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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

II was a case of struggle with the Wa
tcrvllle & Fairfield Electric Road, ycster-
dav. Last night. the management kept
a crew of men at work trying to keep the
line open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Rev Father Thomas Michigan of Ban
COR and Rev. Father Houlehan of peX-
ter, who have been the guests of Rev.
Father J. p. Michigan of this city, re-
turned to their homes, Wednesday fore
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Misses Helen Bunker, Nellie Clark.
Gussic Bunker, Alice Nelson, Margaret
Wallace, and Martha May, chapcroncd
by Mrs. StetSon, attended the BoWdoin
Junior hop at Brunswick, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

w. ii. Yerkers of the Independent Ice
Co. walked into the undertaking rooms
of Preble & Keene, yesterday, and
asked for the bill of the funeral of p
II. Henrahan. who was killed by a fall
while employed at their houses. The
bill was $15. and though the accident
was through no fault of the company,
he paid it. He next visited the home
of the widow and left check for 10
days pay, though the deceased had
been in his employ but about two DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

1t may be because Waterville is the
educational and railroad center Of
Maine that all kinds of weather CEN
tered here, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Yesterday noon Mayor Redngton or
dcrcd flags to be displayed on school
houses and all public buildings in the
city out Of respect for the boys who
lost their lives on the battleship
Main
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

c. H. Became is making a sale Of beef
iron and wine" at prices that will enable
all who need it to tone up their systems.
Better put a little aboard and nerve up
for "A vigorous and united effort that
will cause all the wheels to revolve, this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

AT the regular meeting of the Foresters.
tonight 4 new feature will be introduced
which promises to be very popular, a
Smoke Talk" and all members are
urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Miss Annie Fuller, who is we'll known
in this city, was married a Manchester
n. H.. Wednesday, to John r. Keat-
ing. Bishop Bradley performing the
ceremony. Mrs Heating is a sister to
Mrs. II. A. Gray and her many friends
here will wish success in their married
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lane of Turner
Center, are visiting Prof. and Mrs. w. l.
Powers on Vine street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17
SKOWHEGAN.

Rev FIR. Lacroix returned. Tuesday eve
ming, from a visit 70 Watcrvillc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17
HALLOWELL.

Miss Grace Leigh was called to Wal
dohoro. Wednesday, by the death of
Mrs. Isaac Reed, which occurred, Mon
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17
FAIRFIELD.

Percy Williams Colby ~, principal of
the Springfield, (Me..) high school. was in
town. Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Governor Tyler of Virginia, has APP
pointed seven of the Is members of his
staff from Richmond because he wishes
to be assured of Il creditable representa-
ton on all state occasions. however sud-
denly and Unexpectedly the requirement
may arise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church will meet, tomorrow afternoon.
with Mrs. Josiah Smith on School
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

School Supervisor j. f. Cochrane
deemed it advisable to hold but one
session of the city schools, Wednesday,
and so afternoon work was suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

A. Il. Page and T.. j. Lawrence started
Wednesday morning on Il trip of inSpec-
ton of their lumber camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

DR.. w. S. Miller S. f. Lawry and
Chester Furbor accompanied A. Is. Page
on his trip to the Dead River camps
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Mrs. Luther Stephenson is visiting il
Auburn, where her husband is now en-
ployed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

The annual meeting of the Ladies' aux
ilary was held at the y. NJ c. a. rooms
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

4 caucus for Ward is called for next
Tuesday evening. Ward ! will nominate,
next Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

\ Republican caucus is called for
Thursday evening. Feb, a. to nominate
candidate for mayor and select city
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

The trial of John McMara. who was ar
rested. Saturday evening, for drunken
ness and disturbance on the Electric
car was held, Wednesday, in the office of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

j. S. Smith and mother. of Waterville,
are the guests of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

S. W. Talbot finished filling his stack
in the yard near his icehouses. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

When the small boy snow balIed
John Chinaman, yesterday. and John
Chinaman turned upon him, the small
boy ran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Mrs. Susie Hayes went to visit friends
ut Biddeford. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

+. w. Partridge returned. last evening
from a business trip at the Hub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Mrs A. X. T. Strout went to Water
Vile on short visit. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

ton that look high in the air now days,
to see if they can discern the sign of a
recruiting office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Walter II. Johnson of Lewiston, was in
the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

The mail box at the corner of Ash
street and College avenue was broken
recently and has been replaced with a
new one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

A. f. Andrews was in Lewiston, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17
Daily kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.

