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The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
IT CURED HIM.
One Instance Where ChiIdren's Poe-
 try Served n Purpose.

try Served a Purpose.
 The foreman on a Texas paper is ad- dicted to sprees. He is valuable man, and. although the editor invariably dis charges him whenever he has one of his ''lapses." he always hires him again the next day.
 A few weeks ago the foreman came in after five-days "whizz," with a wild look in his eyes, shaking hands, and propensity to let his sight travel round the room, following things that were not there. The editor as usual, de- livered his lecture and told him to go to work again. The foreman took a handful of copy from the file on the editors desk and went into the compos- ing-room. Presently he returned with a frightened look, holding a sheet of paper in his hand
 Would you mind looking at this, sir?" he said. I'm not feeling very welf>and I'd like to have you read few lines of it out loud, if you will"
 The editor took the paper and glanced over it. Ii was one of those mon sense" verses for children that have be- come popular of late with the publish CTS of children's literature, and was a particularly idiotic specimen of its kind. The first verse ran this way: 'The WTnktum- Woojum in the land of Skee And the Boojum of Crippity Crangle Cree Met the Tumptytum Tumpty of Boodledum
 Boo,
 And they danced to the tune of Di-dumpty-
 di-doo."
 The editor conceived an idea
 Why. this is plain enough" he said. "The handwriting is very good It goes:
 The summer sun has sunk to rest.
 The bee has ceased to fly,
 The little birds are on their nests,
 The stars are in the sky
 ''I don't see anything the matter with it. Dan. Are your eyes failing?"
 The foreman took the copy and read it again earnestly, with bead or two of perspiration standing on his fore head.
 Are you sure," he said, anxiously, that you read that right?"
 "Of course" said the editor Its as clean a piece of poetry as I ever laid my eyes on. Don't you read it the same way as I do?"
 "Y-e-s," said the foreman, "I make it about the same; but I never expect to take another drink of whisky as long as live"
 The editor challenges the world to cite another instance of writer of this kind of verse accomplishing anything that will serve as an excuse for his ex- istence.-Detroit Free Press
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
An Eating Contest.

Hicks-I understand there was a queer contest at your house last even ing.
 Wicks-Yes; there was fellow there who has the reputation of being a rapid eater. and he made bet with Phacer that he could swallow more biscuit in a given time than Phacer could. The chan was terror. but Phacer beat him all to nothing.
 That must have astonished you.'
 Tt did. and it startled the cham pion eater. too. You see Phacer had a very generous mouth. and while the other fellow had to eat tandem. Phacer Transcript.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
IN RAN C E ]!

l represent only the best com panies, as follows:
 The Fire Association, of Phila- delphia.
 The Home, of New York. The American Central. St. Louis.
 The Springfield Fire and Marine, of Springfield, Mass.
 The North British Mercantile, of London and Edinburgh. The Fidelity and Casualty, of of New York.
 These companies aggregate S25, ,000,000 of assets. Let me write your policy.
 E. A. LILLY, Agt,
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
Its Meaning.

A man asked Jones the meaning of the Latin phrase: Cum grano sails"
 Jones replied that he was informed by an old salt that it was an expression now much in the mouths of Europeans. and chiefly addressed to this country, and that it meant: Come, sell us grain. ."-Boston Transcript.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
Accident insurance for students.

Tn the University of Heidelberg stu dents of chemistry and physics are now obliged to take out accident insurance policies. The premiums range from 75 cents for those who engage in practical experimental work down to 2Hs cents for students who only listen to lee lures on chemistry and witness the &C., companying experiments-N Y. Sun.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
Practical

That's the instructor in cookery"
 "Ah! Is she practical cook 2"
 Practical? We'll, I guess! She could cook in hotel if she chose. Why, she knows 24 distinct names for bread puddingl"-Puck
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
Caneellng policles on Courthouses.

PERRY, Ok, Jan. 5.-The insurance companies are canceling insurance policies on United States courthouses in the Indian territory. This has been done since the burning of the court house at Ardmore, and the report went out that it was burned by indignant Indians. who are very angry over the abolition of their tribal courts
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
A Great scheme.

