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The evening times., 1897-02-12
They Have adapted" Themselves

(From the New York Times
There are severe antitrust laws on the
statute book Why are they not enforced?
Mr.. LeNow saysthat the trust have adapt
ed themselves to these laws and are able
to continue their operations without fear
of punishment or molestation. They have
put themselves, we have no doubt, in a
state of similar elusive adaptation to the
proceedings and all the consequences OF
the LeNow investigation. But as Mr..
Lexuw said in his speech, the people "look
with just suspicion upon the possible crea-
tion Of plutocracy; they fear the vast
power andinfluenceof concentrated wealth:
they demand relief, and they must have it -
They'll get it-in report and bin.
Lexow will draw the report. Who knows
what trust attorney will draw the bill.
The evening times., 1897-02-12
Awful, wasn't il?

The advance agent of ''At Gay Coney
Island" assures me that Miss Jennie Whit
beck, soubrette of the company, wears her
own hair and avoids flip flaps and cart
wheels That settles it, l am Jennie's
champion One can't be particular whose
hair She wears, these ale hard times; but
her veto on. cartwheels is a novelty that
deserves rec ord. lst
The evening times., 1897-02-12

The Burglar" which comes to the
Bijou next is a distant relative of Mrs
Frances Hodgson- Burnett. Gus Thomas
made one-act play OF her story Editha' S
Burglar" and its success encouraged him
to rewrite the play into three acts.
The evening times., 1897-02-12
THEATRICAL TOPICS

James w. Morrissy, who introduced En-
ma Abbott to the public, and managed
Mary Anderson, Rhea and other stars, is
in the city attending to "Trilby's' nter-
ests. Mr.. Morrissy also managed Bob
Downing-for one week
The evening times., 1897-02-12

The longest journey ever made by a
theatrical company TO play single per-
formanee is the one made by Mr.. A. NJ.
Palmer "Trilby' company. They jumped
from Auckland, New Zealand, to Honolulu
The receipts for the one performance was
S2,700. 1t took fifteen days to make
the trip.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

While the late Frank Hatton was Post.
master General an exchange draft for
some $4,000 needed his signature. He
was not at the Department; neither was he
at his home. But old Sol, the messenger,
knew where he was although no amount
of coaxing could make him diyulge his
secret. He offered, however, to take
anything 10 the Postmaster General that
was abr olutely necessary. Seeing that
the case was hopeless, they gave the draft
to the messenger, who took il to the place.
The game had been pretty stiff, and the
chips were piled in a miniature mountain.
The Postmaster General signed the $40,
900 draft, then tossing il carelessly on the
table, laughingly said:
"Playto that, gentlemen
The laugh died out, and the game went
on, and ended, but the refreshing incident
remained as characteristic OF the man
whose good fellowship crowded out all
superfluous conventionality.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

few days ago a gentleman who lives
in the suburbs jumped on a Fourteenth
street car with a paper pail OF oysters in
his hand. IL was between 4 and 8 O'Clock,
that critical hour when the lives of So
many hang by strap. Before he had time
to reach for his life preserver he espied
lady friend, and, while he was in the act
OF raising his hat, the car gave sudden
lurch; his right arm came up like pump
handle, the paper pail flew open and the
oysters scattered in every direction. They
slid down the gentiemen's linen collars;
theyperched on the ornaments in the ladies'
bonnetS, trickled down the sills OF the win
dows. nestled i'm the straw by the sides of
dainty feet, and altogether caused gen
eraI CONSERVATION.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

The tally-ho coach used in the Ascot
race scene in ''Thoroughbred' is a re-
plica OF Lord Lonsdale's drag, painted in
his colors, black and yellow. These colors
were recently brought into prominence in
London, owing TO the fact that they were
those OF Ii Hung Chang. 1t WAS for this
reason that the English court chamberlain
appointed Lord Lonsdale's house in Lon
don as the official abode OF the exalted
Chinaman during his visit TO that city.
The evening times., 1897-02-12
He was a pead.sure Loser,

81 understandings you have changed d oc-
tors?" Yes; as there is no probability OF
my ever paying in any event, it occurred
to me that was losing lot OF none y i'm
having DR.. OIdmixon, when there was
Dr. Gushee, whose fees are twice as high "
Boston Transcript.
The evening times., 1897-02-12
Very Polite


