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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12
Farm Notes.

A recent bulletin of the Missouri agri-
cultural experiment station deals with
soil fertility, and the production. preser-
walton and use of farm manures. 1t is
estimated that the manure produced
each year by the farm animals of the
United States is worth the enormous sum
of $1,000. OK, 600. On the same basis the
value of the manure excreted by the
farm animals in Missouri each year
would amount to S500O0.OOO. This esti-
mate for Missouri is probably too high.
since a relatively smaller quantity OF
foods producing rich msinures. such as
cottonseed meal. linseed meal. wheat
most OF the eastern and northern states
The value of this product of the farm is
large enough. however. to warrant our
most serious attention and to justify the
employment of such measures as are
necessary to preserve without waste and
Apply IN the best manner. all the m:nures
prpduced. se3i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

CARDS OF THANKS. OBITUARY
NOTICES. RESOLUTIONS OF RE-
SPEcT. ETC, will be charged at the rate
Of ten cents per line. No charges less
than scventy-nve cents.
ALL ADVERTISING ANNOUNCE.
MENTs or ENTERTAINMENT. who's.
object is the raising OF money will be
charged at the rate OF fifteen cents
line.
ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form.
win be excluded from our local columns.
except such as refer to advertisers occu-
pying space In our advertising columps.
and will be run under separate head on
one of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
JOURNAL promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Citizens of Augusta and vicinity to
know If you are contemplating on paint
ing or papering this spring that before
doing so it would be to your advantage
to give me call, as am better prepared
than ever before to attend to all kinds
of house painting and paper hanging.
that cannot be equaed this side of New
York in designs, quality and prices All
orders by. mail promptly attended to.
+. W. Colby. No. 6 Page street.
mars. dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12
FoR 0ALM

Farm for sale in West Gardiner, four
miles from Hallowell on Litchfield road.
said farm contains 10 acres of land
conveniently divided into field and pas
turc, 400 cords wood on the farm. good
orchard, mostly young. produced nearly
100 barrels of grated fruit last year. cuts
10 tons of hay, good buildings. well wat
cred. good school and church privileges.
near Would exchange for good renting
property in Augusta or Hallowell. Apply
to Geo. w. Carter. "A Second St, Hal
lowell, Me. mars. d2wS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12
fcr Salc or To YET.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines Uhirty Words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE, to
LET. LOST. &C., will be inserted two
times for % cents. three times for IS 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, 1897-03-12

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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Pa. a,u up "
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

full cures made ali over the country, speak
volumes for the virtue OF this wonderful
preparation.
Just give it trial if you suffer from sleep
lcssness, loss of appetite, despondency,
dyspepsia, nervousness, rheumatism. kidney,
liver, lung, blood or heart diseases. We
know it will help you, and euro If there il
any chance, besides saving you enormous
doctor bills.
The Kickapoo Indian Remedies are sold
by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Capital Grange will throw open its
doors Saturday evening, March 20. and
invite in friends and neighbors to lis
ten to an address by Maj. c. J. House,
upon MY Recollections of the Battle
of Petersburg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

The Free Baptist church society has
extended call I'd Rev. w. J. Twort of
Lynn. Mass, to become its pastor. and
he has accepted. He has been seven
years in Lynn. and is there highly re-
spccted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

We are informed that a teacher has
been secured for the Jewett school In
Ward 4. so that the term can be con-
tinued for its usual term. This school
was recently closed on account of the
illness of the teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

LADIES. my monthly regulator has
brought happiness to hundreds OF anx-
iOns women; have never had single
failure. no other doctor can say this;
longest cases relieved in to days with.
out fail; no pain, no danger, no Interior
ence with work, by mail. 81; all letters
40 fremont ST., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

A strong. healthy man, 20 years of age.
of strictly temperate habits, would like
a chance in Augusta, Hallowell or Gardi-
ner, to do any kind of manual labor. Am
not afraid of hard work. Can give the
very best of references. Inquire at the
Journal Office. inarchStltw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

At the Salvation Army barracks
next Saturday evening. stan CAPTAIN
Hargraves OF Boston. win give a talk.
illustrated with magic lantern views
on The Evil Influence Of King AGO
hol. or the Drunkard's Home" DROP
in IL you can get around that way. LOT
you will he welcome. Capt. Hargraves
will conduct the meetings. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement Of Trains in Efee'
October 4, 1896.
Passenger trains leave Augusta ~ folle.
THROUGH TRAINS,

