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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

Attorney (sternly)-"The witness will
please state if the prisoner was in the habit
OF whistling when he was alone?" Wit.
ness don't know. | was never with the
prisoner when he was alone."- Columbus
Dispatch. ''
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29
Very Low Rates to the S

Via Big Four Route. Account one way
settlers excursion. Tickets on Sale: Sep.
TENDER 9TH and 2lst, October 9Th and 10th.
For tickets and full information call on any
ticket agent of the Big Four Route, or adj.
dress f. o. Mccormick, Pass. Traffic Mgr;
Warren j Lynch, Ass. Gen. Pass. & Tiki.
Agt., Cincinnati, o.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

Mr.. Gotrox--"What would you expect me
to do for my. daughter il you married herr"
Ge,eorgie Goodthing Slightly embarrassed) -
CORRESPONDENCE be willing to die for
her, would you?"-Judge.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

In order not to be an exception to the
rule, Guibollprd ran down his mother.in.
law. Briefly, what have you against herr"
asked his friend, impatienty. "lIer daugh.
ter, was the laconic reply.-L' Illustre de
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29
DOdging,

Tolliver-Can you let me have ten dollars
for week, old man?
Duero-What weak old man?-Harlem
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

!, Amanda lalighting from her wheel lit.
tic late for her appointment with Palemon)
Lave kept you long, dear?" Palemon
- Long! Many cycles have passed since
INC appointed hour. '-IIousehold Words.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

Young Lady-"You are wonderful mas.
ter of the piano, hear" Prof. ven Spieler
lhired for the occasion)- blay agtompani.
ments zometimes." Young Lady, Accom-.
paniments to. singing?" Prof Won Spieler
49, Accompaniment to conversations.
Tit-Bits.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

From His Point of View.-."Dd YOU see
the account of the new submarine boat? ?"
Yes; but didn't read it. 1t didn't inter.
est me, you know" ut certainly indicates
extraordinary progress" "Of course. Int
IN the wrong direction. Enough boats 90
down now. What want to see is one that
Post. s
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

Solitude is good school, but the world is
the best theater; the institution is tho hest
there, but the practice here; the wilderness
hath the advantage of discipline, and soci
Taylor.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29
The One Exception.

II suppose you were very much sur
prised when accepted your"
mo: why?"
"Well, everybody else was."s-Picb
Me-Up.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

After physicians had given me up, l was
saved by Piso's Cure.-Ralph Erieg, vii.
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1893.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

No matter how well a man likes whisky.
nc Ilkes to surprise people by telling them
ne mas Washington Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

- Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
NO fits attic. ,srst days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch st., Phla., Pa.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

To Cure n Cold I'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

Marriage induced by bumps on the head
IS much better than divorce rising from the
same cause.-Chicago Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

Even diamond ring on a hand with dirty
nails doesn't look very pretty.-Washinc.
ton Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29
Washington Star.

ana now my tandem bicycle,
10 Mabers door bring
want belle upon my wheel,
And one that can ring.
Detroit journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

Some people even think it is something
to be proud of if they are in debt heavily to
some prominent Washington Demo.
crat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

II is q good deal easier TO teach dog rew
tricks than to teach an old man grammar
Washington Democrat
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

Halls Catnrrh Cure
Ii Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

:, a cablegram from Constantnople saws
that the sultan wants time" He ought to
have eternity.-Chicago Times. Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

We know Of nothing that is as hard to
lind as matchbox in the dark.-Washing.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29

Its your. next move,' as the chess MIA,
er said to his balky horse. '' p'"'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-10-29
USE YOUR REASON

And Profit by the Experience Of othe,
People.
There are thousands of people who h.,
been cured of nervous trouble, scrofula
sores, rheumatism, dyspepsia, catarrh and
other diseases by purifying their blood
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. This grea,
medicine |vill do the same good work for
you If you will give it the opportunity
1t VIII tone up your system, create an ap
petite and give sweet, refreshing sleep.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
"THE INDIAN DOCTOR'S."
The Death or Dr. BOYD Recalls Change.
Wrought by Time on the East side.

