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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
6 Hamlen.

ron who has stigmatism can see the
lld the 8 marks, or some other on
fe ones. while the others are OBJ
Sc. Eyes in this condition can be
u SO that all the figures on the face
,be seen with equal ease.
frame that is put on the same man.
as ordinary bow glasses is placed
4 the subject and the eyes are tested
rately. One eye is covered while the
+ is being tested. BY using the diff
1T lenses of the different degrees of
eXity or the reverse, or by using a
oination of one of these and prism,
requirements of the eye are found.
often there is person found who
require a combination of this sort.
number of the lens and the degree
he prism are taken, and a prescrlp-
SO to speak, is sent to the big manu-
trers of optical supplies. They make
iss with all the qualities of the two
this glass is placed in the bow and
These few who have the regular
sort to their manufacturers about
night, and every time the agent
around they have an order of 500
ore, for him. The average number
-es tested a day either for new
es or for a change in the lenses, is
\; six or seven pairs with the regular
aduate opticians and probably fully
; With some, as there were many PEN
Snd their families in the city who
the quarterly pension, and some
er tof the family of many had TO
Jew glasses
, e fitting, of eyes that are not
, sht, often called cross eyes, has
particularly interesting to me-"
the dealer, ION account of a case
saw while was studying in Bos-
n little newsboy had been riding on
!, 'ctric car. He was about to jump
: zen the car was passing an iron bar
|. ne sort. His head was caught be-
= 1.-THE car and the road and so great
ssed that both eyes We're turned in.
IS too young to have an operation.
+; his condition he could see nothing
- + nose when he looked. Prisms
"a tilted to his eyes so that he could
aight ahead as well as ever. These
- ] you understand, are SO placed
g hey refract the angle of the rays
re It in such manner that it goes
&c l. pupil of the eye as it should.
5 the condition of the stomach. af-
~ L eyesight?'
Or greatly. If a person whose stom-
esADut of order is fitted with glasses,
tthey would not fit the eyes to-
!. Many cases of temporary near
III ness, are due to the disorder of
1ir mach or to some trouble in the
nd Again many troubles in the head
- { 10 the defective eyesight.
profession is a great one and one
30 tbeing improved each year SO that
n by no means reached the stage of
on lon. The more man studies the
10 lie learns that man should wear
and again, the more the general
ne ipeople study the greater is the
nd for glasses"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
THE POWER OF AraPrArI in. :

Lord Seaforth, who was born deaf ami
dumb, was one day to dina with Lord
rived Lady Melville sent inlo tie draw.
ing room a lady of her acquaintance who
could talk with her fingers. that sne
might receive Lord Seaforth. Presently
lady, taking him for Lord Seafofth, be-
gan to ply her fingers nimbly. Lord Quit
forth did the same. They had been car
rying on the conversation in this mannrr
for ten minutes or more when Lady Md
Vile Joined them. Her friend said. Wen
l have been talking away to this dumb'
man. ssai#i 2s 81 = ~ -. DC
Dumb exclaimed Lord Guilforth.
"bless me, thought you were dumbw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10
HAD roAcRtr1c1sE.

When Pope was first introduced to Lord
Halifax to read his Iliad, the noble critic
that word at frequent intervals. Tie poet
was stung with vexation, for the parts
that most pleased him were the ones most
criticised. As he returned home with Sir
Samuel Garth ne revealed his displeasure.
oh" said Garth. you are not &C.
quainted with His Lordship he must
criticise. At the next visit. read him tho
ed his criticisms Pope made use Of this
strategem. Lord Halifax was delighted.
and exclaimed. Pope, they are nov in
imi tablet" sass1s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-10

which are now counters awaiting purchasers.
Remember that at this time OF year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Pleads for Liberty.