Passenger trains leave Augusta ~ Sollo.
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-ASo A. N. for Lewiston.
Land. Bridgton. Boston and Montreal; 10.1
A. a. Daily for Brunswick. Lewiston.
Portland and Boston, week days con.
meets also for Pennington, PhillipA
RanEeley, Carrabasset, Rockland, Mont
real, Toronto and Quebec: 3O5 and 3.5O F. n.
lexpress( for Brunswick, Bath, Lewiston.
Portland, Boston; 11.OO r. M. might Pull.
mani every night for Lewiston. Bath,
Portland and Boston; IS0 A. n. Portland
GOING EAsr-l.5o A. M. (nisht sx.
pressl for Skowhegan, Belfast, Bangor.
Bar Harbor. st. Stephen, st. John, Hall
fax and Aroostook county; $40 A. NJ. for
Wat Wateryills; skowhesan, bangor. Vance.
for Wateryille; 2& p. M. for Bangor, Bar
Harbor. Old Town and Houlton via B. 4
A.: BAL p. M. for Waterville. Oakland.
North Anson, Bingham, Skowhegan. Bel.
fast. Foxcroft and Greenville. Bangor,
Old Town and Aattawamkeag; 7lS +. n
for Waterville.
SUNDAYS only, Sis A. N. ana a.SS p
n: for Waterville and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at 1.U
A. M. eOing east does not connect for Skow
hogan on Monday mornings, or for Bel.
fast. Foxcroft or beyond Bangor. Sunday
mornings,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Few amateur plays have been 50
we'll received as THE Spirit of Nine
teen Hundred and One" in which THE
New Woman" is continually shown up
in amusing situations. Everyone Is
glad 1t will be repeated. next Monday
evening. at the Unitarian parlors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

On account of the great press OF
business at the Augusta pcstonlcc, L
has been necessary to increase me
number of clerks. Thomas H. Bcdee
and Arthur T. Handy have been
selected from the eligible cncs TO as
sist in the work. They have been
earning their pay Of late. these pcssai
clerks. as never before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

There will be no service at the Meth
odist church. next Sunday evening.
except the 8 o'clock meeting. The pas
tor, Rev. c. 8. Cummings. will preach
in the morning as usual, but is to rest
the remainder Of the day. Plans for
the future will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Aahssssr-1useh -Rrevlsk Ass'n
retommends the use Of the greatest Of
all tonics. "Malt- Nutrine.'' and guar
antees the merits claimed for 1t. For
sale by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

VIAL centres. IL
cures quickly
and permanent
ly. 1t contains
no poisonous
minerals brother
deleteriOuS mix
lures.
. 1t has been
used for years
by the Indians,
and is made to-
day from roots,
herbs and barks
exactly as it was
made by them
for centuries.
Their notorious
health, strength,
and longevity, as
well as the thou
,n.,l, nf u.nnla,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

I The hat display in E. +. Davis &
Co. s would indicate. from the presence
of the sombrero, that the Mexican
style of hat here would be no more Of
an innovation than the Mexican cli-
mate that we appear to be coming
into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Cora Wlthani, known as Cora Corson,
was released. Thursday. from the Jail
after having been there On liQucr in
dictments since last May. Ten months
it was hard term for her to endure,
and she promised on leaving the jail
to return to her husband, and sell no
more liquor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Hon. Sylvester Bartlett OF Eliot.
member of the last House, has been in
the city several days and during his
stay has taken occasion to call on
someof his many friends at the Capitol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Swift and Turner are not necessari-
~ putting on airs. but they are GER
tainly putting on new coat OF paint
that brightens the inside appearance
Of their store greatly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

It's Just this lack of attention to little things
that's the cause of thousands Of deaths daily.
A slight pain here, trifing irregularity
somewhere else. Nothing Of importance yon
think-a little quinine-a little stimnlant-a
little Of this or that. You obtain what appears
to lie relief. hut you're only laying up future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

''The Kelley Institute of the Eass
for the cure OF the liquor sad NOR
phine habits is located at North Con,
way, N. III. We have no branch lnsus
tute. mArzs usHsU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Mrs. w. F. Getehell has returned
from Winslow. Where she has been
making a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Dir. L. ]. Croker has recovered from
q. two weeks illness with a general
cold, sore throat. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Miss Helen Films of Lewiston, is
visiting her nephew, A. A. Soule in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Mrs. Al. I. Gould Announces the re-
opening of her dressmaking rooms at
. Bangor street, on March Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Old papers, whole and clean. at Ken.
nebec Journal once. price 10 cents pei
hundred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

purifiers, and besides it inyigorates and
puriiies the system by dispelling all poison
GUS secretons.
1t has no equal as an invigorant of the
stomach, kidneys, liver and blood, and cure
for all disorders originating from these great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. +. E. Thurston of New
Sharon, are visiting relatives in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

