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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

Although beGgar and a tramp, I could
never get to be like the rest. and | try to
Keep looking respectable, for looks are
everything you know"
But you must endure greater hard
ships, and really suffer more than as
though you were at honest work." said
the reporter
Yes, without doubt | do. Now | have
two toes that are so sore that | can
hardly step, as they were frozen last
week walked n long distance one
| ieht. and these pointed toed shoes are
not conducive to warmth so the two toes
were frozen. For the next few days
suffered the most beautiful and exquisite
pain ina nable.
| Yes. war would be great thing for
the country, as it would rid it of many of
| the buns. You know the famous Bob
ingersoll says. that the only way to rid
the country of the hoboes. is to furnish
them all with plenty of split and some
sharp razors and put them into an en-
closure. He guarantees that in less than
two days there won't be one alive. as they
had rather scrap than eat when once
started. A war would be better. though.
Say, mister. YOU ought to be good for a
dime at least But the reporter felt
more like giving him advice than money,
so he asked, Have you a home?'
n'o o"e once out ieit IT, answered
the fellow. growing sober.
linen return 10 'ha' nome. and don't
TX "''u'iu o'ssidciHs your family. Snow
'''"' ~" "'te " niue MANHOOD left. L
'"'' 'ei'eNe "ii 'h"' you nave 'oId me put
'he "oih'lS part ana tIat doh go well
win 'i"i'p i'pu'"'l"H' Sald the
7''l'e'
can prove mat nave worked, and
furthermore nave mere a testimonial
'ha' VIII prove H. ne sad ana at once
'"oh oo' oi ms pocket wei worn piece
81 paper SAYING that lhe bearer Charles
matthew's had served thtm faithfully in
'heif confectionery department. ana was
S'Eh'" ny 'opo' b'itS x HeiNa' the well
N"""" h"St"r Sr"cefS'
well II you can work Tor snort time
you can Tor long one remarked the
newspaper man hat did you leave
nome Tor. anyway
because ! had Il row with my father l
WAS engaged /" be married t" a young
iadN there ana Sh" threw mo over.
Father SAID she WAS right. and that made
me mad. we mad hot words and have
never returned.
Nv hat was the matter that made the
young lady lcaN" YOU
she thought was drinking too h"av-
ily, and then 81" was lirtl" jealous II
another girl, Of doubtful character
"of courS" y"u know whether she had
reasons 10 lie or not?'
worse than thousands Of others. and
really loved the girl, and do to this day
But what's the use of talking about such
matters. it only makes a fellow feel
worse than common. If YOU won't give
me the price ~ drink, ! Will have to
he moving" ana away he started.
"Onc moment please. said the Journal
man, Before YOU so | want 10 tell you
that YOU had better so home. and live aS
YOU should. for YOU will never be con
tented away Oh don't say YOU haven't
the manhood left for you have. You are
I'M sort of influence. could hc an honor
instead of a disgrace. to YOUR family.
PERHAPS that Young lady has rnpcnted
and might talk differently to vou''
Matthews looked serious for a moment
and said You are the first man in a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

Miss Annie Hayward Farnham, pres
ident of the Congregational Y. z. S. =.
f.. went to Gardiner, Sunday after
noon, where she read before the Con-
gational Y. =. S c. f. of that city,
her paper on The Business Meeting, "
which she read at the kennebec Coun-
" Union. in this city, January II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

We guarantee every bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and will refund the money t.
any one who is not satisfied after us
ing it. 1t is the most successful medi-
cine in the world for bowel complaints
both for children and adults.-John
Coughlin, Water ST.
m. w Z 1v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

News OF the death of Mrs. George l..
Beal of Norway. wife of ex-Treasurcr
Beal, was received at the State House.
Saturday morning. The funeral will he
at q clock, Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had Of f.
H. Walker. ticket agent. Augusta. the
only Office In Augusta selling via all
pense. GEO. F. EVANS. General Manag-
er: F. E. BOOTHBY, Gen1 Pass. and
Ticket Agent.
Portland. Nov. TO- 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

Street Commissioner COttle had 10
horse team working all day, sunday
smoothing the roads down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

Adjutant General John T. Richards is
receiving letters by almost every mail
from patriotic citizens who volunteer
their services for their country. in case
there should be trouble with Spain. This
Is Il grand time to test the loyalty of our
citizens, said General Richards for
certainly the man who will offer his ser
vices at such time. shows a true patrio-
tic spirit and there seems to be plenty
of it now. In case of trouble, we need
not fear for old Maine. for she will re-
spond nobly to the call"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

Mrs F. NJ. Simpson and son, Frederick
H.. went to Bangor. Saturday, where they
joined State Treausrer Simpson They
return to lay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28
STATE HOUSE.
Patriotic Letters Being Received
by General Richards.
new System Of Lights Being Put in on
Second Floor.