I'm guilty, but I'll never do SO no more"
was the plea of an elderly woman named
Mary Davis when arraigned in Judge Kim
balls court this morning.
II arrested her on AZ street last night"
said Policeman Peck. "she was beastly
drunk and was very disorderly. She used
the vilest of language and gave me consid-
cradle trouble"
"Who Is this woman?" the court asked.
I've seen her on Az street a number of
times" said the policeman, land she was
drunk every time"
''She's been here before" said Bailiff
Kendig. About two months ago she was
in court and was let CO."
Just let me go this time,' pleaded Mary,
land I'll promise to keep sober in the flu
ture'
But you made that promise before and
failed to keep it, the judge told her. land
the only thing left for me to do is to impose
fine"
How much?" inquired the woman.
Five dollars" the judge told her.
Mister" she pleaded, please take this
money, and don't send me down. Two dol
lars is all have. but II you don't send me
down I'll promise never to drink again.
The five-dollar fine was imposed and
Mary was sent back. An investigation of
the woman's circumstances will be made,
and IL it Is found she has any children the
court will release her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Potomac Literary Club.

This Potomac Literary Club held its
March meeting Tuesday evening at the
spencerian Business College. The address
was by Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey on ewo-
men at the Bar" A discussion of the paper
was participated in by Judge ]. 8. Mccall
mont. Silas Boyce and Mrs. Sara A. Spencer.
The subsequent program was as follows:
Columbia, the Gem Of the Ocean," by the
club; recitation, Paddle and THE Little
Tin Toy" by Mrs Estelle II. Davis; So
prano solo. "A 0ypsie Maiden, l." by Mrs
J. J. Costinett: @Sheridan's Ride" and "A
Scene From London Assurance" Miss Ellen
Vockeye: piano solo, Miss Ellen Vockeye;
recitation. IAN Old Sweetheart Of Mine"
Miss Alice Irwin: soprano solo, '.The state
ly Ships Go BY and Goodbye, Sweet
Day" by Miss Elsie Parkinson; recitation,
by Mrs. Mahlon 0roo; soprano solo (witn
guitar accompaniment, Mrs Belle Brad
ford; recitation, "Wm. Brown OF Oregon"
and .'Cremated Spriggips' Family" BY g.
X. Hall: quartet. Mrs. Exnicio. Miss VIM
gate. Mo-. Hills and Miss Edna Doc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Important Point Settled.

a question of some Importance has been
decided by the Court of Appeals in con-
nection with its opinion in the case of
the Capital Traction Company against
Lusby- Mrs. Lusby. in an action institute
ed by her husband and herself In the lower
court. was awarded damages for injuries
received. The defendant company took the
case to the Court of Appeals, making the
point that In an action instituted by a mar
r:ed woTan and her husband to recover
damages for injuries sustained by the
woman the woman Is not a competent wit
ness the Court CT Appeals, in its ruling.
holds TO the contrary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

The officers of the grand commandery,
Order of the Golden Cross, paid an official
visitation to Columbia Commandery in
Northeast Washington Tuesday night. The
degree staff conferred the second and third
degrees, after which the good of the order
committee served refreshments.
Noble Commander s. NJ. Pearson presided
over Mt Vernon Commandery at it's last
session. The following committees were
announced: Good of the order. Miss Z.
Nelson, Miss H. Harrison, DR.. v. E. Wat
kins. A. H. Fiegenbaum, Mrs. c. G. Har-
rison, Mrs. Murchison; pedestal, Messrs.
Venable and Murchison and Miss Nelson.
1t was decided to have suitable observ-
ance Of the coming anniversary Of the
comnandery's Organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
DEATH OF REV. HOWLETT.
Was First Pastor of Calvary Bnptis
Church..

Rev. Robert Rosfing Hewlett, who died in
Philadelphia February %, was the first pas
tor of Calvary Baptist Church, in this city,
and was we'll known here.
Mr.. Hewlett was born In Cambridgeshire
England. anG came to this country with his
parents when quite child. He graduated
from Madison Seminary in 1853, and enter
ed on his duties as a Baptist minister. He
was for seven years pastor Of Calvary
Church, and during that time erected and
paid for the handsome edifice now used by
the congregation, at cost of 100000
Until 1891 he followed the work Of the
ministry actively, but in that year he met
with a serious accident, which made him
less active. physically. and he took to the
literary field. When his fret book, anglo
Israel and the Jewish Problem without
supplement, was published 1t created quite
good impression. This was followed by
other works along the same line.
In addition to the above he contributed
numerous articles to the secular and relig-
ious press. Up to the time Of his death no
was associate editor of THE Tribes" q
monthly journal published at Denver. Col,
and devoted ITO the exposition of the pro-
phecies concerning the Twelve Tribes of
Israel In the light of sacred and secular
history" Among his articles In this period
ical were AN Israelite. Indeed" who
Were the GalileansT' and an ode IN five
cantos, entitled '"The Hebrews in America,
Prophesy, History and Destiny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Some Idea.