A number of desirable residences in
Augusta. Maine, varying in prices from
$3.50 to Si50J; also several 10 to Is acre
places in the suburbs OF this city: one
two-story house and lot i'm Lewiston.
Maine. n number of farms in Kennebec
county. varying in price from $1,000 to
w. WhitehOuse, Attorney. Augusta. Me.
ian1 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Rev. S. H. Beale OF Camden. is visit
ing in the city for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Miss Watson has returned to Bath,
after visiting friends in the citys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Forty dollars per month salary. A few
energetic ladies and gentlemen to canvass.
Above salary guaranteed. Call or adj
dress, w. Il. Bragdon, Franklin. Maine.
mara l1xva
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

A man and wife to work on a farm
with references; man must be strictly
temperate; also ten general houSework
girls, good wages. 1t is our aim to place
only reliable help and those with good
references. Help of all kinds supplied at
short notice. ! also carry a full line of
ready made corsets and shoulder braces
&c. Corsets made to order a speciality
Mrs. Lizzie BOyes, w. c. r.. L. rooms
223 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12
Do YOU USE RUGS? --l - -
Interesting @xhah lslsS 81
Hllsh Glaas Antique
Oriental Rugs.
Messrs. Hooper, Son & Leighton
1.-THE Household Outfitters,"
Portland Maine

and beg. 10 ace
that in a they shall sycd for
inspection sale. q extraordinary ind
collection Of Rare Antique Oriental
IL amdII nms.insss.
These been collected abroad for this lul-
by O. L. ted rug.
noisscuI. the collection
The o q ion, every
- sold tho highest bid received.
DIS
offered ~in.: date and complete Of
exhibit o You II, ~.
IScspcctfully,
Keeper, Sem 4 heigAsea,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Sapolio.
MunyOn.
Nation Co.
Lost-Mitten.
Frank II. Partridge.
Hooper Son Il Leighton.
X. w. SOule has "A new ad.
Maine Mutual Fire Ins. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12
A TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE.
Hundreds Of Lives Lost.
The Cause Seemingly Trivial.-h
Loss Fatal.
The Indians Skill. All Praise His
Name.

BROKEN bolt seems
harmless enough. Yet
Just such q little thing
as this was the cause OF
the destruction OF one
Of the finest ocean
steamers ever built, the
loss of thousands OF
dollars. the death of over
q hundred human
beings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

This is the PUREsT DRINKING WAT.
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY No
ORGANIC NATTER IN 1T. 1t boils up
through. clean white sand from beneath
a solid layer of clay which strictly pro-
tects it from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
linking WATER should order PURE,
One gallon daily per MONTH. .75cts.
Each extra gallon daily per month. .25cts.
One half gallon daily per month Scots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Miss Nellie S. Little Of Portland, Is
visiting at Mrs. Lambard's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Dean Estes of Weeks Mills. was in
the city. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Through tickets TO California and all
points South and West may be had Of i.
H.. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free Of ex-
pense. GEORGE +. EVANS. General
Manager: +. T.. BOOTHBY, Gen'l Pass
and Ticket Agent.
Portland. Sept. -. 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Miss Maud Trask is very III with
pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

FARM FOR SALE-The south farm of
the late Chas. Il. Hamlen. situated in the
town of Sidney on the river road nine
miles from Augusta and Waterville: con-
tanning 40 acres. divided into woodland,
pasture and hay land. has two and a half
story house, slate roof, has ten rooms and
all necessary farm buildings and work
shop. VIII be sold on easy terms. Apply
to J. c. Sullivan. 2. Common street. char
lestown, Mass. ynar5d&w4ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Kennebec school teachers will own
the town. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Boilers and engines suitable for saving
wood from to so horse power. A. ID
Ward, 1876 Water street. mar6dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

w. r. Hislor Of Windsor. was in the
city. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

H. p. Dennison OF Paris, was In the
city, Thursday. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Girl for general Homework. Must be
a good cook. No washing. High wages
paid for competent help. Inquire at
Journal Office. d&wu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

with an Air Cushion Rubber Stamp
and indelible Ink. Stamp with name.
(any. style. of type and self-inking in
delible pad. always ready for use only
so cents. Packed in Il neat case and
mailed to any address upon receipt OF
price. G: w. Fletcher. 50 Chapel St: Au-
guSta. Me. feh12dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Good. steady girl. for restaurant work.
Apply to G. NJ. Williams, 10i Water
street, Gardiner feb5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Mrs. Noble returned to Lewiston.
Thursday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Cheap for cash. New upright piano.
handsome French burl walnut case, and
rare quality of tone. Enquire at As Sew
all street, Augusta. march2 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

WANTS put in these columns secure
more answers than those who have not
tried are aware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

Mrs. spofford returned. Thursday, to
Deer Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

AUGUSTA. MAINE.
Analysis from the fifth annual report OF
the Maine State board of health
The SPARKLING CLEARNESS justi-
lies the fanciful NAME of the SPRfI>G.
CHEMICALLY and MICROSCOPTCAL-
LY IL IS ONE OF THE PUREST or.
WATERS" Date of examination, April
", 1889. Analysis of sample of water No.
ZIG expressed in parts per 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12
BANGOR & AROOSToOK R. |

Pullman Buffet Parlor ears between
Houlton and Bangor on trains ieayina
Houlton At $50 A. Al. and Bangor. At 4.N
r. n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12
Local Matters.

