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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

Speaking of ancestors, it is highly
important to have good ones. A few
years ago a patient investigator made
thorough study of the Jukes family,
and the result was startling. 1t showed
what a vast amount Of evil could come
from a. bad ancestor or two, and how
costly a bad ancestor or two might be
to State. A similar study has been
made in Germany. DR.. Peelman, a dis
tinguished professor in the University
Of Bonn, reports the results of his in
vestigations in the case of Frau Ada
Jurke, vicious woman whose career
of prof1igacy and crime for sixty years
This woman, it seems, was the mother
of several children, and six generations
of her posterity, numbering 1884 persons,
can be traced. Professor Peelman has
identified and secured the personal
records of 709 members Of this family.
1t is found that 106 were of illegitimate
birth; 162 were professional beggars; "a
died in almshouses; 181 of the women
lived lives Of open prof1igacy; &c were
convicted and imprisoned for crime, and
have been executed for murder The
professor estimates that this brood of
paupers and criminals cost the State
on an average $4,000 year, or total
Of S1,200,000 for a hundred years for
their maintenance in almshouses, for
the protection of society against their
predatory operations, and for the pun
ishment of their crimes.
These are very impressive facts and
figures. They give force to the idea
that known criminals and paupers
ought to be prevented, as far as posi-
BILE, from becoming ancestors
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04
WE DoN,r CARE FOR HIM, ADAM.

I'VE DON'T CARE FOR HIM, ADAM.
Well, well, well Hoity, Toity! We
appear to have again aroused the SYM
pathies of youth and we may have ac-
cidentally hit one of the elbows of the
Mincio. Our young and always valued
friend the Register charges us with be-
ing forgetful about Adam. Our reply
to that charge is that however mindful
or unmindful Of the old man we may
have been in the past we are going
to forget him now and in the future.
1t has been revealed to US that he was
a Chinaman, and does the Register
think for minute that we are going
to make any more bluffs based on the
alleged fact of descent from a China
man? And does not the Register know
that one Of the chief and most neces-
sary arts of "our set" is forgetting I'M
desirable ancestors and trying to have
them forgotten by others? If Adam
was q, coolie Chinaman he was only "a
person." and we want nothing to do
with persons, either Of the present or
the past. Plantagenets and things like
that are good enough for US, and far
enough back. Forget Adam? Why.
certainly, just as fast and as complete
ly as we can. What's the comfort of
being Gin Society if undesirable an
cestors can't be kept out of sight and
out Of mind?
Our young and always valued friend
is not content with trying to fasten on
us descent from Chinese Adam and
asking us to be proud Of 1t. 1t calls
| us a '1aggard old adverb." Let's see.
| An adverb has some connection with
| Grammar, hasn't 1t? AS we cannot re-
| tort by charging our young friend with
having any connection with Grammar
we will hold our peace.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

''oh, I am to knock that big white
marble over the river, am 2" and
Seth gave the club his friend had
loaned him mighty swing.
Hold on Spicer, you have not made
any tea; the caddy will fix it for you"
ooh, haven't made any tea?" said
Spicer with vacant stare. II don't
drink 1t. anyway Is this a Chinese
game with your teas and caddies?"
The golfer explained, the ball was
placed upon the little pyramid of sand.
and before his friend could get out of
the way Seth swung his club and
caught that gentleman a prodigious
thump under the jaw that made his
false teeth rattle like castanets.
What in blazes did you do that for?'
shrieked the unfortunate.
Beg you pardon" said Spicer ner-
vously. II didn't know there was so
much reach to that darned thing" and
swinging his club again, while his
friend stood at q safe distance, he
struck the ground with a thwack that
splintered the club and sent singing
pains clear up to his shoulder.
After short, average dance and
some subdued swearing he procured
| another driver, and struck once more.
Where is it? I've knocked it out of
sight" he shouted gleefully.
His friend grinned.
It's right there, Spicer," pointing to
the ball, which reposed quietly on the
ground. "You have only knocked the
tea out of sight. Isn't quite as easy as
hockey, is it?"
Seth set his teeth grinly and deter
| mined to knock that ball across the
| river II it took all summer. The next
| two strokes sent the ball into the river,
at which Mrs. Spicer, who had arrived
| on the scene, remarked that the balls
cost 40 cents apiece, and the club 81
| which would buy her two pairs of
gloves. Spicer scowled gloomily at her,
| and going to work again, did finally
| succeed in getting ball across and
| into the long grass.
THAT is a bad lie Spicer," Seth
turned sharply around club in hand,
and fiercely remarked: Look here,
| Jenkins. don't allow any man to call
me a liar
the ball was called bad lie,' then
taking his turn he drove ball easily
a hundred yards beyond Spicers to
that gentleman's surprise and envy.
You will want % cleek," said the
golfer, when they arrived on the other
side.
"Oh. that iron poker. is it?" ejacula-
ted Seth, selling it and Immediately
driving the ball straight at the caddy's
head who was entirely out Of ordinary
range.
Jenkins here YEARLY remarked that
the boy was the only son of "a poor
widow, and possibly it would not cost
much to kill him. Arrived at the put
ting green, Seth said it was like play
ing marbles, but his ball acted as If
possessed Of an evil spirit; it would
stop just short Of the hole, then roll
over 1t and all around it, and finally
seemed to drop in of it's own accord.
Bathed in perspiration, but deter
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04
RECIPROCITY.