"I am very happy to say that my wife never reads about any of those sensational murder trials
 How do you manage it?"
 "I always tear off part of page, and so she puts in the day hunting for what she thinks l was trying to hide from her. r."-Cleveland Leader.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09

The First Established and
 Most Extensive in the City.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
C0r1hlued

Which would you rather possess, money or political influence? ?"
 'Money. of course. because then could have both. ."-Brooklyn Life.
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
It Worked.

Physician-How did the sedative powder affect your wife last night Mir LivelyP
 Mir. Lively Disastrously
 "Disastrously Wasn't she able tc sleep?"
 Sleep? Why the baby cried from midnight until morning. and she slept thrnnoh If 2 -Tit-Rits
The Mena weekly star., 1898-02-09
An Effective Remedy.

Mrs. Hoyle-How can keep my hus- band in nights?
 Mrs. Doyle-Go out yourself.-Town Topics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
City Government Meeting.

At the regular meeting of the city
government held, last evening, the
principal part of the time was spent in
the discussion of the appropriation bill.
When it came to the matter OF grant
Cobb made a stratling statement in
which he implied that attempts had
been made to bride him to support the
billiard hall licenses.
When the meeting was called to or
der all the aldermen were present with
the exception of the alderman from
Ward s. He came in later in the even
ing.
The application of Morris Boldburg to
run night lunch cart, was tabled on
motion of Alderman Atkins.
On the motion of Alderman Atkins
the motion of licensing billiards halls
was taken from the table. At this
point Alderman Atkins stated that he
had made investigation and had failed
to find anyone who had lost money in
the hall through gambling. Further
he had not heard of liquor being sold
there. He thought the police ought to
know if anything wrong had taken
place there. He wanted the police
called in.
Alderman Douglass said parties had
told him gambling had taken place
there. People had told him it was a
bad place.
On the suggestion of Alderman Plais-
ted the city marshal was sent for but
could not be found.
Alderman Cobb held that the board
would be responsible for the gambling,
if there were any, should it grant the
| license.
Alderman WELSH think the city
marshal would be ashamed to come up
here and say gambling had been done
there when he knew it,
Alderman Atkins-"May be the mar
shall knows more about the question
than some of those who are doing So
much talking"
Alderman Cobb-'I am more con-
WINGED now that there is gambling
there than l was a week ago. Men
nave tried to get me to work for the
license. l tell you when they offer Won
pretty big pot of money for your in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

A 50foOt building. the property of
the Harvey Scribner estate. situated at
the upper end of Water street, COM
pletely collapsed, yesterday. letting a
good part of the lumber it contained in
to the stream. About o'clock. Mon
day morning. the people living on the
upper end of Water street were startled
by crash in that neighborhood. In
vestigation showed that a story and a
half building on the south side of the
Cobbosseecontee stream had collapsed
on account of the internal pressure.
The building was filled with inch hard
wood boards. and a part slid down the
bank into the stream. None of the
lumber was lost as a boom, short dis
| lance below. prevented it's floating off
and over the dam. The building, which
was 50X25 feet. was old and rotten, and
has been in this condition for some time.
1t has been the custom to shore the
sides up year after year. but, this year.
the management of the estate thought
the snoring up was unnecessary. The
building is complete wreck. The
studding was rotted away near the
stills. and when the people arrived at
the scene of the accident the ridge pole
was on the ground. In fact. the whole
building had collapsed. The manage
ment does not propose to rebuild. but
will carry the lumber to its works
farther down the stream. The loss was
wholly to the building and was total.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
Other Domestic Ports.