Mrs. Noble returned to Lewiston,
Thursday,
Mrs. spofford returned. Thursday, to
Deer Isle.
Miss Maud Trask is very M with
pneumonia.
w. r. Hislor Of Windsor. was in the
city. Thursday.
II. p. Dennison OF Paris, was In the
city, Thursday. -
Kennebec school teachers will own
the town, today.
Dean Estes of Weeks Mills. was in
the city, Thursday
Miss Nellie S. Little of Portland, is
visiting at Mrs. Lambard's.
Rev. S. H. Beale OF Camden, is visit
ing in the city for few weeks.
Miss Watson has returned to Bath,
after visiting friends in the citya
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-12

r. A. LAWTON. supt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Power of the Mnrseillaise.
Col. T. W. Higginson In the Atlantic

Nothing of the kind in this world can be
more impressive than the way in which an
audience of 5000 French radicals receives
that wonderful air Uhe Marseillaise)
observed that the chorus of young men
who led the singing never once looked at
the notes, and few even had any, SO IA
miliar was it to all. There was a perfect
hush in that vast audience while the softer
parts were sung; ard no one Joined even IN
the chorus at first, for everybody was lis
tening. The instant, however that the
strain closed, the applause broke like q
tropical storm, and the clapping Of hands
was like the taking fight of a thousand
d6Nes all over the vast arena. Benin |
those twinkling hands the light dresses of
the Ladies and the blue blouses of work.
iEgmen seemed themselves to simmer in
TIE arr; there was no coarse noise of
pounding on the floor or drumming on ,ne
seats, but there was a vast cry of "Bis,
Bls! sent up from the whole multitude,
demanding a repetition. The moment the
first verse was sung through for the second
time, several thousand voices Joined in the
chorus; then the applause was redoubled
as II they had gathered new sympathy
from enc another; after which there was
still one more great applauding gust, and
then an absolute quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25

From the Maryville CIo) Review.
Paul Pelkey of Fillmore is still living, and
is one hundred and two years old. He took
sick and died forty years ago. was dressed
in grave clothes. and was placed in a coffin
in an upstairs room at his home. The
funeral was ready to start, and the stairs
were very narrow and old-fashioned, and
hut two men could handle the coffin. They
started down the stairway with the coffin,
and one of the men slipped, and down went
the coffin. bumpty bump. The coffin broke
open, and the corpse sat up and rubbed his
eyes and asked for a drink of water, and
Paul Pelkey's funeral was put off indefin-
itely and has not since been announced,
end 1t is said 10 not likely to be for some
time to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
kAMEHA MEHA.
TOO HIGH FOR WHAT HE WANTED.
A Farmer Who Thought Of InduIging
In a HOrseless Carriage,
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
A tall. thin man with an angular form
and variegated-colored beard entered the
office Of a manufacturer of horseless car
riages yesterday and asked to see the
boss" When the manager of the concern
appeared the man said:
Are you the fellow who makes these
wagons that run without horses"
II have the pleasure of representing the
company" replied the manager, urbanely.
Wal, can your wagons go over ali kinds
of roads?" continued the visitor.
"Oh, yes; they can run anywhere" an
swered the manager.
Over stubble-fields and medders?'
yes, as easily as they can over the
paved streets of this great METROPOLIS
Gould you fix UP one of them with iron
wheels and spike teeth 'em so that it could
get footing In the soft ground like them
ere road engines?"
''Oh. yes; we could do that"
Wal, If you could do that I've been
thinking that 1 would like to have che of
EN-. You see, we are kind of short handed
down on the farm, and We are going to
have powerful sight of work TO do in the
spring Now, IL you could rig up one OF
them wagons SO that could hitch n plough
on to 1t, I've been thinking that my Wife
Sarey Ann, could learn to operate the
burned thing, SO that it would pull the
plough about and get things ready for
Parting. Sarey Ann could put the chill
dren inside the wagon and make a kind of
picnic of the whole work. Do you think
your wagon would pull plough across the
field ali day and not get tired or cranky
like?"
We'll, to tell the truth, 1 never thought
much about It,. yet / have no doubt that it
would work all right. How many of these
carriages would you want?'
Whats the price of them"
i can sell you out for $1,000, but if you
lower"
Gee whiz! Three thousand dollars for
one of them wagons! Not by a burned
sight. thought / could get one for about
800. 1 guess I'll stick to horses for my
ploughing. Good day"