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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01
Sung Them to Liberty.

In Marchesi and Music, the famous
singing teacher tells this anecdote to
illustrate the nobility of heart Of Rus
sian woman, one of her pupils, and a
native of Mini Novgorod, where the
great fair is held every year.
Mile. Nadine Boulitchoff created a
great sensation with her beautiful voice
and dramatic power, at Moscow, ST.
Petersburg and Madrid. In the summer
OF 1880 she sang at Rio Janeiro. Brazil
was then the entrepot for the cruel slave
trade. AT her benefit, Nadine learned
that she was to be presented with valu-
able gifts. She begged that the money,
instead of being spent on her, should be
used to buy the liberty of several female
slaves.
Her deed Of charity released seven
poor slaves, one Of whom had been re-
Gently whipped in public by order of her
mistress
On the benefit night, after Nadine
had sung, the seven negresses went upon
the stage to thank the artistic for their
freedom. The crowded house applauded
for several minutes; the national hymn
was played; the emperor, Dom Pedro,
rose, and with him the whole audience,
and the songstress knew moment of
thrilling JOY such as. seldom comes to
women.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01

SGrlcG tutelags or une descendants or ~
Puritan ancestry to whom smile upon
the Sabbath day was akin to sacrilege.
One of Mrs Barry's amusing stories,
told when Nathalie was out for her
daily exercise, was Of the girls dismay
and distress when, the very first Sunday
after their arrival at Russell, the band
played its jolliest double time" for the
details marching out to guard mount
ing. "She ran to her room and stopped
her ears, y said Mrs. Barry, laughing at
the Renaissance, ''and could not be in
duced to come to the window and watch
the ceremony, nor would she come out
OF her room until assured her the band
had gone back to barracks. She should
have been named Prudence or Rachel or
Patience or Charity. How on earth
could such a little Puritan have come
by the name of Nathalie. One would
imagine Sunday to be day of penance
with her. I'm sure she is shocked to see
the major opening his morning paper
and reading his letters Sometimes a
letter from her old home comes to her
on Sunday, but she puts it away until
Monday morning. never have her read
to me on Sunday. She goes to service
morning and evening, reads her Bible
and some very edifying church library
volumes between times and is so sol
emn, not to say lugubrious, that am
heartily sorry when Saturday night
comes and correspondingly rejoiced
when the sun goes down on Sunday.
Then she can smile again. Think what
her childhood must have been. -
ITO BE CONTINUED.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01
The English Smart Set.

To what condition has ssmart so.
ciety" fallen! Any one may become a
leading light in it, provided that he or
she is ready to pay the footing. He or
she can at any moment find person to
bid guests to their feasts and any num-
Der OF guests, guaranteed to be 'ssmart
people, y will accept the invitations.
A year or two ago an American lady
intent on fashion took large house,
and an lntroducer sent out her invita-
lions. AT her first party there were
many of her own friends present The
lntroducer explained to her that the
right set of people would not come if
they were exposed to this promiscuity
with those who were not in it. Finally
it was agreed that the hostess might
invite ten friends to each party, but
not more
What I have never understood is
where the pleasure comes in of going
to several parties the same evening.
Yet there are many apparently sane
persons who dc this every evening dur
ing the season. At each party they
probably have to wait at least half an
hour before getting out Of their carriage
and getting back into it when they
want to go away. They struggle up
stairs, show themselves, stay perhaps
half an hour and then hurry off to the
next party. Why they should like this
mode of spending their evenings no on
except themselves can imagine There
is no costermonger donkey so over
worked as a woman bent on society,"
London Truth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01
Gladstone and Ireland.