BALTIMORE,-Ma 8, cid sch Calvin
F. Baker. Portland: Sarah c. Ropes, do.
NEW YORk-May 8, sid ship An
delana. (Br) Shanghai.
CITY ISLAND-May 9, ar sch Mary
Il. Standish, Deer Island. Me. bound
south the dismasted brig Plocer, Farm
ing. Maceio and Barbados via Bridge
water, n. s., in town of tug Storm
King, (Br) WATSON sch II. p. Rogers.
NEW LONDON May 9, ar, sens I. c
Willel, New York for Rockland; Geo p
Ferguson. Amboy for Bangor.
BOSTON-May 8, ar, sim Elliot Br),
Louisburg: schs Hyena, Red Beach,
Me: Fred A. Emerson, Boothbay; En-
nest T Lee, Calais; Clifford c (Br), St
John: Ava (Br), Whitewater, n S:
Mary r Smith, Lockport, S; Sandal
phon (Br). Bellevue Cove; Hattie p
(Bl). Salmon River. N S; Annie (Br).
do: Stella + Br), Bridgewater, n S: V
T H CBr), Clementsport; Muriel (Br),
Bear River, n S: e Norris (Br), Roy,
do: Lakota Br), Parrsboro.
Cid. sims Storm King Br), Antwerp
via Baltimore; Sachem (Br), Liverpool;
Rotherfeld (Br}, Philadelphia: schs
Lena Maud OBr). st John; Clifford (Br),
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
T-O.O-O-T. T.O.O-O-T. FOOT. FOOT.
Listen TO the Above About the First OF Septem
Der This Year.

There was an enthusiastic meeting of
the board Of directors of the Watervile
K Weeks Mills Railroad Co in the office
of Hon. w. r. Haines, Monday evening.
The object of the meeting was to listen 10
the report of Chief Engineer Burleigh
who has just completed the survey Of the
route from this city 10 Weeks Mills. Mr..
Burleigh said that the work of the survey
was completed that il was being made in
profile. He had interviewed all the peo-
pie along the line and had found only two
who were not enthusiastic over it. He
said that nearly if not quite two-thirds of
those across whose land the road Will run
are willing to give the land. He found
that the route was feasible and compare
lively easy to what he had supposed it
was.
He also said that he had letters from
bridge building concerns and placed sal /
letters on file to be answered as soon as
the plans were completed and opened to
contractors. which would be in few
days. President Redington said that he
was in communication with two rail
making companies and he found that he
could purchase rails much cheaper than
he expected.
Engineer Burleish Is enthusiastic over
the section of the country through which
the survey passes. The road will open up
one of the prettiest inland summer resort
situations in Maine at Bra lley's Islands:
it will open up an avenue for the freight
of the North Vassalhoro WOODEN mills
and several steam mills besides large
section Of farming country that will feel
the progress of the world at large and
benefit by it.
She has got 70 90. The directors are
taking hold of the matter with more in
terest than they themselves thought they
were capable Dr. There il no mistake
about il, they mean business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. asst
South and West

Robert Lindblom of Chicago, the widely
known Board of Trade operator made an
assignment Monday. Assets are given as
100000; liza bilities. $3.50
Chief Justice Alonzo p. Carpenter of the
New Hampshire supreme court. was
stricken with apopleXy at his home on
North Main street, Concord, n. H.. Mon
day. and is now regarded as danger
ously ill.
Olaf Soderstrom, who shot Charles
II. Ridder Sunday night. at Lynn,
Mass. was held without bail in court,
Monday, for further hearing on Satur-
day. The wounded man is at the hos
pital in very low condition.
The United States supreme court
Monday, decided the case of the Boy
den Power Brake Co, VS.. the Westing-
house Co. holding there has been on
infringement of the patent OF the
Westinghouse Co, by the Boyden Co
A special to the San Francisco Ex-
aminer from Victoria, B. c.. says: On
Monday last the ice covering stream
in defile near Crater gave way under
the passing throng Of Klondikers and
more than a score of men We're preci-
plated into the water and drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

1t would seem from the several breaks
which have been made in different parts
of Somerset county lately that the county
is possessed of a class of individuals who
have a strong desire to accumulate prop
erty by unfair means. The breaks seem
to be made in the small towns and are
I'm loubtedly the work of novces. as they
have not as yet made any attempt to
blow safes The first break was made at
Canaan a few nights ago, when the store
of Williams, Goodrich & Gleason was en-
tered and quantity of merchandise
taken. The next burglary occurred at
West New Portland, where the store of
S. w. Elliott was broken into and about
$50 worth of goods removed and now A.
+. Jones of Scion. reports a break at his
store Thursday evening, May ). at which
time he was relieved of SO worth of mer-
chandise and cash. Is it the work of
tramps or do we possess a class of gen
tlemen whose fingers seem to cling to
other peoples property?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
o. BRiEN- BURKE FIGHT.
Former Not in Condition and Latter Makes
Il a Draw.