Joseph r.. Alexander of the State de
partment, passed Sunday in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28
Heartburn Gas
1vGna1AG tritis and all
- y ~ Stomach DjSOr-

ders positively cured. Grover Graham's
Dyspepsia Remedy is specific. one
dose removes all distress, md a perma-
nent cure of the most chronic and severe
cases Is guaranteed. Do not suffer!
70 cunt bottle will convince the most
ekepI.ical. F. G. Kinsman & Co., Drns-
gfsto, Augusta, Ne. dly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

Col. Stanley Plummer of Dexter, was
in the city. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28
The.
Equitable
Life
Assurance
Society.
Of The United States.

Outstanding assurance, Dec.
81, 1897 $951 100, S37. 90
New assurance written in
1891 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1jG955. $500
Proposals for assurance cx-
amined and declined. ...... 2ii9i, $3.50
Income Observation-Disclosures. iS572. $685.
Assets Dec. 81, 1S91,........... 23G, SAC, 30S.el
Reserve on all existing poll
cies d@o standard) and all
other liabilities. 15o 90 i33 ~
Surplus 40 standard. ........ 5o.5iS.1 1iSt
Paid policy holders in 1885,. 2t10f.31i.1f
HENRY r. HYDE. President.
j. w. ALEXANDER. V. f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

The following two companies flied pa
pcrs of incorporation Saturday:
Fairfield Floral Company has been or
ganizcd at Watcrvillc for the purpose of
the manufacture and sale of artificial
flowers with slo0.W0 capital stock of
which 5000 is paid III, The officers are
President, Frank J. Goodridgo of Water
Vile. Me; treasurer, Arthur H. Terry of
Fairfield, Me. Certificate approved. FEB.
u 1858.
Campbell BoSWorth Machinery Com
pany has been organized ut Portland for
the purpose of manufacturing and deal
ing III machinery for the manufacture of
harnesses and boots and shoes with $500.
900 capital stock of which so is paid in
The officers are: President. Joseph War
rem of Boston. Mass: treasurer, carlton
T.. Snow of Everett. Mass. Certificate APP
proved, February p, 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

II. w. Trafton, Esq, one OF the rising
young lawyers of Fort Fairfield, was at
the State House on business, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

n crew of men is now at work re-
wiring the second floor of the Capitol 50
that the new switchboard may be put i'll.
1t is the intention to have a large mar
bic switchboard in the corridor near the
Senate chamber, upon which will be the
switches that will control all the lights
on the second floor, excepting those in the
executive department. Heretofore it has
been so that one switch controlled the en-
tire chandelier in the Representative :
hall. but under the new system, there will
be two switches, and the alternate lights
will be controlled by each. Then the side
lights will be so arranged that Il part or
all can be burned at will.
The Senate chamber lights will also hc
handily arranged. and the result will hc
Il system that will be very satisfactory.
and pleasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

ROYAL :. CiEANf,S,
Manager BoWdoin College A. \.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-28

Judge f. w. Woodbury. of Bethel. was
among the visitors at the State House.
Saturday. calling while upon his way to
Pottsville. Pa. Judge Woodbury. ii is
claimed, is the oldest justice of the peace
in the State. having served during the
past - years. He was appointed when
about IS years old. in 1916. His first COM
mission was signed by Hugh j. Ander-
son and Enos &. French.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
The Flansfield B ok Co III re.

The 0. D. Mansfield Book Co. have
opened book store in tt IS city and
come highly recomme nded. We APP
pend a compliment taken from the
Menasha Evening Press as follows:
The good people of Grand Rapids can
congratulate themselves that the 0. D..
Mansfield Book Co. has located there,
if only temporarily, to supply them with
books at heretofore unheard of prices
How they can sell books at such ex-
tremeiy low figures is mystery TO us
still they do il, and grade of books,
ton, hat are standard the world over.
This is no paid advertisement for the
firm, and we have no desire that it APP
pear as such. The Press can cheerfully
say that wherever they 90 they are sure
to be welcome, as the work they are
engaged in will help to broaden the in
tellects of not only the present, but the
rising generations which all can readily
perceive.
We are personally acquainted with
the gentlemen conducting the business,
particularly with the genial and wide
awake head of the firm, Mr. O. ID. Mans
field, and can say that they are men OF
sterling business principles, courteous
and obiging We predict for them q
rafting good business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
AN ANCIENT SLOT MACHINE.
Ii Dispensed Liquid for SacrificiaI
Purposes 1000 Years Ago