II Is hard to find an old resident In East
Broadway now who remembers when DR.. David
Boyd assumed control Of the drug store at ~
East broadway. He died on Wednesday OF last
week al his home In Red Bank, ". J. More thnn
seventy years ago his fathcr.in.law. J. Masckcr,
opened the drug store at the place where 1t ex-
lists to-day. At that time East Broadway was
Hartman street, and It contained many Quaker
families who had cmigratod from Philadelphia.
II became the select residence section of the city.
and old Fashioned English basement houses with
wlitc door fronts and shining brass knockers
were in style. Some of them may be seen to this
day. The brass door knockers. however, have
disappeared. and the white door fronts have been
painted in other colors.
Mr.. Maseker dealt mostly In botanical drugs
and herbs, and he prospercd. DR.. Boyd married
II daughter OF Mr.. Masoker. and twenty years
after the store was opened he took charge Of 1t.
He was born in Brooklyn on June 10. ls2l. and
when IL years old he worked on u farm. Next
he became II g%roccr's clerk and then
an apprentice In ~ shipyard. In course OF
time he attended the Metropolitan Medical
drug store. He was thrifty, and had managed
TO nv $500. lie GfGrSd to go into business
John Law completed his course in the college
nt IN" same time, aud he and lloyd were taken
int partnership bE; Law died two Years ago.
Indian holding II bunch OF herbs. and from this
and The remedies which were offered for sale the
place became known IA the Indian doctors"
Soon after DR.. Boyd and Law entered the part
ncrship u thrcc-story building was erected on
the site Of the store with a hall and meeting room
upstairs. DIR. Boyd was II temperance advocate,
and he started u prohibition society. which met
III the hull. The building was christcned Botanic
Hall and became the meeting place OF the
social and political organizations of the dis
triCt. This drug store was prosperous when the
Red Bird line OF stages ran from Grand Street
Ferry TO the Battery through East broadway.
long before horse cars were thought ri. The
Rutgers, Valentine. Mott, Willctt. and
other old time families were patrons
of the store. The growth and development
-! the city, however, drove The old families to
Other sections OF the city; The site Of the old
Friends, meeting house in Henry and Market
streets Is now occupied by. a synagogue. The
Irish and German population or the seventh
ward had faith in the Old Indian doctors pre-.
"criptions, AMI his mint powders, were popular
among the old residents, especially On Saturday
nights. DIR. Boyd survived his partner. Dr. Law,
and also Ir. Cummings. who was taken in as an
assistant, and DIR. Plum, his sou,ln-lHw. Two
married daughters and his son. Ernest lIovd,
who t. nm, African, trader, survive him. His
grandson, Il. Is. SiCklcs, In the present manager
of the store. DR.. Boyd lived nj Rcd Bank, and
was nm enthusiastic yachtsmRn. He built II
yacht and sailed II on the Shrewsbury River. He
left property worth $5O,0oO at Red Bank.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28

native country. and the mother-house Of tho
order in France, tho administration OF tho af-
fairs OF the Abbey lies In tho hands OF the
Father Prior. After I had finished my dinner,
he received mo most graciOusly In his private
room opposite tho parlor. Father BENEDICT, also
a native OF France. IL an elderly gentleman. but
still seems to enjoy robust health. His massive
Frame, cnshrouded In the white cowl, Is OF
majestic appearance. while his face, covered by
a short gray beard. speaks OF high intellectual
most cordially. and appeared the more talkatiyc,
as ! was happily able to answer in his native
tongue. and could IN that way spare him tho
Of using the English language. which
Tranquility and quietudc," he assured me
duriIg our conversation, "you will find. / am
sure. most plcntifully here: peace. that true
peace Of the soul, your heart and only your own
with earthly wealth: our life Is an abs.cmious
one, consccrated 10 the. service Of the most
Blessed Virgin and our Creator. I presume you
know the old French sayinR:. lie bonhcur de
Fhonme ne %consiste pas dams les 6ieng, Qu'Ro,
n.ais dams t. cien gnn pent l1ircj, This is
With that he dismissed me. In the corridor
met Father Joseph. He kindly consented to
crafty my wish OF making n tour through the
ash have stated before. lies opposite the
parlor. on the right-hand side OF the entrance
hall, and also the adjoining office Of the Abbey.
and further on the kitchen for tho guests, we
tcry that forms the southeastern section Of the
monastery buildings. In its lower story this
portion contains mainly the rcfecfOrinm, or
lining hall. of the monks. In the second story
ired volumes Of French. English, and German
literature, mostly treating of religious matters.
md n kind oi u dryroom. which In case OF neces.
may also be used rs n dormitory. Tho upper
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
AMONG THE SILENT. ONES.
LIE IN THE TRAPPIsT MONASTERY
At GETHSEMANE, ri.