"0ur new neigilt0rs are very polite"
said Mrs Perkasie to her husband W hen he
camc Eomc az night. ''Are they?'f Yes.
I sent 10 borrow their steplaeder and they
told me they hadn't one, but il I'd wait
awhile they'd send and buy one. ."-iIarDer's
Bazaar.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Have you heard .Bny'' Van this week?
Amend the dictionary. yam is no
longer merely a moving wagon; it isa thing
packed with Jokes, with fun packed around
them too thick for anything else.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

An Irishman, on being asked which one
of the crowd ne Thought the devil would
take first il he should happen among them,
promptly replied
Me, sur
And why do you think he would take
you, Pat?''
Because he's shure of the rest of ye.
sur
The evening times., 1897-02-12
Asking Too Much.

Police Justice tsuaveiy) : When the police
officer dubbed you. as you allege, did you
take his aumber? Uncle Geeha W taggrieved)
Why, no! couldn't, mister. 1t was fast
ened onter him. Puck.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Chairman Bell viii have both Bushnell
and Hanna on his hands. Excellent show
for q Queensbury match
The evening times., 1897-02-12
Costly, This Was.

Hear about that American young woman
paying S1,000,000 for a cigarette hold
er?'' "Get outl'' ''Fact. believe it
ais o had title or something ''-Cfncinnati
Inquirer
The evening times., 1897-02-12

OF his face is repulsive, but he has a suayity
OF manner that enables him 10 win the con-
fidencc OF men, and that was of material
assistance to him in Turing men to their
doom
The evening times., 1897-02-12
This from ..Punchv wheeler:

This from Punch" Wheeler:
When the Lake Shore Road was selling
excursion tickets during the holidays, a
colored man stepped up to the window and
bought one to Toledo, and then asked for
another for corpse, saying that his brother
died the Tuesday before, and he wanted to
take him up to the family and show him be-
fore he was buried, as it would be much
cheaper, because he could save eleven fares
that way ras
Awful, wasn't it?
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Appropriate office seeing services COR
tinue in Canton, where Yellow Jackets
are supposed to be on tap.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Mr.. Turpie's able Arbitration speech is
lost. The audience of three snored, and
no notes were taken.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Senator Sherman 5 anxiety regarding the
Treaty creates the suspicion that William
is un- English
The evening times., 1897-02-12
DIstinguished-Iooking.

what distnguishedIo looking man..
"Yes; the last time saw him he was on the
bench" what, q, judge?" mo. sub
stitute ballplayer. ~ Cleveland Plain D,a-
The evening times., 1897-02-12

After the DISAPPEARANCE OF that diary, it
is rather ro Ugh that &c. Washington should
be arrested for false pretenses.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Mr.. Cleveland has finished his extensions
OF the civil service: which does not leave
many spoils however.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Printing office employees complain OF
working ia tie cold. Wrong; IL is timely
practice.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Dr Abbott will scarcely thank Col Bot
for Joining in the raid on that whale.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Carson will feel like its old self again with
some lively scrapping in town.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

How much will We yler allow Miss Barton
TO help the suffering Cubans?
The evening times., 1897-02-12
THE WEATHER TODAY
GOOD AFTERNOON.

Andrew Carnegie is a foeman worthy Of
the Illinois Company's steel.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

This consular civil service agitation will
worry the crowds at Canton.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

The revival of the Moonshine industry in
Virginia will strike the whisky trust as
highly immoral.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

The present cabinet tendency to go to
school would have been more encouraging
earlier in the game.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

fhe Diario Official, journal published
in Mexico, still comes to the Postoffice
Department, directed to Mr. ". Q. Gresham,
Postmaster. General.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

We pity the poor scalpers if the railways
get the clergy on their side.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Mr.. Bayard has had a return feed by one
Of the Royal Societies he loves so well.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Following State examples, even the Ohio
River has cut out a new policy for the
future.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

When it comes to reconciling growers and
manufacturers there is lively wool pulling.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Baby Marion being a good Presbyterian
of course was chrs5ened in the Blue Room.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

st. Patrick's day has been selected for
the fight to obviate danger OF snakes in
attending boots.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

And so the cabinet is to get the commits
sion on the Pacific railway settlements.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