Only stern sense of duty induced
Mr.. Gladstone in his seventy-seventh
year to endeavor to bring about the pa
cification of Ireland Il shall win, he
said when he appealed to the country,
''or be hunted out of public life. :"
What do you think of Mr.. Gladstone
now?:" asked a Liberal M. P. of Mr..
Healy at the close of Mr.. Gladstone's
speech introducing home rule. 81
think, "a replied Mr.. Healy, "that he
hos "'no+ad To he crucified for Ireland. -
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01

oapeS nef DetOre ms worus are nn1sneu
She is black browed-pouting now.
You haven't spoken of it to any one,
have you, dear?' he asks
No answer.
Turner walks close up to her as she
stands half shrouded by the curtains.
Don't be afraid to tell me, Fan, /" he
pleads. II think ought to know.
Afraid she flashes Indignantly.
"What is there to be afraid of? Very
possibly l have spoken of it to Mrs.
Raymond, who notices just exactly
what l have-and there may have been
others who heard, for all care They
know it's just exactly as l say How
can you be so absurd and make such a
fuss over such a little matter? I'd just
as lief say it to her face. -
Say it to no one, are Turner's next
words Your imprudence has cost me
two or three friendships valued, and
should hate to be at odds with Gregg.
Now it is time for me to go. Donot ex-
pect me until luncheon. The moment
court adjourns | must go to the troop
Office y
She never turns to say goodby Her
sullen face is pressed close to the pane,
but she darts back 4uickly as two tall
officers come suddenly in sight-Cap-
tain Truscott and Lieutenant Blake.
Turner, too, catches sight of them as
they march quickly by and waits mo-
ment to let them get we'll up the row
ahead of him. He is in no mood for
companionship. He looks sadly, visit
fully at the willful woman before him
a moment, but her back is obstinately
turned to him. She returns to the win
dow, and without another word he
leaves the house. At the gate he chances
toward the easement, honefrl of one re-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01
A Peculiar Paper,

The Ostrich, an English paper that
aims to say nothing disagreeable in
speaking of building that burns down
in which out of 400 persons 277 perish
does not mention them, but says, ''Not
less than 1913 We're saved y Very sad
news is printed in the smallest type, so
the experienced reader is warned. No
unpleasant details are given. After a
mere statement the paragraph ends
with Continuation on page 49,"
There is no thirteenth page.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01
The Age of Niagara.

The truth of the adage about constant
dripping wearing away stone is strik-
ingly illustrated in the fact that the
Niagara river has been $4,000 years
cutting its channel 200 feet deep, g. 900
feet wide and Z miles long through solid
rock. Evidence is conclusive that the
falls were formerly at Queenstone, seven
miles below the present situation It
has been proved that they have not re.
coded more than one foot year for the
last half a centl1ry
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01
CHAPTER TT

When the little two company post of
Fort Fred Winthrop was broken up,
Major Barry of the til cavalry was
left without q command, and so was
sent to the headquarters of the regi-
ment at Russell. The Junior major,
Stannard, was already there, but eight
troops had been crowded within the
rickety fenced Enclosure, and that gave
each major four troops-what was then
called battalion. Stannard swore a
little after his explosive fashion. He
had been second in command ever since
their return from the Sioux campaign
of 1876, and he hated to see an officer
come in between him and the top. Not
that he disliked Barry. They were on
very good terms, though not exactly in
innate But Barry coming necessitated
general shaking up as to quarters, for
he had to turn out senior captain in
order to get the house to which his rank
entitled him, and there were several
more midwinter movings as a conse-
quence. "I'm sorry" he said, "hearti-
ly sorry, but you all know Mrs. Barry
is an invalid, and have to find com
Portable quarters for her. -
Mrs. Barry was indeed an invalid
She lay for hours every day on couch
especially prepared for her, rarely even
drove in the open air and was in bed
every night by 8 O'Clock. Her main en-
tertainment consisted in being read to,
and this duty was divided between her
devoted husband and her companion,
Miss Nathalie Baird. Mrs. Barry was
essentially a gentlewoman, courteous
and considerate by nature, and refined
with that almost ultra refinement that
is the product Of long protracted phys
ical suffering. The few relatives left to
Miss Baird considered her very fortu-
nate girl when she was offered the posi-
ton of companion to Mrs. Barry, even
though the salary was not large, and in
deed her lot, for an orphan girl prac,
tically homeless. was anything but a
hard one.
She had been teaching in the village
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01