Reception ana Experiences or y visitor-aim-
pie Accommoastiops or the Menks-rnnu-
ences ana Impressions or the rincc and rts
fnmntes-Ruies OF tho Trnppist Order.
kentucky might well be named the land OF
extremes. II is q land OF wild, rugged noun
tains. inaccessible ~ravines, and arstretch.
ing regions OF blue grass, a land OF gallant Colo
nols and desperate moonshiners, n land re.
nowned for the queos'- grace and beauty OF It's
daughters. renowned for the eminent statesmen
II has produced, and also n land. perhaps. even
moro renowned for the lawlessness OF its mobs,
for the continual preparation OF ~lynching out.
RACES. and. OF late. for tollgate-dostroying. law.
and .ordcr.despising bushwhackers.
Nelson county. situated In tho southwestern
pnrt Of tho State. docs not form an exception to
the rule. On the contrary, "los extremes 80
tonehent!' rs the Frenchman says. Nelson
county has gained It's fame and won n name for
Itself. first on account OF Its numerous legal, and.
as we might presume. also illegal. dis,illcrics.
and, secondly. by having in 1t one OF tho strang-
est communities In the wOrld-thc ovcr-silent
Trnppis. Monksl
After years Of stU,iy ami close attention to
business affair, In Louisville. I, and what was
more 10 10 needed, my physician. deemed rest
On absolute necessity for my somewhat shattered
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28

story OF this. and also the adjoining portion OF
the building, serves at present ms II sort Of store.
room or Rranary.
The rstcctorium occupies almost the entire
length OF he lower story. II Is n barrcn.looking
urious comfort. Along the walls there runs a
double row OF roughly made tables, AT the upper
end brought TOT close by another table OF smalle.
size, calculated In space for only three persons.
Here. beneath "a cruelty, are seated at meal
time the Abbot, 70 the right OF him the Prior, to
the left the Sub.Prior. Toward the middle OF
the room stands the pulpit OF the reader. Little
low stools take the plac. OF chairs. Every monk
has his own place. and never during his life IN
the monastery changes II, unless directed to do
40 by the Superior. IN the way ofpunishment and
humiliation. The choir brothers. who perform the
DISTINGUISHED by their white habits from the
lay brothers, are. seated at the tables next to the
walls, while the lay brothers, clad in brown gar.
eating utensils are OF the most primitive nature.
At the place OF each monk stands a little blue
painted carthcn pitcher Tor water: the plate Il OF
Tin: the forl; and spoon are wooden; knives are
not used. In fact not needed. \ small carthcn
SisS ali ffFT tSs r bowls . a'i in %Ehi sap' the Esri roSH ar:
served. And Of how simple the food Is.
one may get an idea by reading the regula-
food. The use of meat. tsh. and eggs they
say, us forbidden In the community. butter
days oil only T.. allowed. In the common rcfcc.
&C., are used. Al The noon meal hall a l!tPS Of
meals silence j. obserle ed. with tho single eNcep.
ton Of tho reader, whose voice alone is heard.
Rooms adjoining the refcr;ory contain the com.
puuity Kitchen. The -~cullGry. and also thr
bakery; while above these the infrmary OF the
Abbey Is placed.
Again turning to the lett we find ourselves In
that part Of the monastery buildings which '-unts
the northeast. About onc'iirth OF this building
erected in the form ~ II cross. About 100 foot
IN the middle o. the ground floor H. taken up by
two smaller apartments, one the room for Che
%noviccs. the other the so'Callcd .alcfactory, II
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28

II IL Very Effective ir Xou Happen 10 lie No.
cu.tOmcd to u.