Messrs. Root, Rose and sattlg, nomi-
mated by the Republicans for selectmen,
are in every way entitled to full and
hearty Republican support at the polls
next Tuesday. They did not seek nom
nation, and they are only in the field
to do their duty by their party, Their
party should do it's duty by them, and
they should not be made to suffer from
apathy or a lack of interest in an cleo
ton which is not as big as some cleo
lions, Reciprocity is good Republican
doctrine. These gentlemen have ac-
cepted rather disagreeable task, and
they should be well treated by those for
whom they are willing to undertake it.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04
FIRM.
dressing.

"How are sandwiches quoted now?"
said one railway passenger to another
who was coming from a refreshment
stand at the station, with couple in
his hand. Firm to hard at 10 cents"
was the reply.-Harlem Life.
Meant Well.-Broolxs- do you
mean by saying that you will never be
able to pay back that five dollars you
borrowed from me?" Cholly Noscadds
81 wanted to relieve your mind.
can see it is troubling you. "-Puck.
How He Got Even-"I'm very sorry,
Mr.. Early" said Miss Elder, but can
be nothing more to you than ooh,
never mind" interrupted Mr.. Early; 1T
is useless to say more. have two
grandmothers already" - Chicago
News.
Weary Willie-De milk inspectors hev
hired OF Slobsy Slocum ter test milk.
Sunset Sims--Is 1t hard work? Weary
Willie-Not very. slobsy simply drinks
a little out Nv each can, an If deres
emmy water in it 1t puts him right inter
convulsions.-J
''Who is your distinguished friend?'
"Oh, he's private secretary to one Of
the cabinet members
''And who is the insignificant looking
fellow accompanying him."
That's the member OF the cabinet
Philadelphia North American
zone of the meanest men I ever
knew" said the oldest loafer, "was an
old fellow over near Plunkville who
used to go in for vegetarianism every
winter, until Thanksgiving and Christ
mas were over, just to keep from buy
ing turkeys for his family. '-Indianapo-
lis Journal.
$50, you've decided not to buy Lord
Harduppe's castle, have you?" Eyes,"
said Mr. Newrocks; "he wanted to in
clude 10000 bottles of wine at a dollar
a bottle and admitted that some of it
was forty years old. Why, can get it
right from the vineyards for less II
that. Chicago News.
Young man." said Mr.. N. Peck, "you
will never know what real bliss is I'M
til you have home of your own
"Eh?" said the young man, astonished
at such a remark from such source.
Fact Nobody but man situated
as I am can properly appreciate the de-
lights of going up to town for a few
hours of glorious liberty. ''-Tit-Bits
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04
Rorn ENDS YIcronIous.
AS Yale upon the football field
Covered herself all DER with glory,

Covered herself all DER with glory,
So now with tongues In windy WELD
She 'yanks the bun" in oratory.
Who has the gall to ask more of a
university than to conquer with both
ends? We do not pause for reply,
knowing that there will be none. Brain
VS.. Drawn will not be a conspicuous
headline in the Boston papers this
morning, and Harvard's lack of Drawn
forbids the use of that headline here.
But brain and Drawn" is all right to
describe Yale's condition and conquests.
The debate last evening was a little
late to have any effect on the Presi-
dents message, but congressman can
find in it material for thought and per-
haps for use in their business. If they
should come to the same conclusion that
the Yale orators did and decline to vote
for annexation we do not think they
would be Tar out of the way.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04
A GREEN HAND AT GOLF.