1t would indicate some fighting
Navy.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

mile or the campfire where the articles
| belonging to Weller and Butler had been
| found, and a few days afterward Preston's
body was discovered in a shallow grave at
the head of q gully. He had been shot
| through the head, his body had been
stripped and doubled up in a narrow trench.
Efforts to find the remains OF Capt.
Weller were row redoubled, andthe search
ers were finally rewarded Dy finding the
Lo1y of the seaman buried in a small trench,
precisely like that which concealed the re-
mains of Preston. WelIer's grave had been
dug on the banks of a small creek. Mean
while Butler had left sydney and had taken
up his aEode in Newcastle, N. s. w. He
had gone TO the Sailors Home and had
registered there as Lee Weller. He had
presented Weller's certificate at the ONE
and had stayed there atout week. Butler
was traced 10 the Sailors Home at New
castle and an accurate description OF him
was given 10y the superintendent He left
Newcastle and returned TO Sydney. Here
he engaged himself as sec ond mate in the
Hawaiian bark Hawaiian Isles, using the
name of Capt. Lee Weller. The captain
of the Hawaiian Isles decided that ne did
no. want Butler, and released him from his
engagement Butler next applied TO Capt.
Frazer, OF the ship Swanhilda, bound for
San Francisco, and laden with coal. Capt
Frazer engaged him q a seaman, and But
Ter became one Of the crew OF the Swan
hilda. The ship sailed from port two days
before the first evidence OF Buffers crime
came TO the surface, and the murderer felt
sure that he had escaped detection.
The evening times., 1897-02-12
SMALL POSTAL NOTES

While Don M. Dickinson was Postmaster
General, he received the following tele-
gram from one of his postmasters:
Have been brutally maltreated by the
postmaster. What shall 1 do? Shall
Come on?"
The Postmaster General enjoyed the
message extremely, and after a few pleas
ant comments, telegraphed back
Lick the postmaster first, then come
The evening times., 1897-02-12

1t appears that Mr. Slattery also at
tended a Y NJ c. club in Philadelphia
The evening times., 1897-02-12

The Dolphin shot three times at the
Three Friends, one time for each friend.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Isn't weyler getting little rich for TIA
Lee blood? Is tlis the same old FitZ?
The evening times., 1897-02-12

After Butler sailed on the swanhilda nu-
merous evidences OF other crimes came to
The evening times., 1897-02-12

1t was at tile beginning OF Postmaster
General Bissel's administration that the
government decided to prntits o wn stamps.
immediately after tile change hundreds of
complaints day poured in from all sides,
mainly OH account of tile non -stickable quail
ity OF The mucilage. While the Department
was racking is brains to solve the diff.
Guilty, some wag sent letter to the Post
master General on which the stamp was
riveted with four brass brads.
The evening times., 1897-02-12

Thefollowingisa unique letter iustrecelved
by Postmaster General Wilson from a
lady evidently in the tonsorial business,
which is here reproduced by permission:
ITO the General Postmaster. Dear Sir:
Would you kindly object to forward me
the address and names OF three or four OF
the best BARRIERS in Washington. | mean
the most stylish in location; where, for
instance, the upper class will be most
likely to frequent during the coming in
auguration. No matter whether hotels or
stores; half dozen if YOU would be kind
enough. 1t is business, of course. I would
inclose you a bill for the trouble; but
would fear offending you, aud never was
there, so do not know OF the best resorts at
all. / may come on for that-not sure;
kindly excuse my troubling you, and believe
me,
..ReSnectfulIy vo1rs Miss MadiSnn' -
The evening times., 1897-02-12

.sigped) Don M. Dickingson, P. MIG.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-13
The Us To Have That Tree and Dinner.