The newest hanl shake Is called the double
twist II was born AT the Horse Show. but it Is
such Il complex performance that II is only JUS.
reaching perfection. The title is more than nm.
attractivc; 1t IL ominons, and the uninitiatcd
may well beware Of ii. Concerted action is as
necessary to shake u successful and artistic
double lwisl ~ II Is to make an effective
stage fan. This II the wny the shake works;
Two persons meet and. clasp hands In the nrdi.
nary way, Then, still holding hands. there /, a
pcrceptiblc pause Of a fow seconds, and each IN
apparently inspired by u sudden impu!sr
TO make the greeting. more cordial and
less conventional, As though by an after.
thought, the two draw each other closer and give
cnch others hands. II hc.rty squeeze. 4 Very
lrrcgptshle interval between The clasp and shake
Il Indispensable to the proper carving out OF
tho new greeting. That's where tho trouble
comes IN. II one shaker understands this and
the other doesn't, IA bumped nose, bruised head,
or ,twiatod back is liable to follow The sudden
jerk. But Il both understand what might well
DC termed Tho, glad hand, things are somewha
equalized, and nothing moro or less than "A
healthy Vibration II the whole todS results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05

The difference of patronage on Inc
Electric cars on pleasant and rainy days
is very marked and was especially ho-
ticeable. yesterday afternoon, when tnc
sunshine came out, giving the WOMEN
good chance to get out and do soiie
shopping. 1t is q convenience that thes
appreciate, and it makes much dillei
ence to them whether they have /"
walk home, loaded down with buhdies'
or step aboard an Electric, and so nouns
q flying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05

CARDS OF THANKS. OBITUAps
NOTICES. RESOLUTIONS OF m
SPECJ'. ETC. will be charged at the r.,.
OF ten cents per line. No charges Iess
than seventy-nve cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCE
MENTS OF ENTERTAINMENTS, who.s
object Is the raising of money will bs
charged at the rate Of fifteen cent, !,
line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form
will be excluded from our local column,
except such as refer to advertisers occu.
plying space in Cur advertising column,
and will be run under a separate head a.
ore of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive IN.
JOURNAL promptly will confer a favo,
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05
STATE NEWS.
Lincoln.
sHEEPSCOT.


Pastor Meservey has been returned to
the M. +. church In this place for another
wear and on his arrival at the parsonage
was surprised to find the house illumlna-
ted and nearly 50 of the church members
and friends there to welcome him home.
Tables were spread with bountiful sup
ply of all kinds of good things when
were appreciated by all. After Satlsiy
ing the inner man, all retired to the par
lors where they enjoyed themselves with
music and social intercourse, till about
ten O'Clock. Mr.. Lewis Erskine gave a
short address of welcome In behaf OF tns
people, who each in turn took the pastoa
and his wife by the hand ana gave a tmelu
a hearty welcome back. Mr.. Meservey
responded with a few appropriate -
marks after which all Joined In slhgliis
"God Be With You Till We Meet Asa,htt .
The return of Mr.. and Mrs. Mesefveg ~ y
this charge is very pleasing to the peop,t
generally, for by their kind ana pleasaida o
ways have won the love of those outsioe
as well as those in the church.
KINGS MILLS.
Walter Heath will soon move his fanny
back here to his own home.-Mrs; Nettie
Albee arrived home last wee s,,,nmsr
Minnie Choate is teaching the suiliII ,
term here-Miss Hattie Harlow Is te a3;ii
ing in Carleton District. NO; io.5Miss
Grace Patter has a school IN Winuso o.,
Mrs; Geo; o; Bailey, W sI mas for ot the mast
three month we are glad to learn, was
able to call on her mother. one day last
week.-The Union Grange meetihs was
held here, May day, after w fine col nne
ton being spread for the gentlemen.
Much credit is due to the ladies.-M MI
Fred Laberee has returned from tn ne
West where he has spent IN .ile rasi ~
sister and brothers in Gardiner ana Ran-
dolph.-Farming here is moving Slowly
the spring being so cold and backward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05
Penobscot.
COMMA.


