal troubles peculiar to women. and bs5s.
ing recently recovered, has given nie
reporter the following interesting account
instead OF improving under the caro- 81
my physician l became worse. For fiJs
weeks was unable to get out of bed ana
about six clock each morning | suffered
horribly. My lips were sore and lacerafsS
from the marks ofmy teeth, fer in nv effoflss
20 keep from screaming / sunk my teeAA
deep into my lips. At such times / HollsA
and tossed until the bed shook IilSe nm esi,ess
leaf and 1t finally got so serious Tint INA
doctor-l won't tell you his naune-o.nva ira
some morphine pills to take The Vefv
Thought of them now makes me shives
These morphine pills simply put me to sleab
Tor awhile and when l became conscioas
again my agony was renewed.
The pain in my stomach and back was
more than l could stand. Your blood n
poor, said the doctor, take sulphur and mo.
lasses,' and l did until it was a great yynn.
DER that was not molasses cake. Tt was
time wasted in taking it because was na4
benefited in the least; my suffering cor.
tinued, but by mighty effort after being b
bed so long. got up. Oh, but was a sad
sight then. From l12 pounds had fallen
70 ninety; my cheeks were pale and sunjSen
and ! limped yes, actually hobbled from
the extreme pain in my side Then read
OF DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
and the testimonials in the News inspired
me with hope. l got the pills and took
them. Before many days l began to inn
prove and before had finished one box I
1elt as II l could 60 out and walk for miles,
l soon stopped limping and through the
Pink Pills soon bid goodbye to my head
aches while the pain in my stomach and
pack slowly but surely succumbed to the
influence Of these pills that seem to be able
TO persuade all pain to leave ones BODY
Now am as l used to be; well and strong.
ltghthearted and merry but never without
the pills, See 1 have got some Of them
now" and from nearby desk she handed
out one Of the boxes.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in n ron.
deIsed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also
specific for troubles peculiar to females,
such as impressions, irregularities, and all
forms Of weakness They build up the
blood, and restore the glow Of health to pale
and sallOw cheeks In men they effect a
radical cure in all cases arising from mental
worry, over-work, or excuses of whatever
nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxes never
In loose bulk) at so cents q box or six boxes
for 81 80, and may be had of all druggists.
or direct by mail from DIR. Williams Medi.
cine Company. Schenectady. N. Y.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

point, and that is that the great relig-
ious teachers were men who had
reached perfection through having lived
many lives on earth, and that they con-
stltute a secret brotherhood, from
which members are sent at intervals to
teach humanity. AS Mrs. Besant is said
to contemplate a third visit to the
United States in the near future, it may
be expected that the agitation of this
peculiar religious theory will soon take
on new life
Viewed from any aspect Mrs. Annie
Besant is a strangely strong woman.
Born in England, of Irish parents, her
childhood was spent in an atmosphere
of pure religion, and, upon attaining the
age of young womanhood, she was of an
exceedingly devotional nature. With a
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

In New York there are cooking
schools for men and in several parts
OF Pennsylvania the former heads of
the families are compelled to remain at
home and keep the children in line
while the mothers attend church. If
the new woman keeps right straight on
and the lords of creation do nothing but
whine their discomfort she will soon be
looking after everything except the
babies and the rest of the household
dTudgery.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
paper.

Horseradish growing has been
brought to the point where best cult
waited will sell at prices nearly double
those realized for the root when indif-
ferent in quality. New Jersey sup
plies large part of the eastern de-
mand, best selling in New York at 81
to IS per leo lbs. This is for cultivated
horseradish of one years growth and
grown by experts. The finest grade
sells in Boston at $40 per 100 lbs, when.
washed, and So unwashed, with infe-
rior and dirty stuff lacking in strength
and attractiveness all the way down to-
81. so and So. At New Haven limited
sale at Sc Horseradish should be
washed before shipping.
She-l am saddest when 1 sing. He-so
are the neighbors
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

No one could have more clearly or
specifically shown the deplorable condi-
ton of affairs in Cuba than did Capt.
q. B. Graham in the address which he
read before the Loyal Legion. 1t would
be a weak and degenerate people indeed
who did not rebel against such grind
ing tyranny, and the spirit of true
Americanism would be dead did it not
sympathiZe with those struggling to
throw off the Spanish yoke.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

q. Miss Annie Redman claims that John
schug, of Berne, iii, aourted her for
two and half years, made her many
presents of value, and wrote numerous
letters in which he promised to make
her his wife, but in July his ardor
cooled and in September he wrote her
that their relations were at an end. She
demonstrated, but to no purpose, and
now she has sued him for $4,000. Queer
isn't it, how some love affairs turn out?
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

INCE the death OF
Nine. Blavatsky,
Mrs. Annie Besant
has been the &C
knowledged head
and front of the
theosophists. The
theosophist may be-
lieve anything with
regard to religion,
but the vast mass OF
I h an n orran ~,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

When a Pennsylvania married man
and a Pennsylvania married woman,
each nearly three-score and with large
families Of children, elope, let us hear
no more of the follies of lovers young.
Undoubtedly American children will
have to look more after their parents
The indiscretions of age are becoming
painfully numerous in all parts Of the
country.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
a Great Undertaking.