The mechanical devices of Hero. of
Alexandria, furnish many examples of
the germs of modern inventions, from
the steam engine down, SO much so that
they seem to be a never-failing source
of wonder to those in search of me-
chanical curiosities. The latest mod
ern device to be unearthed from among
them is the slot machine. The Daily
Mail, London, gives Il sketch of what
certainly embodies the principle of
the modern "nicllel-in-i he-slot'' weigh
ing or vending machines, although it
is 1000 years Old ''Merck's Report"
speaks Of it as follows: IF anyone were
inclined TO throw doubt upon that oft
quoted dictum of King Solomon to the
effect that there is nothing new under
the SUM- he would probably feel bound
10 make an exception in the case of the
penny-in-the-slot machine. There is
good evidence, however, that a coin-ac-
tuated machine was invented. if not
actually in use, more than 1000 wears
ago. The machine is described as
'sacriticial vessel, which flows only
when money is introduced.' and the
manner in which this result is brouobt
about can be readily understood bv
reference to the drawing. A coin
dropped into the slit at the top of the
vase depresses lever, which has at IFS
end a broad plate upon which the coin
momentarily rests. At the other end
this lever raises plug from the mouth
OF pipe, causing any Euuid with
which the vase may be charged to flow
out at the side. Whether the vase was
filled with holy water or what part il
took in the religious ceremonial of the
time cannot be gathered from Hero's
book. There is simply the drawing
and description of the apparatus which,
as will be seen, is a penny-in-t he-sIot de-
vice pure and simple. And, curiously
enough, the dispensing of liquids by
slot machines is one of the very latest
adaptations of the inventions."- Y.
Tribune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
CHURCHES.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Public services for Sunday, Jan. 6,
1898.
Morning worship. 1O:3Oa. m. Theme
waiting on God-Its Reward -
Sunday School, y O'Clock. Subject
of lesson: "Our Fathers Care. Matt
6:24- 81
Junior Endeavor Society, p. m.
Y. P. S. C. E., Gas Subject: "The
Christian Confidence. Ill Sam 22:l4;
1887; | Pet 1-3:9.
Evening worship, 7:30 D. m. The
pastor will deliver an anniversary s, r
mon TO the memners of the Young Ppo-
pies Society of Christian Endeavor.
The public is cordially invited to all
our SUNDAY services
DURING THE WEEK.
Monday, p. N. The Bible Study
club will meet With the pastor in the
church parlors.
Thursday. Feb 10. 700 p mild
week prayer and conference meeting
Subject for thought and discussion:
"Proofs OF True Penitencr. "-Ps. al l.
B; Luke 3:7-14; Jas. 1910. Ats p. M.
Rev. Henry FaviIle, D. d. PHI. D.. of
La Crosse, will deliver his master lee
ture-"With Brains" Those who
heard Or. FavIlle of Appleton deliver
his lecture "Without Braius" will surely
avail themselves of the opportunity to
hear the companion lecture to that.
Those who enjoy lecture of real merit,
will take advantage of this opportunity
and ever after enjoy what they have
heard.
Friday evening, 7:45 o'clock. The
University Center study class will meet
at the residence of Mrs. Philleo
Saturday. 1870 p. m.--Quartet re-
| hearsal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
A ThOu8htful I,iffI, Ca,

All Boston children are thoughtful.
1t was a dear, thoughtful little Boston
girl who. when told by her mother of
the death of grandmother she greatly
loved, sat silent awhile, and then. look
ing up, said: Mamma, what time did
grandma die?"
"At four o'clock in the afternoon"
was the answer.
Again the little girl lapsed into
mournful silence, until, as though a raw
of sunshine had broken through the
gloomy cloud. she devoutly exclaimed:
'~IheA I'm so thankful she had dinner
hrst!"-BuffaIo Commercial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
Styles for Evening wa.r