General Richards went to Bangor. yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17
General and Particular.

Bigamists in Hungary are compelled
to submit to a quer punishment. The
man who has been foolish enough to
marry two wives is obliged by law to
live with both of them, in the same
house.
Crumbs can be asly removed from the
table by a neat little invention consist
ing of a brush roller mounted in a cas-
ing with a handle in the top to roll it
over the table as the carpet sweeper
runs over the floor.
Incandescent electric lights are be
ing manufactured in Europe which
have the glow Wire of spiral shape, a
curved glass tube running from the
socket to near the tip of the bulb to
sustain the spiral in a drawn-out posi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

The Massachusetts committee which
has in it's charge the preparation for pub
LEGATION of the Bradford manuscript his
tory of the Plymouth plantation and
the account of the official reception of it
by the state has completed its lahors. and
the copy is now ready for the state
ny int
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17
WATERNILLE.

W. ~ ci-I-,.--.f I,.,,I-,,,.i -, +, -
:,.,.'. Hill.
- -
.
t'iddN' III business
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Miss Belle llutchins of Orono formerly
clerk III Wheeler's lower store is the
guest of Miss Jennie Tucker for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Skowhegan got a foot of snow. ycstcr-
day, and harrington about the same
while in this city about five inches fell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

There are lot of people in this sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

George l.. Mclaughlin of South Franz
lngham. Mass, is the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. l.. 7. Marble of Mill street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

if you want anything in the hardware
line. We can meet every wish in this
direction, our stock is 50 complete. DO
not worry about the prices. We give full
value for your money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

jerome Peavy. who had been visiting
his brother. in this city, for several days
returned to Boston, Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Mr. and Mrs. John Pooler of Maple
street, have gone to Boston TO visit
friends for three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Editor ). \. Burleigh of the Sentinel
mas been confined to the house for sew
eral days by illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

The supper intended for the UNIVERSAL
list church. last evening. was postponed.
until this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Dr f.. f. Holt and Mrs Holt Of Port
land. are the guests Of Dr. j. f. Hill Of
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

! Percy Jordan Of New London. Ct is
the guest Of Mr.. ana Mrs. Clifford Of Col
| lego avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. y. W. Bryant Of Lewis
ton, are visiting their son, Harry n. Bry-
ant of this city.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-31
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

A petrified oak has lately been dug
up in Cheshire, Eng. 1t is said to be
at least 10, 900 years old.
Previous to the setting up of clock
Mt Hampton Court, England, in 1910,
no English clock went accurately.
1t is Il very common sight, in the
streets of Paris, France, to see baby
carriages which are propelled by cleo
tricity.
A curious fact has been noted by
Arctic travellers. Snow, when at a very
low temperature, absorbs moisture
and dries garments.
1t is n strange fact that injuries to
the tongue, whether of man or animal,
heal more quickly than those of any
other part of the system.
Large numbers of hintlock guns six
feet long are made in Birmingham,
Eng, at 81. 80 each, and many of these
weapons find ready market in Dark
est Africa.
There are several varieties of fish
that cannot swim. In every instance
they are deep.sea dwellers, and crawl
about the rocks, using their tails
and fins as legs.
Skates made of hardened glass, in
various colors, are now made in Eng
land. 1t is said that they make it
easier to get over rough places than is
the case with steel skates.
The oldest piece of wrought iron in
existence is believed to be roughly
fashioned sickle blade found in Egypt.
1t is now in the British Museum, aud
it is believed to be nearly 1000 years
old.
According to a New Yorker who
recently returned from Rome prom
inent Italian newspaper gravely an
nounced that General George Wash
ington would take command of the
American army in Cuba.
Thin bamboo tubes are fastened to
carrier pigeons in China, to protect
them from birds of prey. When the
bird is in motion, the action of the
air through the tubes causes q whist
ling sound, which alarms predaceous
birds, and keeps them at a respectful
distance.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-31