Eight, SIR; so I'm told Gt the office"
lenting look or smile, but now she has
disappeared, and Turner goes on to his
duty with long sigh and heavy heart.
ut is my own doing" he says. '.It
I had set my foot down firmly years
ago, she would have learned and for
given, but it's too late now-too late. !"
AS he is passing Major Barry's quar-
ters the storm door flies open and out
comes the senior battalion commander
himself, gray mustached, keen eyed,
spare of flesh, alert ard vigorous. "Ha,
Turner" he says; well met Have
you heard any particulars? Do you know
what we're to do?''
"I've heard nothing, major, except a
rumor Of trouble at the South Cheyenne
agency
''Indeedl Well, the colonel has just
sent me word that our battalion is to be
put in readiness for immediate field
service, and scrimmage is coming
sure.'
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01
..Doubtful Characters"

When Mr.. Gladstone and Lord Ten
nyson paid visit to Kirkwall and
wished to see St. Magnus' cathedral,
they had to get the assistance Of the
United Presbyterian minister to show
it to them.
81 was" Mr.. Gladstone said, s.such
doubtful character that even in the
company of Tennyson I was not suffi-
GENTLY respectable to he conducted over
it by the proper authority The story
is told by Mr.. Patrick Campbell, for so
many years Mr.. Gladstone's election
agent in Midlothian.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01

"1hen yo,pve noticed it," ansarered the
inUulid
nal, by the elders of her village church
elders, several of whom came, as did
her paternal ancestors, from the old
Scotch Covenanters. That she dearly
loved music and had quick and accu-
rate ear was manifest the moment she
opened her pretty mouth and gave voice
to her favorites So, too, was it appar-
ent that all her childhood and young
maidenhood had been spent under the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01
A Matter of Fees.

Invalid would rather be dead than
as ami
Attending Physician-Ah, madam.
you should live and-er-let live.-De
troit Journal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-09-01

Thousands of persons have been
cured ofpiles by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t heals promptly and
cures eczema and all skin diseases. 1t
gives immediate relief. Hamler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10
NEDEhIC DANFURTH,
Railroad Commissioners of Maine.

A valuable and pretty set of books
has recently been added to the State
library. 1t is a set of 25 volumes by
B. F. Stevens entitled "Facsimiles of
European Manuscripts, Relating to
America During the Years 1878 to 1888. y
These volumes were procured by
Librarian Carver, who subscribed for
them from the publishers.
They are large, thick books with gilt
edges, and are made of parchment pa
per. The whole is made up of fac
SMILES of the documents of that time.
In the case where a document was IN
French, the translation is also given.
AS all were made during the time of
the Revolutionary War, it is interest
ing to read some of them, to see what
the feeling was toward the American
patriots by the powers other than Eng
land. Many illusions are made to the
Spanish power which, at this time, is
also of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10
SEARCHED ALL NIGHT.
Deputy Marshal Growers Hunt for Man
Charged With Larceny.

Deputy Marshal Grover had a long
night with an equally long search for
a man, Tuesday night. He was given
a warrant for the arrest of Thomas
Noble. charged with the larceny of 800
from Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Casey. The
man was thought to be in Togus, SO at
|7.30, Tuesday evening, the deputy mar
shal started for that place He
searched the house there where they
thought the man would be, and finally
learned the object of his search was in
Gardiner. Mr.. Grover drove back TO
Augusta, and went to Gardiner on the
10 o'clock car. He searched Gardiner
and Randolph over, learning the man
and the girl who was with him. hal
returned home, and that their team
had broken down short distance from
Togus. He came to, Augusta on the
morning Pullman, and taking Officer
Mcdonald went again to Togus, where
he traced the man from the place
where his team broke down to Hayseed
avenue. The girl who had been in the
mans company all day, was found in
one house and in the next one was
found the man, securely hid between
a feather bed and straw tick
1t was just A. NJ when the officers
drove into Augusta, Wednesday morn
ing, but they had the prize that they
went after.
The man was arraigned before Judge
Andrews, Wednesday afternoon The
testimony showed that Mr.. and Mrs.
Casey had given the money to the man
to keep for them so no case could be
found against him, and he was
discharged. When arrested a little |
over $22 were found in his clothes and |
this, it was concluded, was a part Of |
what he had been entrusted with. AS
the bills of the case amounted to over
81 Mr.. and Mrs. Casey recovered only |
about $3.50 of their whole amount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10
A Headache Cure.