The same opinion. although not so ex-
haustively expressed, was found to be
shared by ali the observant business men
who were talked with. There was natural
}y very pronounced belief among the hotel
men mat war would be of immense ma
terial advantage to the District ICY War
man., said one. in writing a rhyme about
Creole. Col, when that town was booming.
said: It's day all day in daytime, and there
Is no night in Creole i could paraphrase
that idea and say that If war occurred with
Spain there would be Inauguration crowds
all the time in Washington while the ex-
c!tement lasted You'd see the hotels and
boarding houses filed from cellars to attics
and 1t would be the kind of d crowd that
brings the coin with it"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
want ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
South washinstan Association.

South Washingtor Association.
The South Washington Citizens Associa-
ton held q business meeting last night in
its hall in south1qf ashinston. at which
there was large, attendance. Discussion
was had of the James creek canal, the
contemplated sewerage system and the
recommendation for an appropriation for
another fire engine, house in the southwest
section.
At the next melting, of the association
nominations for olacsEs to serve for the
next year will taka place. The association
meets the second Tuesday evening In each
month at st. Dominic HALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Home Rule, 1IPorto Rico.

The following raport,fhas been given out
at the State Department: "a dispatch from
the United States consul at San Juan. Pu-
erto Rico. states that the inauguration Of
the cabinet and the ceremony of declaring
autonomy In effect in that island occurred
on the 1lth ultimo. He says the whole day
was one of great manifestation of joy, and
the whole population seemed to be happy
over the thought that home rule at Least
had been granted Puerto Rico"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
WHAT do TAE Chill REM

Z DON'T gtve them tea or colfee. Have yOn tried
the new food drink cailed GRAN-Of It ID de.
lictoos and nnurtshing and takes the place Of cof
Zee. The more Gratn-O ron give the children the
more health you distribufs thfoueh their sysfenas
Gratn-O y mad. Of pure grains, and when properly
prepared tastes like the choice grades OF eoee but
ana ~ ta1eema
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
App:iatcd n n..k n...,.er.

Ex-Representative J. Frank Aldrich of
Chicago. manager OF the Reed presidential
campaign two years ago. has been appoint
ed national bank examiner for Illinois. The
appointment was made by Charles G.
personal friend of Mr. Aldrich. Ii Is be-
heyed President Mckinley will give Mr..
Aldrtch better place when he finds some
thing. Mr.. Aidrich was pushed for consul
general at Havana. but that was ahan-
doued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Spring Millinery mt the Boston House

Spring Millinery mt the boston House.
Fashions fancies seem to have been ex-
hausted in creating the new spring hats
and bonnets and other marvels of the mil
liners art, II one may Judge by the display
at Woodward & Lothrop's today, when the
millinery opening took place. Paris and
London contribute their latest achieve
ments and a throng Of ladies admired them
all day. The new styles are large, and the
predominating colors are burnt orange and
turquoise blue. while the ever-favored
spring tint-lavender-is generously used.
Brightness win prevail in hats for the de-
butantes and young ladies, but black and
white trimmings are very stylishly ar
ranged In many Of the creations. Notice.
ably elegant. too. are tho chiffon hats In
black. with the lightest Of frames, orna-
mented with rhinestone shields and sur
mounted by paradise afgrettes- The dis
play altogether u attractive in the extreme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10
Financial View.

Men who are at the head of the leading
financial institutions of the city, at least
those seen today by Star reporters, are of
the opinion that a war would be a stimulus
to local business. One man said that a
European war was more imminent than one
between the United States and Spain. In
either event he thought the farmers of the
country would be benefited for the time.
and that business generally would expert
cree a decided revival. The opinion is also
expressed that in the event of war a great
many people would be attracted to this
city; that there would. be an increased de-
mand for supplies of all descriptions fur
nished by local mercantile houses and that
probably rents would advance not only for
stores. but for residences. This advantage
II Is thought, would only be TEMPORARY
which opinion is based, in part on the SUM-
position that a war with Spain would be of
short duration. 1t is further pointed out
that the uncertainties of war period
would cause a depreciation in practically
all Glasses of investment and create a hesi-
fancy about placing money. Altogether.
when the cost of a war is taken into az
count as well as the loss of life and the
general disturbance of business II IS
thought by men who control a great deal
of money that the advantage would be
purely temporary. and. so far as the public
In general il concerned, largely delusive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