One of the soldiers stationed at
Tampa sent TO DIR. Alfred T.. Wads-
worth of Brooklyn letter in which
he described a battle he Witnessed be-
tween n grasshopper and large snap
ping turtle. The fight resulted in the
death OF the turtle, which had
awakened the anger of the grasshop-
per by killing it's mate.
The fight occurred on the bank OF
small stream in which the soldier had
cast fishing line. While watching
the line he saw two grasshoppers
Jump from n tree and land on the
bank. Right beside them was big
turtle, which Immediately snapped
one of the hoppers. Instantly the
survivor jumped upon the turtles
back. The turtle Withdrew it's head
within its shell, and the grasshopper
perched itself on the edge of the
covering, just at tho point where the
head of the turtle had disappeared.
There it waited patiently
1t was some time before the turtle
protruded its head. Then it did so
very slowly and cautiously, looking
about apparently for the other grass
hopper. The insect was on the watch,
and when the sleepy eyes OF the tur-
tie were exposed it apparently spat
into one OF them. The reptile with
drew its head instantly. The grass
hopper remained where it was. The
head of the turtle was not long hidden.
In few minutes the turtle protruded
it TO look for it's foe. The grasshopper
made forward movement and tried
to reach the other eye of the TURTLE.
1t failed, however, and nanow
capped being caught by the snapper.
The latter made every effort TO get Mt
it, but, quick as were the movements
of the turtles head, those of its small
enemy were quicker, and the grass
hopper managed to keep out OF danger.
Finally it managed to spit in the other
eye of the reptile. Then the turtle, 4
blinded, gave up the fight. The grass-V
hopper waited around for half an hour,
and then hopped off The soldier
picked mp the turtle and was surprised
to find that it was dead. He says in
his letter that it must have been
poisoned by the saliva the grasshopper
IN. .ected into its eyes. New York
SIM
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-31

The record of the torpedoboat
Porter is remarkable. Although not
intended for sea service, she was kept
at sea for three months aud weathered
the storms with the best of them. Al
though not intended for long range
fighting, she took part in the bonn
bardment of San Juan de Porto Rico.
But II her record marks tho utmost of
achievement of torpedoboat efficiency
1t also marks the limitations of this
arm of the service. On neither side
has the torpedoboat done any harm to
the enemy, and single, well directed
shot at the Porter would have dis
posed of her IA effectively as the
Spanish torpedoboat destroyers were
disposed of off Santiago, before they
could get within double their torpedo
range of our ships.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-31
WoMeN,s WOES.
Hnrdsnirs NJ Homo Greater Than rhos,
ut the Front.


Hnrdsnips ~ Homo Greater Than Those
nj the Front.
"Are there any greater bardsbip,
than those endured by our brave boyd
Mt the frontY" asked the speaker.
well, don't know" replied tle|
demure little woman in The back I'd
tho hall, rising. "Were you ever in(
house where four boys between ten|
and sixteen caught the martial spirit.
mounted guard eight times day and
made IL point 10 charge on the cook
Mt Ieast twice? Did you ever motel
the enthusiasm with which four boys
can enter into the spirit of military op-
erations and patrol the front OF the
house, insisting upon the countersign
when callers arrive?"
Madam" broke in the speaker. 'I|
assure you Il"
"Did you ever come home from n
shopping tour" she persisted, "and
find the baby In the guardhouse, yell
ing itself boarse, while four boys held
u council OF war TO decide whether IL
should he shot or banged?"
"As | was about TO say, madam"
'Did you ever return from n short
call Mt neighbours TO find the front
door barricaded and giinlet holes pored
IN the hardwood panels in order that
the approach OF the enemy might be
easily detected?"
"Madam,I concede-"
did you ever have your front
porch mined and the mine exploded
just ns You were welcoming maiden
aunt who is expected to leave you
quite a little money, even though il in
well known that she has an antipatby
to children aud never has quite for
given you for having 10 many?"
There can be no question -"
''Did You ever have new sheet
torn up to make hospital bandages
and three yards Of colored silk cut up
into signal flags? Did you ever have.
a Hover garden ruined because il was
deemed necessary TO throw up fortifica-
tions where the flowers happened to
be? Did you ever have whole new
clothesline cut up into short pieces
that could be used TO securely bind
prisoners Of war? Did you ever have
your barn carried by assault, one of
your horses so frightened that il was
four days before it was safe to drive
him and your coachman tripped up
and thrown down fight Of stairs be-
cause he foolishly attempted to check
the invading force? Did you ever
Madam" broke in the speaker at
last, 81 never did. n had, I would't
have spoken as did. I now pub
licly concede that the sufferings in the.
field really amount to nothing COM
pared with what this war has brought
upon some Of those who have to re-
main home"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-31