Everyone who has been favored with
a glimpse of some of those Christmas
dinners and trees provided under the
auspices of the VS. for the poor little
children Of the city, will be pleased 20
learn that this organization will con-
tinue the custom this year. Last
Christmas $50 Of the little ones were fed
to contentment on the fatness of the
land and supplied with suitable.
sensible presents, which must nave
kept green in their hearts the memory
of the kind ladies of the If not OF
Santa Claus himself 1t was possible
then to have the tree in City hall, but
as the State Grange will be there at
the time it has been decided to nave
the dinner and tree these will be in the
citv council rooms, Thursday, Decent
ber % One can donate to this worthy
purpose feeling that what they give
is really doing good, for the occasion
is made one of the brightest in the lives
of these children who do not have any
enervating amount of sunshine in their
lives at hest. Nor is there likelihood
of iniuring their self respect and inde-
nendence by such kindness for Christ
,,,ss is the time when the things given
do not bear the mark of charity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Elbridge, bright little 10-years-old son
of Mr.. Isaac Ferris. of Eastport, died, al
noon Friday, from eating quantity OF
dried apples. The little fellow was a
great sufferer for several hours. The
family have the sympathy of all in their
sudden and severe af1iictiOn.
Portland Division, Sons of Temper
ance, of Portland, the oldest temper
ance organization in Maine, celebrated
it's 5Oth anniversary, tonight. OF its %
charter members, the only one now
living is Benjamin F. Thorndike of
Portsmouth.
H. F. Farnham, who, for 3 years.
managed Rigby events, says: "As far
as Rigby and the Maine Mile Track
Association are concerned, the eXpul-
SIGN of Mr.. Barrett will not affect
their standing with the National Trot-
ting Association. There is feeling
among Maine horsemen that Barrett
has been treated unjustly, or that his
case was not fairly presented to the
beard of review"
The secretary of war has Transmitted
to Congress the report of Major HOXie
upon the survey of Union river, Me.
Major Hoxie says that the preliminary
examination OF the river was made
under his predecessor. 1t appears that
the sum of $225,OOO is required for !,
channel through the bar at the mouth
of the river 100 feet in width and feet
deep at low tide, and through the mar
rows below Ellsworth, increasing to l5)
feet in width in front of the wharves
at Ellsworth. The estimate includes
the construction of a jetty and training
wall.
The following decisions from the law
court was handed down at Portland.
Saturday: In the Oxford county case
of the inhabitants of Woodstock
against the inhabitants of Canton, con-
cerning the case Of pauper. The de-
cision is in Woodstock's favor. Judge
Strout's rescript in the case is as fol-
lows: THE pauper had gained legal
settlement in Canton before the sup
plies were furnished. The evidence
would not justify any different finding.
In such case the court may direct 4
verdict, which was properly done in
this case. Exceptions overruled."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-13

! entitled to the name of BAG DAD. None
| like him! None equal him! II YOU neg
lect to visit him now. while you have a
chance, you may regret it afterwards
He gives advice on business speculation
investments. insurance, love, courtship
| marriage and divorce, settles lovers
quarrels, reunites the separated and
| causes speedy and happy marriage with
tne one or your choIce The earth reveals
| to him the hidden treasures buried in her
| bosom. He locates mines, interprets
dreams. tells of your friends and enc
| mics. and removes evil Influences gives
advice pertaining to lawsuits. etc. The
troubled and unfortunate should seek his
counsel. Thousands of families long sep
Iarated have been reunited by his efforts:
thousands of hearts made glad through
his truthful predictions. The Professor
is ever ready to assist in all difficulties.
Prof. Bag Dad will tell you everything
without asking question. He gives per-
feet satisfaction. All business strictly
confidential. Sitting $l0O Prof. Bagdad
is the GREATEST LIVING MAGNETIC
PHYSICIAN of the age, and that he can
by the SIMPLE LAYING ON OF
HANDS cure chronic cases which have
been pronounced incurab BILE by some of the
best doctors in the world. Under his
MAGNETIC TOUCH the lame are made
to walk. the blind to see. the deaf to
hear. The gift from God, Professor Bag
dad. with his wonderful magnetic power
He cures all diseases by the laying on of
the hands Many people who have been
sick and crippled for years have been
carried TO him on beds and chairs and
walked away after one or two magnetic
treatments. The fact remains that this
power of healing by the laying on of
hands, is a power with which but few
men are gifted and probably no one liv-
ing possesses to the extent that this Won
derful Prof Bagdad does. Like the gifts
of the Apostolic Ages. as of oratory, of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-13
Special GOSPEL Services.