Lot of boys odd REFER and double breast
ed all-wool coats-from suits of which the
pants were ruined orched, no doubt;
which are perfect except have been water
soaked-and the suits would have sold for
So
Fire sale price. SOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-10

Choice of either the black or colored
tayadere stripe satin and brilliantine
skirts-regularly selling for $5-to 60 for
$685.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-01-07
REAL ESTATE DEALS,
DR.. /. D. Webster and M. D. Fritz Pur.
chase Residence Lots.

Through Col. VIM. Thomas two i'm
portant real estate transfers have
l'been made within the past few days
DR.. l. D. Webster has bought lots I
and s, block 81, Warren's addition, by
Burners plat, and M. d. Fritz be-
comes the owner of lots and 6, block
| Il, Warren's addition. This property
was purchased of Richard Randolph
Parry, OF Philadelphia, d former resi-
dent Of this city. The Webster lots
are located on Fourth street, between
Jackson auG Hickory streets, and are
considered valuable on account of the
recent improved condition of Fourth
street, aud the desirable OcatiOn.
THE lots purchased by NJ. ID. Fritz are
located on fuuroh and Warren streets.
Recent improvements on these two
named streets make this property the
best residence lots within easy access
to the business position Of the city.
Mr.. Fritz has already commenced the
improvement of his property by NOV
ing the surplus earth and putting it
to Warren and Fourth street grades.
When this work is completed por-
tion of the property will be for sale.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-01-07
TRIAL RESUMED.
The Minneapolis Times Libel Suit Again
Takes Up Its Course.

sbssfal to the Daily Free Press
M}NNEAPqLIs, Jan. 3.-The libel
suit agaipsyCol. W. E. HasEs ell, of the
daily Times was resumed here this
morning, having been adjourned over
the holidays. Attorney Hatch, for
the defense, spent the entire fore
noonFeading dispositions relating to
details of West Pullman rebonding
scheme. Evidence of the dispositions
show that parties in Chicago stool
ready to pay sixty cents on the dollar
for the West Pullman bonds, which
the Minneapolis Trust Co. sold from
under the Guaranty Loan creditors
for ten cents on the dollar. The
general opinion is, from the evidence
of the defense so far introduced, that
tie jury will either disagree or give
verdict for defense.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-01-07
SPIRIT WARNED HIM.
Richard Lee Insane over Religious
BrOOding:

Richard Lee. young man whose
home is in Cambria, was brought to
the city and examined Friday
before Judge Mead as to his sanity
Drs. Andrews.and Holbrook assisted
at the examination. 1t developed
that Lee has been subject to religious
hallucnations for three months past.
Fl claims that while working in the
field alone one day good spirit in
invisible form cOnversed with him,
saying 'If you do that you cannot be
saved" The spirit came again and
gave him this warning. The thing
that the spirit had desired him not to
do was saying "Tne Holy Ghost can
not save me-" which he persisted in
saying to himself afterwards, in spite
of the warning.
Lee said that at times he had de-
sire to iDjure others, and to kill him.
self. He said that he tried to do the
latter several times, but "never in
reality" Lee was ordered committed
to the asylum at ST. Peter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-01-07
COrOner's Inquest.

Coroner Paddock held an inquest at
the city hall Monday afternoon,at 800
Chas. Yates, A. Coy. M. M. Lockerby,
E. Griffith, Gaylord Lamb and 81. W.
Brown were summoned as jury. The
remains were viewed at Jno. r.
Thomas undertaking rooms. Evan
Hughes appeared for the state.
The first witness sworn was Clyde
Keith, the eleven year old son of Mrs.
D. Keith, who resides near Che opera
house. He said that he. found the
body at 100 p. m. Friday the bot
tom of cinder heap. He saw the
feet and head sticking out Of the
paper, was frightened, and reported
his find to Chas. Otto at Young s.
Monson's. The two went back and
saw the body and told Mr.. Young,
who notified Officer Daniels.
To "a Free Press reporter, Clyde said
that he was over the same ground the,
day before, but saw no package.
These were the only times that he
was there.
Mrs. S. r. Snow and Night Clerk L.
B. Sweeney testified that no one at
The Saulpaugh, either guest or en-
ploye, has been sick during the past
two months, save for slight ailments
on couple of occasions.
James Shoemaker testified to the
wrapping paper.
DR.. Steel testified as already re-
ported
The jury brought in a verdict that
the child came to its death at a place
and time unknown to this jury
violently at the hands Of party or
parties unknown to said jury.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-01-07
SCHOOL OFF GERS.
Al BIG MEETING In MANKATO
NEXT MONTH.
The County Declamatory Contest Will
Take Place the Evening of the
First Day.