The Terms Confuse the Novice, and
His Remarks Are Very Queer.
1t was bright summers day when
Mr.. Spicer strolled out to the piazza of
the hotel after a hearty breakfast
which, with the clear mountain air, had
put him in pleasant state of mind.
Hello, Spicer, old man; when did
you come up?" asked an individual
who was dressed in costume which
seemed to be mixture of Scotch bag
piper and italian brigand.
Last night" replied Spicer; "but
what have you got that dress on for;
going to a. Leo Hunter fancy dress
breakfast"
His friend grinned and said, Fancy
dress be BANKED; this is my golf suit"
ooh, it's your golf suit, is it?'' muir
INJURED Spicer, as he gazed at the pair of
slim legs incased in exceedingly I'M
comfortable woollen hose, with thunder
and-lightning tops well, you used to
be something of prodigal son; but you
do not seem to have got the fatted
calf
Several other gentlemen in baggy
.
| chucked at this, and as the party
strolled off for the game, Spicer fol-
lowed on. He watched the preliminary
drives with considerable interest when
his friend, who was the last of the play
, ers, asked Wouldn't you like to join
US? think you could catch on to it,
Catch on to it," said Seth con-
| temptuously. do you think 1 tended
out at hockey at Boston Common for
| nothing when / was a boy?"
"All right, old man. Would you like
to drive across the river?'
Whats the use of driving across the
river when we can walk over on the
| bridge?" said Spicer innocently.
| "Ha ha That is not bad, but I mean
would you like to drive the ball
/ across?"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04
FASHION NOTES.
Accessories at the Shoulders.

Liberty velvet is much used as foun-
dation for the little neck capes and COL
lars that are more than ever in favor
this season for dress use. There is no
warmth to these capes, except that pre-
tended by the little square or triangle
of velvet on which they are made, but
they supply the fluff and airiness about
shoulders and face that go so far to-
wards giving an impression of an elab-
crate and becoming toilet. Such a
shoulder collar or collar-cape gives
Just the last touch to q theater cos
tune, it makes the nondescript street
garment bloom into elaboration and
| suitability for drop i'm at yo,Ir fash
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

ionable friends day, and it lays over
the shoulders in church when the tail
ormade coat is put aside and gives a
formally OF effect to the gown beneath.
Many Of these capes are made Of
grenadine on a velvet yoke, the grena-
dine being frilled. fluted and accor-
doomed to a chaos of tufts. Others
more dainty are made of chiffon. One
little beauty had a yoke just big enough
to support a great be-spangled, wing
spread butterfly which lay fiat, almost
hiding the yoke at the back, the wings
coming down little over the frills at
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

the edge of the yoke. In front the frills
and the befrilled scarf swamped the
yoke entirely, only the CLEAN of few
spangles showing to harmonic with
the glistening effect at the back.
This picture shows collarette of the
most expensive form, sealskin and err
mine entering into it, the first supply
ing cape and muff, the other giving col
lar facing and f1uted revers. But this
very model can be carried out in almost
any winter material. Fur trimming, Of
course, is desirable to lend look of
richness, but is not positively essential
This cape was sketched over a gown of
scarlet cloth, and was finished at the
back with a large scarlet satin bow
This looked a bit odd placed there.
but nevertheless gave an attractive
dressing. FLORETTE.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

Mr.. Holilday-So you think you would
like to take the position of superinten-
dent Of the works? Don't you think it
better for you to seek more humble
place at first?
Rollo-Why, sir; you have told me
that there is always plenty of room at
the top. Surely, you would not have
me crowd the worthy men who are
lower doWn!-Boston Transcript.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04
ADYNRrIsING RATEs.