There was a little group discussing
the glorious news of SIMPSONS vic
tory in an uptown saloon recently,
when a man walked in slowly and
stood within earshot of the patriotic
expressions. Finally he said in a
rather mournful tone of voice: "Well.s
boys, you may talk as you please, but
/ would give my right arm to see the
Spanish flag floating over New Or
leans."
There was a mad rush for the new
conner, and for some seconds the air
was full of swinging arms. AS the
stranger ruefully regained his feet and
pulled his battered remains together
he attempted smile that faded into a
CHASTITY grin as he whined out: "You
fellows are too quick. That's just my
little joke. l am blind. New Or
leans Times Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-31

SO far Southern manufacturers of
cotton have been mainly confined to
the coarser yarns and ruder fabrics,
but in this they have made astonish-
ingly rapid progress. To take the ex-
ample of a single state, North Caro-
lima had in 1886 eighty cotton mills; ;
in 1897 it had 1910. In the first
named year it had 4071 looms, with
: 199, 433 spindles; in the latter, "a, 517
looms aud 1,0i4, 1856 spindles. Some
of the other cotton-growing states are
not far behind, and with abundant
water-power, cheap coal and extreme
ly cheap labor the development of the
business there is certain to continue
and to display results as surprising as
the last decade has shown. BY and
by the mills there wilr be able to do
finer work, and some time - who
knows? they may control the mar
kets of the world with their home
grown and home woven fabrics, thinks
the New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-31
A Water Monster.

Recently the largest whaleback ves-
sci ever constructed was launched at
West Superior, Wis. 1t is 430 feet
long and is one of the largest freight
carriers'in the world. The "whale
back" is comparatively new type of
boat, built expressly to ride easily in
rough seas. The main part or steel
hull of the vessel is shaped like tat
cigar, and with concave upper por-
tion over which the waves may dash
without causing inconvenience. As a
result the whaleback steamer can plow
through heavy seas that would seri-
onsly interfere with the progress Of
an ordinary vessel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-31

One result of the war with Spain
will be to enhance the value of Amer
lean citizenship in the eyes of the
world, predicts the New York Mail
and Express. Hereafter the American
flag and the American citizen will be
respected abroad as they have never
been before. Among all but the
best educated and most travelled
classes we have always had the repu.
tation of being nation of shopkeep-
ers, shrewd, boastful, vulgar, but of
little account outside of commercial
transactions. They know better now.
The extraordinary, almost miraculous,
successes of our navy riveted the eyes
OF the world in admiration or in fear.
The rapidity with which we have
evolved an army Of a quarter million
OF men from state of unprepared-
ness has also impressed the nations,
while the brave, fierce fighting of our
raw levies before Santiago has been
officially reported to every great pow
er Of Europe in words OF unstinted
praise. With the news OF the terri
BILE effectiveness of our army and
navy have gone also the reports of the
ease with which a great government
loan has been placed in sums less
than $4,000, with FIVE times the
amount OF the desired loan offered,
but not accepted. More than all, the
nations have been impressed with our
magnanimity and the generous treat
ment OF our prisoners. The Ameri-
can citizen will hereafter. when trav-
cling abroad. be treated with degree
Of courtesy and respect that he has
never known before.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-31

New York is far ahead OF all the
other states in the amount of money
in savings banks, its banks holding
on the first day of this year S7lS, ,176, =
$50. Massachusetts, follows, with
453, 900, 257, and then comes Connec-
ticut, with $149, 496, 556, and Califor-
mia, with 1927, 900, 2Sl The figures
of savings deposits of all the New
England states speaks volumes for
Yankee industry, economy and thrift.
Thus, the minute state of Rhode Is
land has s6s, ,6s3, sos; Maine, S57, 49, =
S96; New Hampshire, $40, 4o3, 05G,
and Vermont, $50, ,6O0,627.