The evening bodice has come to be
almost a work of art, so deliberately is
1t trimmed with lace, chiffon or net
which are many times traced in pretty
designs with fine beads in bright color
ing. Unset threads and jet. While the
Northumberland bodice, of course. has
the lead, there are many waists in
draped effects that are more becomino,
and consequently more suitable to the
figure Of stout proportions. Round
waists are used entirely for evening
wear, with either girdles, fancy NJ
crushed belts for the lower finish. The
new evening sleeve is a pretty. dainty
affair OF tiny ruffies or small puff.
with two very narrow ones below
banded close to the arm with velvet or
satin ribbon tied in little bows on the
top. Where short sleeves are not nre.
ferred, the long, transparent nous
quetaire sleeve is still quite popular
Woman's Home Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Now arises the cry that the scenery
along the Maine coast is being injured
by the slaughter of spruce trees for
the Christmas tree trade. 1t has been
paying though an exhausting crop.
The school children of Kentucky
are appealed to to contribute each his
or her penny for the purchase of a IL
brary for the battle ship Kentucky.
The grown-up people are TO give the
ship a silver service.
New Zealand is going into the beet
sugar industry. Her prime minister is
enthusiastic on the subject, and prom
ises law granting a bounty of $4,000
year to each person or corporation
producing 1 900 tons year.
Furniture can be safely carried in
a new railroad car which has padded
sides and also removable sets Of pad
ding sliding upon the rods in the top
of the car, which can be hung between
the piles of furniture as they are
packed.
About 10000 bales of cotton are
booked for shipment to Japan this win
ter from the single port of Seattle. This
is said to be so per cent more in value
than the value of all American exports
to Japan during the season Of 1894-95.
A French lad named Tremouilletr
at the age of IS, was captured by AL
gerian pirates in the year 1889, and car
ried to the town of Oran. There, four
years later, he married an Arab woman,
and has remained in the place ever
since. For 43 years he has been a health
officer of the port, and is still vigorous
and dignified, at the wonderful age OF
126.
a package containing a light-col-
ored powdery substance was found in
closet she was cleaning, by Mrs. Phoebe
j. Wilson, of Long Ridge, Conn, and
she threw it into the kitchen stove. In
stantly there was terrific explosion,
the stove was shattered, and Mrs. Will
son and her daughter-in-law were bad
ly burned. The package contained
white gunpowder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
CHIEF CAUSE

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid
neys Is the chief cause of bladder trou-
bles. So the womb, like the bladder,
was CT Gated for one purpose, and if not
doctored too much is not liable to weak
ness or disease, except in rare cases.
1t is situated back of and very close to
the bladder, therefore any pain, disease
or Inconvenience manifested in the
kidneys, back, bladder or urinary pas
sage is often, by mistake, attributed to
female weakness or womb trouble of
some sort. The error is easily madp
and may be easily avoided. To find out
correctly, set your urine aside for twen-
ty-iour hours; a sediment of settling in
Dictates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mile and the extraordinary effect of DR..
Kimer's Swamp Root, the great kidney
ard bladder remedy is soon realized.
If YOU need medicine you should have
the best. At druggists fifty cents and
one dollar You may nave sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free by
mail. Mention Wood County Reporter
and send your address to DR.. kilmer &
TO-, Binghamton, n. Y. The proprie-
tor Of this paper guarantees the genu-
neEess of this offer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
NOVELTY MILLS OF MAINE,
Make SDOoIs, Showers, ToothpicLs,
Dice Boxes and Baby SIefghs

Make SDOoIs, Showers, Toothpicks,
Dice Boxes and Baby SIeighs.
The spool factories of Maine turn out
annually about 250, 100000 spools, which
Withhold $4,000, 100000 yards of thread
200 yards to the spoo! There are II of
these factories in the state, employ
ing $50 hands, at average wages of
$3.50 day each, or $247 500 year total.
In the making of the spools, 10000
cords Of white birch timber, or 1880
600 feet are used This timber is worth
four dollars cord. A large part of the
spool timber cut in Maine is not man
ufactured here, but shipped from
Bangor to great factories in England
and Scotland. This year Bangor export
ed 6,07S,668 feet Of spool bars to the
United Kingdom, the value being $144,-
600, and more will be shipped next year.
There is practically no limit to the sup
ply of white birch available
The ao-called novelty mills" of
Maine are numerous all through the
hard wood districts. In these mills are
turned out all kinds of little wooden
boxes, many of which are used by
druggists; checker boxes, checkers,
dice boxes, wooden shoppers, handles
of thousand kinds and shapes, tooth
picks by the million, ladders, swings.
school desks and chairs, toy carts and
wheelbarrows, tables, desks, cycle
stands, baby sleighs, and other things
too numerous to mention. The largest
novelty" factory in the world is at
South Paris, Oxford county, where
about 200 hands are employed
\ DiNfield factory has just completed
an order for 100000 checkers and
100000 dice boxes, and at another fac
tory in the same town they have made
this year 525,000,00O toothpicks. One
firm has made 100000 skewers. such
as are used by butchers. Wooden BIZ
cycle rims are also an important article
Of manufacture. The product of these
factories goes to all parts of the world. |
The timber used was once considered
practically worthless.-N. Y. Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
A F Ster=FaSt Mail.

Tomah Journal: There is a rumor
of an important change to take place in
few DAYS in the running of the fast
mail train 1t is to the effect that this
train Is To run about an hour and half
earlier, the prime object it is said being
to reach st Panl in time to transfer the
mail to the new fast mail train for the
Pacific coast which the Great Northern
Is To begin running on Feb l leaving
1t Paul at noon. In order to do this it
Is reported that the passenger coaches
will be left off and the train will become
an exclusive mail train. while the
number of stops will be- much reduced
The c. NJ. & ST. Paul agent at this
station has no information of anv such
train or change of time, vet there may
he some truth in the above rumor.