1t was in a hotel dining room, and
county official and some friends COM
menced to talk about headaches. The
was troubled with nervous headaches,
and told of a new remedy which, be-
cause of it's simplicity, many will re-
ject. When you feel a nervous head
ache coming on, take a small elastic
band and place it around your head so
that it will come just above the ears
and across the center of your forehead.
The headache will quickly disappear
and then the elastic should be taken
off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10
BROUGHT FROM CALIFORNIA.
The Remains Of the laie Warren \. Pierce In.
TERED At Windsor.

The remains of Warren H. Pierce, who
died at Colfax, California, last May, have
been brought to Windsor and inferred in
the family lot. Mr.. Pierce was born in
Windsor, 60 years ago. the son of the late
Stephen F. Pierce, and has number OF
relatives and many friends in this sec
tlon. He served his country in the Civil
war as first lieutenant in the 22d Maine
infantry. and later held the same rank in
the I'd Maine Cavalry.
After the war he went to California
where he engaged in mining and accumu-
lated large fortune. His wife, former
~ Miss Nellie Kendall of Windsor, and
one son survive him. They came TO
Maine with the remains and will remain
East, 1t being the wish of Mr. Pierce
that his son be educated in the East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10
A New Superintendent a, the Shoe Factory.

George Fletcher, who has been the
superintendent of the shoe factory
since it was established, resigned his
position, Wednesday, the resignation
to take effect this morning, at 10
o'clock. The position will hereafter be
filled by w. w. Cakes Of Boston, who
was elected by the directors, Wednes-
day. Mr.. Cakes will take charge at 10
O'Clock, this morning. He will have
full control of the factory, and the
power to fix the salary Of every en-
ployee in the service of the company
He will also be in control of the sales
room in Boston. In short he will be IN
full control of the entire business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10
Current Event Club.

Current Events Club will meet, Fri.
day afternoon, November II, with Mrs
c. c. Hunt, As South Chestnut street
at 3 o'clock. Essay, Women of Spain,
by Mrs. c. c. Hunt. Topics: Mar
riage and Home Life in SPAIN" Miss
Olive E. Dana; "Amusements," Mrs
d. 7. Neal; Parks and Fountains, .
Mrs. j. v. Lane. A full attendance is
desired. With such an interesting pro-
gramme very pleasant and profitable
afternoon is assured. SIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

The members of the Augusta L. A..
w. Club were preparing their ballots
for officers of the Maine Division l.. A.
W., Wednesday. Today is the closing
day of the voting contest for the Off
GERS Of the department. The Augusta
men are voting for c. w. Small of
Portland, for chief consul; H. B. Hol-
land of Waterville as vice consul; H.
l.. Passamore of Bath, as secretary
and treasurer; and Howard Burr of
Auburn, and H. E. Davidson of Wa
terville as representatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10
the negligence of the motorman of the

the negligence of the motorman of the
rear train:
First, because~he was running at an
unusual and unwarranted rate of speed
Second, because at that time of night.
ahead of him, and on a down grade. he
was running too near the train which
preceded his.
Third, that with the knowledge he had
that one of his cars had a broken brake,
he should have used more care in keep
ing safe distance from the other train.
Dated this I'd uay of November, A. d.
JOSEPH B. PEAKS.
BENZ. F. CHADBOURNE
FREDERIC DANFORTH,
RailrOad Commissioners of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
October Term, 1898 Justice Sewalf C.
Str0ut, Presiding.