County Superintendent Scherer has
called a meeting of the school direc-
tors of all the common school districts
in the county to meet in this city
+ Friday and Saturday. Fe bruary 18th
and 10Th. The meeting is called for
the purpose Of talking over school
matters Of all kinds. The five wear
contract for furnishing text books
will expire during the year, and the
renewal Of the contract will be one of
the most important matters to be
considered at the me citing. Mr..
Scherer is personally in favor of re-
newing the contract.
Assistant State Superintendent G
W. H. Hyde will be present and assist
with his his advice, and Attorney
General Childs has also promised to
be present if possible. There are over
$50 school officers in the county, and
it is expected that tWO-thirds of these
will attend the meeting. Mr.. Scherel
has addressed all the officers, asking
whether they will be present. and has
received affirmative answers from
over 200 thus far. A meeting Of this
nature is something new, and must
prove of value. The full program OF
matters to be considered will be pub
liShed later.
The annual county declamatory
contest will be held on the evening OF
the first day, Feb. 18th. This will
draw a large number of people to the
city, as much interest is taken in
contests in all parts of the county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-01-07
MAKE AN ASSIGNMENT.
Willard & POIchOW Name w. Engel as
Their Assignee.

Willard & PolchoW filed assignment
papers with Clerk Of Court Thorne at
o'clock Friday evening, naming w.
Engel as assignee. This act was pre-
cipitated by the attachment suit
commenced agant the firm several
days ago by the First National bank,
which is the principal creditor. About
the time that the assignment papers
were signed. Fred Polchow gave bill
of sale to the bank. The firms liza
bilities are estimated at $4,000, and
the book value Of the assets is be-
leved to be greater 10y several thou
sands. The firms greatest trouble
seems to have been a lack of capital.
Mr.. Engel, the assignee, is brother
in-law Of Mr.. Polchow, and is thor
oughly familiar with the business.
The First National banks claim is Sc
cured outside.
Willard & PolchoW have been man
ufacturing brick at two yards and
have also been engaged in the coal
business. The firm is composed of D..
G.. Willard and Fred Polchow. Mr..
Willard is spending the winter in
California for his health. The late j..
A. Willard was also a member Of the
firm. The firms financial embar-
easements will be a source of regret
to all. Thos. Hughes will be Mr.. En-
gels attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-01-07
THE..BABY'S SKULL FOUND TO
BE FRACTURED.
The Post Mortem Develops Several I'M
pOrtant Matters.-.Baby Was Struck
on the Head, and Paper Stuffed Down
Its ThrOat..-A Possible Clue to Its
Mother---CorOner's Inquest This After
noon.
nOOn.

| DR.. Steel made a post norton ex-
animation of the murdered baby
found Friday afternoon, today, and
several new and important facts were
brought out. The remains were not
thawed, out until this forenoon, in
order to allow the officers more time
to work on the case. DR.. Steel found
that the baby was perfect in every or
gan when it was born, but that it had
lived not to exceed twelve, hours.
Every part of the lungs had been in
fiated with air. This sets at rest any
doubt that murder was COM
mitted.
DR.. Steel also ascertained that the
baby's skull was fractured, the
fracture covering the upper and right
side of the head. There was hole in
the skull, but the scalp>was unbf1ken.
In the doctors opinion, the fracture
was caused by the baby being struck
by some blunt instrument.
Down the throat of the infant
was found stuffed wad of toilet
paper larger than an English walnut.
This was saturated with blood.
Nothing else was found beyond what
DR.. Steel stated to the Free Press
Saturday. The body was thoroughly
dissected.