A ship canal from Bordeaux to Mar
Bonnie, connecting the Atlantic and the
Mediterranean, is one of the coming
public enterprises. The distance is
three hundred and twenty miles, and
the breadth is to be one hundred and
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
A Clean Of Intnllirnnoo

Il thought you said this horse YOU
sold me was an intelligent, reliable ami.
NAL"
1T is"
why, it tries to get over the fence
every time it sees a girl in boomers"
Yes. That's what shows its inteIIi-
Eence. "-Washiugton Star.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
The Romance Ended.

Gilbert-YOu led me on, an then. Civ
me de marble heart; you hav' took Men
DEE Gonzola cause he's a forriner, deny
1t If yer can-(bitterlyl Agnes, why did
yer Civ me de trlgid shook?
Agnes (haughtily)-Go thy ways, Gill
bert Fitzherbert, or I'll sick my dorg
on yer!
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

Adrian Constantine Arson, the hero
of many home run, is now appearing
in drama especially built for himself,
Clear the way for Capt Anse.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

Russia is evidently bent upon strik-
ing out at England, even though it has
to be done over the shoulder of Japan
or Venezuela.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

The blending of Blenheim with the
house that Vanderbilt makes a bit of
architecture of which no American is
proud.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

Holmes can only be hanged once"
says Chicago Tribune. But is there not
some punishment for thus numbering
the language?
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

IT is reported that the Comte de Gas,
tellane is losing his millions on the
bourse. Who said poetic justice was a
myth?
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
Serious, but Not Contagious.
Say, Mag, do you know i'm?

Liz-Say, Mag, do you know i'm?
Mag-Naw, his family jist moved in
ter our alley last week-but his ma told
de neighbors dat he is interleckshual;
nobody knows what dat is, but it must
be turrible painful disease, from do
looks of him.-Truth.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

A struggle between Russia and Eng
land for supremacy in China would
mean big boom to the publishers.
Such a war would be bound to make
many changes in the map world.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

Corbett announces with a flourish
that he has fought his last fight. He
will now go right on delivering upper
cuts and counters to the Ameri-
can drama.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

Since the massacres in China the
lives of Yegetarians are not so long as
those of meat eaters.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

The Canadians who seized the Ameri-
can tug Telephone would better ring
of.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

lIhy recently, signs Of age are becoming
manifest in General James Longstreet,
the last of the Confederate corps COM
manders. 1t is not only in his thin
white hair and white whiskers, but in
the stoop of his shoulders, his slowness
of step, and the lack of fire in his eye.
His deafness is worse. General Long
street is very unlike a military man in
his attire, for he affects clothes of sober
black, not too well made, and it is al
legged that a stranger might mistake
him for a preacher.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

They are now calling a certain class
of Pennsylvanians "Quaykers."
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04
BRAVE MRS. BESANT.
THE THEOsoPHIsT LEADER is
COMING HERE AGAIN.

Story of Her Life from the Time of
Her Marriage to the Present bay
Glance at the Religion She Is
Advocating.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-04

She-I am saddest when 1 sing. He-so
are the neighbors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
RICHMOND RAILWAY
AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY.
sTNEET-CAR TRANSFERS.
FACILITIES OFFERED
10 THE, IRA ELLING PUBLIC.

commencing January /. 1886. this com.
NAVY extended its transfer sys-
tem to embrace all connecting
ines OF street railway IN Rich
mond and Manchester. a passenger
g. allowed the privilege OF transfer 10
any connecting line in either city. and in
sny direction at junction points.
s'he payment OF 6-ceHt fare entities
q passenger to only ONE transfer-tickeI.
hui additional transfers are allowed on
the same ticket az any point printed
ssnger TO the point OF starting.
Al the parks and suburban districts can
be reached from any, point In either city
by payment Of one fare.
1t is a standing order OF the company.
Cor the convenience of transfer .passen-
gers. that cars shall walt at junction
Soints for the arrival Of car on connect
Ing line. II the approaching car Is within
he distance OF one square; TIE travel
ling public is requested to advise the COM
f' In Pts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
DRUMMERS TO MEET.
State Convention Of I. ?. A.s'to Be
Held In DaDYills Saturday.
MUCH IMPORTANT BUSINESS.
Delegates 10 the National Convcn-
sion ne Terre Haute, Ind, 10 De
Chosen-Mr. Joseph walierstein
May Re President

Tho State Convention OF the Travellers
Protective Association Of America VIII De
held in Dahvile on the I'd Of May ana the
meeting promises to be Of more una"
ordinary interest. Richmond VIII be rep
resented by Messrs. II. Ellis. Jr'' H. w
splIlman, A. V. Shea, ]. W. ka"iey' .
Doughty. b. e. Shore. NJ. ]. Binswanser'
ID: s. Harwood. Julian Binford' W. D
l.ockett, ]. B. culpeper. Hugh Goooe, anu
of,,cers OF the Richmond Post. Travellers
protective Association. who are Delegates
by virtue OF Office. In no
matters OF great importance VIII w
nrourht before the convention Tor con
.,deration. All state officers ana ue,e
gates TO the national convention, ., ., os s
se,d in rers Haute, Ind, on 'ne "a oi
n,ns will be chosen, and some very I'M
,,or,ant amendments and aitera'ionS ~
,Ss national constitution are to be as rs,
cnssed in order that the delegates 70 'ne
sa,,onsl convention may know how 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

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