Augusta, Nov. 9.
The defendant in the action of as
sault and battery, Estes VS.. White
house, claims that if there was force
used upon the plaintiff it was no more
than was necessary to protect himself
and remove plaintiff from the office,
which he refused to do after being re-
quested SO to do; that if plaintiff re-
ceived any injury it was from his own
acts and that he should not be held re-
spOnsible therefor.
The testimony was concluded at 4
o'clock. Counsel occupied until ad-
journment in their arguments The
judge will charge the jury in the morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

Mr. Howard Owen is at work on his
Forthcoming Biographical Sketches of
Members of the Maine Legislature,
on which he has copyright They
will be published in pamphlet form
and will also appear in the columns of
the Daily Journal the first of the ses-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

Chairman Carleton of the fish and
game commissioners, is at his home IN
Winthrop. this week. He is now great
ly interested in the work that is going
on at this season at the Monmouth
hatchery, and passes much of his time
there in the interests of the fish Gull
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

The funeral of Mrs. Fred Fisher, who
died at the City hospital, Wednesday
morning, will be held at the Peoples
church on Northern avenue, Friday, at
10 A. NJ. Rev. B. S. Crosby will off,
ciate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

Those who attended the funeral of
the late Mrs. Frederick ROBBIE at Cor
ham, Tuesday, say that the services
were very impressive, and the floral
tributes from her friends all over the
State, were very profuse. The Angus
ia gentlemen returned home on the eve
ming train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

Not day passes now but that there
is some member of the coming Legisla-
ture, who visits Augusta and looks
over the field of the labors of the COM
ing session. Many are old members
and are simply coming to re-engage
their boarding places. r. N. Merrill
Esq, of Skowhegan, who succeeds L.
L. Walton in the House, was among
Tuesdays visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will make
a permanent cure in all cases of cough,
or cold on chest or lungs. 1t will cure
when other remedies have failed. Physi-
clans recommend it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

The two following companies filed
certificates of Incorporation, Wednes-
day:
Crawford Shoe Makers has been or
ganized at Portland for the purpose of
manufacturing and dealing in shoes,
with 100000 capital stock, of which
$l65CO is paid in. The officers are:
President. Harry F. Crawford OF
Brockton. Mass; treasurer. James D.
Gordon of Boston, Mass Certificate
approved, November Z. 1898.
Green Head Phosphate Company has
been organized at Portland for the pur-
pose of dealing in phosphates, with
100000 capital stock, of which $500 is
paid in. The officers are: President,
Julius E. Worthen of Boston, Mass. !;
treasurer, Frances T. Clark of Boston,
Mass. Certificate approved, November
Z, 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

N S. Purinton returned to the execu-
tive department, Wednesday, after a
visit to the orphan asylum and the
State Reform school,. with the COM
mittees of the Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

Workmen are finishing the Capital
square sewer system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

The State assessors had several wild
land hearings, Wednesday. Among
the prominent gentlemen present were
Judge Turner Boswell of Scion, NJ. G.
Shaw of Bath, and Elias Milliken of
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10

Corsets-Nothing the trou-
BILE but the price. A few
styles that we are clos
ing out. including the
following well known
makes: w. B.. Royal
Worcester. PRIME Donna.
$3.50. $500. $3.50 values.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-30

terial, thus giving the pert bicycle
girl a chance TO show variety Of
costume. by a simple turn Of The
cloth. For instance a black and
white check will have the opposite
side a dark blue or black The check
must be medium-sized, for the bicycle
girl of 1898 is certainly not going in
for anything loud, In fact, the ten
dency is altogether in the opposite
direction. Strange to say even the
girl that loves the most radical color
effects in her winter attire, now fol-
lows the fashionable edict of quiet
style, entirely unobtrusiye to the
eye. 1t is only on the jacket worn
with these bicycle garments that
some decided diversity is allowed,
The rule is, Wear whatever is in
style and becomes you" Therefore
many take to the Elton jacket. 1t is
natty and small, and makes parcel
that is quickly rolled up and easily
carried on a wheel Most of these are
made with loose fronts and fastened
at the throat only, Many, however,
prefer the longer coat, and find that it
is easily wrapped up and strung to
the handle-bar if some little extra
care is taken.
Just now with the real warm
weather setting in, the bicycle girl
is laying aside her long bicycling