Mr.. Taylor had full day, yester-
day. He spoke at three services. In
the morning and evening as advertised.
also at the Jail. His sermon in the
morning was in regard to the Holy
Spirit, Acts xix: 2. An admirable pre-
sentation of amost important subject.
The large congregation present seemed
in full sympathy with the message.
Many were detained from the even
ing service by the severe storm. Yet
the house was well filled and those
present were amply repaid for theil
effort in getting out. The sermon was
very helpful and stimulating, after
which several were baptized. In place
of the customary singing, several sug-
cited. AS the first candidate entered
the baptistry the pastor repeated the
Mosaic benediction, Numbers vi: 24-26.
After the baptism, Messrs. Hatch, Tay-
lor and the pastor recited responsively,
Acts ii: 37-iI.
Then two candidates entered the
baptistry together, and after the bap
tism Mr.. Taylor read Matt. iii: 1917,
After this two more candidates entered
the baptistry and Mr.. Hatch read pas
sages from Romans vi: } So, and Acts
viii: 29-3S.
After baptising the remaining two,
Mr.. Taylor recited from Col. iii: and
Messrs. Hatch and Taylor sang a duet.
1t was a most impressive service from
the beginning. Several expressed the
wish that they could have been among
the number who obeyed their Lord.
Those who followed their Lords ex-
ample were full of joy and the after
noon meeting was very interesting.
Meetings will be continued, this week,
at the same hour as last-7.30
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-13

These conditions are due to disorders of
the digestion or torpidity of the liver.
These cause impurity of the blood, and one
cannot continually pump impure blood
into every organ of the body without max
ing those organs sick. Pump impure blood
into the brain and there is soon sick brain.
It will show in headaches, dizziness drows-
mess, dull eyes, frightful dreams and loss
of sleep. Pump bad blood into the lungs
and the result is consumption bronchitis,
asthma, weak lungs, splitting of blood OF
throat or nasal troubles. Feed the nerves
and brain cells upon the poisons of an i'm
pure blood and the consequence is nervous
exhaustion and nervous prostration. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures
these diseases and cures the conditions thai
cause them. 1t restores the appetite, makes
digestion and assimilation perfect, the liver
active, the blood pure and the nerves
steady. It is the great blood-maker and
flesh- builder. 1t cures % per cent. of all
cases of consumption. 1t is the'best REM
edv for blood and skin diseases. Druggists
sell it.
Wis. writes: II wish to say that DR.. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery is the best medicine
for the Grip that have ever tried 1 was cured
twice with it when l could not get any other
relief"
"a stitch in time saves nine" Doctor
pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser
tells the mother how to take one little
home stitch that saves nine costly visits
from the DOCTOR For paper-covered copy
send q one cent stamps, to cover cost of
mailing only, to the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y. Cloth
binding, 10 cents additional.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-13

During the past year, Judge A. G.
Andrews of the municipal court has
collected for fines, etc. $795, the largest
amount since he has been judge. The
court is conducted by him with as
much economy as though it We're his
private business, and Notwithstanding
the fact that all the prisoners in the
county Jail are turned loose in this
of sentence, the showing made by his
court some years excels those made by
some of the neighboring cities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-13
An ACCIDENT NARROWLY AvrRrtp
BY the Goodness Of Young Gentlemen. Sal.
urday Evening.

for every emergency, it is said there is
Always person in the crowd whose cool
ness VIII make itself manifest and he will
prevent an accident. This was the ease
at the railroad station, Saturday evening
wheh out for the GOODNESS of young
seh'ieman' there might have been a seri-
gus accident. 1t is the custom when the
'.z9 r. M. train arrives here to set off a
mail car upon the side track. and Satur.
day evening, through some mistake the
engine started before the connections had
all been unfastened. This started tho
whole train at brisk rate of sneed
whlle the passengers were getting on and
OIL the train. 1t happened that at one of
'Ae e0i s'eps tnere stood young man in
no way connected with the railroad COM
pahS' assisting party of people to alight.
AS the train started, he saw that trying
TO get upon the other step at the great
danger of being thrown between the cars.
was an aged Waterville lady who feared
she was to be left by the train, while
other ladies and few gentlemen were
pressing toward the steps, With great
presence of mind the gentleman jumped
to the old lady's assistance. catching her
just as she was stumbling and would
nave fallen between the cars. At the
same time he shouted to the people COM
mandingly to stand back, as there was
plenty of time and the train had started
through mistake. The gentleman's ac-
tions calmed the too easily excited people
and they promptly stepped back out of
the way and the train Stopped before if
had gone cars length. 1t was a close
shave for the old lady. however, and
what would have happened but for the
quick-witted young man, is horrible to
think Of