Lynn Mass. May 9.-Dick O'Brien
and Jack Burke a 12-round draw at the
Hoffman club. tonight. The fight was
slow throughout, O'Brien not being in
condition. Burke started to force mat
tiers. but O'Brien had him groggy in
the nth round. He did not follow up
his advantage and Burke recovering
his wind kept OHrien busy for the
balance OF the fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
PIummer School Entertainment.

The vestry of the First Ccngrega-
tionaI church was filled. Monday even
ing, when an entertainment was given
by the pupils of the Plummer school
for the purpose of raising funds for the
purchase of a flag. The entertainment
was arranged by Superintendent of
Schools Barber, and was in every way
a decided success.
The vestry was very Hastily decOrat-
ed with tri-colored bunting. The dra-
peries on the stage made 1t still more
attractive. One of the principal at
fractions was the solo of Superintend-
ent Barber. in which his mellow tenor
voice showed up to excellent advantage.
The programme: .r
The Lords PRAYER Chorus
Singing. The Evening Bells.
Recitation. Trees of Our Country"
Annie Brann
500. Miss Andrews
Little Buttereup, Edrie and Ruth Beede
and Wentworth Peckham.
Recitation. How to Speak Piece,
Philip Maxcy
Singing, THE t4irl Song. Four Girls
Exercise. Springs Call" Thirteen Girls
Solo. Miss DeerinS
Recitation. The Secret" George Jones
Fan Drill. Six Girls
Recitation. Going to school
Oracle Wight
Solo. Mr.. Barber
Recitation. Somebody" Helen Amesbury
Singing. "Peeping Through the Snow,
Six Girls
Recitation. THE Sailor Boy"
Richard Maxcy
Exercise. "Crocus Bells" SIX Girls
Singing, Now the Day Is over"
Eight Girls
Star Spangled Banner.
Chorus and Audience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

Morrison who died at her home on Sum
mer street last Thursday morning after
a severe Illness were held at the family
residence, Sunday afternoon at o'clock
conducted by Rev. Harry W. Kimbal
pastor of the Island avenue Congrega-
tional church of which the deceased was
an esteemed member. The church choir
rendered music. Mrs. Morrison was the
wife of l.. l.. Morrison. prominent
Skowhegan business man and was born
at Rutland, Vermont She was 46 years
and IL days old. The floral offerings were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

BATH-May .. ar, schs Annie T kim
ball, Virginia; Carrie y Norton. Phil
adelphia: Break Of Day. New York.
BOOTHBAY-May . az. schs Game
Cock Mllbridge; Mail. Sullivan; Viola
May. Calais.
Sid. schs n 3 Mahouey, New York;
Ira Bliss, do. /: q Whiden. do; W II
Card. Boston. Ethel F Merriam. do:
FlyaWay. do: Nat Aver, Salem: Lizzie
Williams. 90; Emma " Say. Port-
land; Louisa Francis, Eockiand, Me:
Northern Light. fremont. Lucy Belly,
Ellsworth
CALAIS-May 9. ar shes c. w Dex-
ter Eastern Light. Boston,, William
Todd. New York. Sid sch Annie Gus,
Welfieet; +. and C. w Kinds, Milton.
RED BEACH-May 8. sid schs Mag
gle Todd. New York.
EASTPORT-May 9. ar schs T. and
f. Given. Lepreaux, \. s, Joker, ST.
John.
PORTLAND-May 2. ar schs Maggie
Miller. Fredericton, \ Il. for Salem, for
orders: Nat Aver Bangor for Boston,
Minerva. Kendall Do for New York; \ F
kindburg. 20 for Dc: Emma Fox. Hop
Einalhaven for Boston.
SID, sch John F Randall, Philadelphia
ROCKLAND-May 9, ar, schs Lucy j
Warren. Simmons. Boothbay; Alaska
: Ro (. 9. sld. sch Leona
BANGOR-May $. ar. sim Penobscot,
Pierce, Boston; schs Emma Green. Wood
New York: Marjorie, Edwards. philadol-
phia: Maud Snare. Lowell, New York;
isaiah X Stetson. Trask, New York.
Ar. 9Th sim SedgWick, Barbour. Bar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