Situations, Wants, Rents, and other small
advertisements, One Cent a Word each In
Bertion Five Cents Word for full week
(seven times).
Display advertisements, per incn, one IL,
Eertion. S1.20; each subsequent Insertion q, do
cents; one week, $3.50; one month, Slo;
one year, $40. ~
Obituary Notices, in prose or verse; 10
rents per line. Notices Of Births, Mar
riages Deaths and Funerals. 80 cents eacn
Local Notices Is cents per line,
Yearly advertisers are limited to their
own immediate business (all matter to De
UNFORTUNATELY, and their contracts 40 NOT
include Wants. To Let. For Sale etc
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

The $500 registered women voters in
Boston show that there are still some
women who value the privilege Of vot-
ing sufficiently to qualify themselves
for 1t
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

Two hundred men and women are
said to be interested In the Ruskin
cooperative colony that has selected
fifteen hundred acres in central Ten
nessee, six miles away from the rail-
road, for the practical demonstration
of the Edward Bellamy plan of gov
eminent and industrial enterprise. Bet
ter luck to them than they are likely
to have.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE Cry, 10
CENTS WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH, So FOR
SIX MONTHS, So A YEAR. The SAME TERMS
by MAIL.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

"A Montreal banker says that there
is an uncommonly large amount OF
money on deposit in the leading banks
of Canada, the last government state
ment showing it to be $215, 100000. The
deposits, too he says, are constantly on
the gain and it Is "a matter extremely
difficult to explain Can it be that
money from this country is going across
the border?
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-04

THE ToNPUBLISHING CO.
OFFICE 400 STATE STREET.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
WHEN in BOSTON, STOP AT THE

Rev. +. p. Linehan. pastor Of St
Mays parish, Biddeford, Tuesday
celebrated the 18TH anniversary of his
priesthood. having been ordained Dec
p, 1873. On account of its being All.
vent, no festivities were held but in
stead mass was celebrated in the
morning and then quiet dinner wac
given by Father Linehan to priests
from out Of town. who came to extend
congratulations Father Linehan has
been connected with St Mary's parish
since 1880, and his pastorate has been
marked continually by progress, both
spiritual and material. Father Line
nan took classical course Of study at
St. Charles College, Maryland and q
philosophical course at Nicolet, Canada.
afterward entering upon theological
study at the Grand Seminary Of Mont
real, in September. 1875. He was or
dained there, Dec. Il, 1878, by Arch
bishop Fabre. His first appointment
was to the cathedral in Portland where
he filled the offices Of diocesan chan
cellor and bishops secretary for up
wards Of two years. He was appointed
rector of the cathedral in 1881. remain
ing in that position until he went to
Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

There seems to be need of better
protection from fire in and about the
section of the city along kennebec
street. Hose truck No. l laid 1000 feet
of hose to reach the Vigue fire. Thurs
day evening. and the truck of hose :
was exhausted before it reached the
scene by $50 feet. There are about 10
wooden buildings down in that section
that are practically protected by one
hydrant. In case Of a big fire there is
still another hydrant that can he
brought into service by laying hose
across lots by hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Brownfield reports IA births during
| the year 1897.
There will be good many ice boats
| on Lake Auburn. this winter.
l.. L. Haskell of Lewiston, intends /,
open mine in his ledge in Auburn.
One OF Wiltons meat markets has
had four different proprietors within
the last four months.
Chelsea W. Hodgkins, who has been
! postmaster at East Lamoine, for about
| 20 years. died recently.
1t takes ton and half of paper
| for each issue of the Maine Central
| Magazine, and if in one long strip it
would extend AZ miles.
| The Portland & Cape Elizabeth Rail-
way is running extra cars to and from
| the city, during the holiday time to ac-
| cOmmOdate the shoppers.
| Mrs. Adeline Noyes of West Jeffer-
| son, is the owner Of three cornered
! odd square quilt which contains 1893
| squares, no two pieces alike.
A Bethel woman, Mrs. Harriet n.
| Rich, is operating a unique industry
| that is, shipping live rabbits to Massa-
chusetts and New York. to stock parks
| and preserves.
Arthur NJ. Sawyer is engaged IN
compiling a military history of every
member of Bosworth Post, Portland.
AS there are about $50 members, the
work is a most voluminous one.
1t is proposed to hold reunion of the
GnnphtV "a Tr1il, AT CIR MAJ
near Portland. next summer. This
family is one of the oldest in the State,
and the descendants are scattered from
Maine to Texas.
Eugene Spinney of Popham Beach.
has been appointed captain of the new
light house station at Damarisccve and
will lie soon joined by his crew. 1t is
expected the station will be open for
service the first of January.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bell Of Whiting,
recently celebrated their golden we'd
ding. At the reception which they
gave their friends. Mr.. Bell wore thu
vest he was married in 30 years ago.
An up to date Portland man, MI Os-
car +. Hunt, has gone to manufactu
ing fir balsam pillows for the general
trade. He makes them from his own
forest formula of fir, cedar and pine.
cured in such a manner that they will
give out a fragrance for years. From
Boston and New York he is said to be
having quite a call for them.
The second annual meeting OF the
United Ornithologsts of Maine Will he
held in the rooms of the Portland Ma
tural History Society. December 81
January /. with this programme: Bust
ness session for members. Friday even
ing. at 80 o'clock; public scientific
session. Saturday morning, January l,
'9S. at 9 O'Clock. This session will be
devoted to the reading of papers and
the discussion of matters relating to
birds and promises TO be very interest
ing indeed, a number of the leading
ornithologists of the State having pre-
pared papers and all interested in birds
ami bird lore are invited to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