DR.. Tabor and wife, left for Nash
vile, Tenn, Tuesday, being delegates
to the Grand Lodge of Golden Cross
Mrs Nancy Maxim of Bay City
Mich, is with Alvin Emery's family
She was an Emery.-Charles Dearborn
leaves, Monday, for a three months
visit to brother in Minnesota
Charles Rowe and wife of Waldoboro
the efficient NJ. C. r. r. station agent
there. is with his mother, Mrs. j. :
Burrill, for one weeks visit.-Pariar
Lodge conferred the fellow craft degree
Saturday evening.-That is good APP
bearing mare Ed Melven drives, sire
Erwin M.-Isaiah Pratt is very Ill.
ETNA.
Our schools commenced May Sd, with
the following teachers engaged: NO /,
Minnie Hutchings and Margaret Nutter;
No. 3, Ida Cole; No. 8, Viola Sylvester;
No. 5, Jennie E. Sanborn; No. 6, Gertie
Sanborn; No. s. Mabel Illusions. The
schools in Nos. l and are not TO com
mence until the tenth of May.-Mr. Dow
Babb of Newport. was in town Mon
day selling agricultural Implements
Detective Hartman of Bangor, was in
town today-Captain Welcomb is visit
ing in Newport and Stetson, for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05

Houlton is grieved at the State valua
ton of it's property.
DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup is
pleasant to take positively harmless to
the most delicate constitution, and abso
lutely sure to cure the most obstinate
cough or cold. A household boon.
m, W&f&wky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05
for Sa!e OK to Rsl.
W ~ II
&f& wky

Small advertisements not exceeding
tRer head Of WANT TGfSs FoR skLE to-
LET, LOST. &C., will be inserted two
times for Is cents. three times for 80 cents
and one week for so cents, ADVANCE
PAYMENT. In sending by mail remit
lance of postage stamps or postal note
should be made with order, as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05

A new brush has been received for
the city street cleaner. New brooms
do great work. history tells us. How
happy we shall be when it gets into the
dust of the fray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05

Hon. L. T. Carleton went to Portland
yesterday TO join the other fish ana
game commissioners, who are holding
hearings in Cumberland county relative
TO ponds and streams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05
Waldo.
CENTER MoNTvULE


Last Thursday. April 20. n three wear,
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs John Bovn-
Ton was burned to death The mother
leit her three little children alone for a
rev minutes while she went to a neigh
nors and on her return found the girl
ueao with the clothing nearly all burned
from her body, The oldest child a bov
OF hve. said they were PLAYING with
matches. James L. Ramsey is oiiing and
palntins the grange dining room.-Alden
Jackson of Pittsfield has been visiting =
3. Jackson.-West p. Jones shot fwn
nav, hawks last week inside of five minutes
ne Iirst one spread three feet from lin
70 UP and its dying cries summoned il
inate which became an easy victim. The
female spread two feet and nine inches :
-. l.. jackson and r. H. Kane visited
augusta aug Is last Week.-Mrs. Madge Thomp.
iriends.-Misses Della and Effie KAN
nave returned from Unity-Mrs. Bennis
stevenson Of Waterville. is at o. A. Ram.
.sl -sLnomas Smith is painting car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05

Mr.. ]. p. Randall, the proprietor of
the Cony House. accompanied by Mrs.
Randall. went to Boston, yesterday
afternoon, for a few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05
Washington.
COLUMBIA FALLS.

COLUMBIA FAILS.
Miss Mabel Leighton is visiting friends
in town.-Quite a number of young peo-
pie went to Columbia. Saturday after
noon to play ball.-ReV. S. Q. Young will
conduct services at the M f. church,
Sunday He will remain with us another
year.-Al the schools commenced Mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05

Guy o. Vickery returned from Bos-
ton. Tuesday, with a complete line oil
the latest summer novelties. If you are
obliged to purchase a waist SET OF
leather belt you win do well to take ad-
vantage Of his special offer for this
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-05

After three gloomy, cold days W.
sun shone, yesterday afternoon anu
great was the rejoicing thereat ooih'
of the women who have had new mats
reproachfully waiting for geou u"'
to come, came out, yesterday, Simply ~
show-hut. that's only natural; and the
man that can't appreciate a good looA-
ing hat, or a good looking woman
ought to be kept off the streets ai'o-
gether at this season of the year i'''
that sunshine was good, very soou' am
again we say, the world rejolced.