Train No. 1902, west bound express
was one and a half hours late yester-
day afternoon and so a special was
made up at this station, running to
Portland as section number one of
train lu2. The first section was IN
charge of Conductor Pinkham and En-
gineer Murch. The train accommoda-
ted a large number of people who de-
sired to go to Portland and Boston at
the usual time and they all appreciated
the thoughtfulness of the Maine Cen
trail management in sending out the
special section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
Mrs. Geo. f. Healey,
22 Main ST.. VAUDEVILLE, Ne
I3mSS.nr
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN wArERWLLE
1ZZ N am 81
d3naSs,nr

Over the wonderful cures that Prof.
Cowan is making. After all other
powers and remedies have failed he
has taken cases and restored them to
health. He makes a speciality of
chronic diseases, such as brain, eye,
heart. stomach, nervous prostration,
and all weakly troubles; spinal, kid
ney and rheumatic. All having any Of
the troubles mentioned, should call or
send for circulars. Permanently To-
Gated at the Bay View hotel, Water
willie, Me.
ONCE hours 9 A. NJ. to 9,P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

The newly elected officers Of Wood
hine Lodge. ID. of H.. are as follows
p c. of H.. Blanche \. Norton, c. OF
H.. Emma Nutting: l.. of H.. Alice
Fowler: c. of c.. Alice NJ. Watson =:
recorder. Josephine Easterbrook; re-
ceiver. Emma Simpson: financier. Mary
Patten usher. GRACE Patten Walker
l. w. Annie Jacobs: Q. w. Charles
Jacobs; captain, Mary Avore. The
representative to the Grand Lodge -
Blanche A. Norton: alternate. Ella II.
CroWell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

AS the Lewiston train was pulling
out of this station, yesterday after
noon, the rear brakeman caught sight
of a woman flying down the platform
displaying signals of distress. The
brakeman pulled the line, the train
pulled up and the woman, rushing up,
said she wanted to go to Skowhegan.
But she did not go on that train and
as Engineer Libby yanked open the
throttle to get under way. the big saw
in Green's wood yard hummed a few
notes of The Girl | left Behind Me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25

One thing that stands in the favor OF
Manager Bradbury of the Fairfield
opera house is the fact that he has one
of the neatest and prettiest show
houses in the State and it will accom-
modate the biggest company travelling,
in New England. today. Mr.. Brad
bury has secured for the next attrac-
ton the sensational piece The Tor
nado" by Lincoln J. Carter. author OF
the best plays now going. The Tornado
will burst over Fairfield from the opera
house stage. next Monday evening.
Tickets are now on sale at LARA bees
under the usual conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-25
The Somerset HQtel. North Ansal. De.
DINGLEY & DECKER, GARDINER
HALLOWELL,

hats for many years been the home a.
sportsmen and the commercial man when
In this section of the State. The hotel y
but short distance from the best hsh
ponds and hunting grounds in the state.
The livery connected with the house ID
ample and the very best. The cuisine
speaks for itself ard the terms are most
reasonable. When making plans fcf
your summer outing remember the SOM
st=.t tosel Gee. HsClarke. DIcprissor