DR.. J. F. Hill has gone to Pittsburg.
Pa, to attend the annual meeting If
that society with such a long name
that a fellow has to spell it, and which
has to do with thr nose the eye. the ear
and the throat The doctor will read
paper before the convention and
will go to Washington with in
structionS from the Journal to
the navy department to let
Sampson slide and then he will return
to Brooklyn, now Greater New York
for few days, being absent from home
about two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

fluence, there is something more than
simple pool playing In it,
Alderman Cobb's motion not to grant
the license was passed.
Alderman Wells order authorizing n
temporary loan of not over $4,000 for a
pediCd not to exceed six months. to
meet current expenses was giving a
passage.
Alderman Plaisteds order directing
the mayor to draw his warrant for
$23913 for highways and $354.S1 for the
pauper department was given pass
age. This warrant is to meet the roll
of bills designated IN No. 3.
The remainder of the time was spent
in the discussion of the appropriation
bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
Cause OF Fire Unknown.

The third session of the municipal
officers for the purpose of asCertaining
the cause of the Fitzgerald fire was
held, Monday evening. in the city
rooms. There had been previously a
drift of evidence to indicate that the
cause of the fire was from defective
electric wire, but Mr.. Hamblen. mana
ger of the Electric Light and Railway
Co., which company furnished wire and
power for Mr. Fitzgerald was a wit
ness and he was Very positive from in
designations that he had made and
caused to be made, that the fire could
not have orisina ted from that source
The officials We're sorely perpleXed and
the result on the hearing, was that the
cause of the fire was unknown"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
Rev. Mr.. Gaskin Resigns.

The members Of the clergy Will re-
gret to learn that Rev. W. +. Gaskin.
pastor of the Silver street Universalist
church of this city. has rendered his
resignation and that il has been ac-
cepted. Mr.. Gaskin's reason for re
signing is that he may accept the call
from the Universalist church in Meth
len. Mass. Mr.. Gaskin came to this
city from Ninal Haven. Jan. /. 1896.
Both he and his most estimable wife
have made many friends IN this city.
who will sincerely regret their depart
ure for a new field. which he viii take
up June l. Pending the election of q
new pastor. Rev. }. +. Rhoades of Fair
field will supply the Silver Street pull
pit. Mr.. RhoadeS viii supply the pull
pit. next sunday, for Mr.. Gaskin. who
goes to MachiaS. where he began the
life of a minister. to attend the dedi-
cation of the UniVersalist church at
that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

The experiment of running kinder
garten department in connection with
the Universalist Sunday school was
tried. yesterday. for the first time, and
with good success. The class under
the direction of Mrs. William Maxcy
was we'll attended. yesterday All the
paraphernalia had not arrived in
spite of this fact the little ones were
entertained so we'll they were reluctan,
to go home when the time arrived
Later it is proposed to furnish the chill
dren with colored cards and othe,
similar fixtures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

When the morning train from Ban
gor arrived, yesterday morning, from
the rear car dashed about 30 men in
soldiers garb to the platform. A bug.e
sounded call and the people around
the station thought that the Spanish.
who are supposed ito be still running
from Dewey, had struck the city.
However it was soon learned that the
crowd of soldiers were from the Uni
versity of Maine. who We're on their
way to Camp Powers at Augusta to
enlist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

The members of the Grand Army in
this city, are making extensive prepa-
rations for the observance of Memorial
day. The sermon is to he delivered
by Rev. A. A. Lewis. the pastor of the
Methodist church. Instead of having
a band during the evening, company
of school children will sing patriotic
songs. The newly formed Sons of Vet
Grams post will do escort duty. in place
of the boys who are now at Camp
Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

The representatives II China rail
the representatives of japan more than
s55.ooooo0 at the Rank of England Al
noon Saturday. this being the balance
Of the China Japan warindemnity. The
Japanese trucus will forthwith COM
mencc evacuation II Wei Hai-Wel
The date Of the British occupation 81
Wei-Hai- Wei is not settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

property was bought some time ago by
William Grant. Since he has given no.
tice that the field shall not be used for
base ball ground the players are
looking for new place for their games
With the exception of interest in the
High school team there is but little in
terest in the sport, compared to what
there was short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
ANDERSON MUST HANG.
The United States Court Refuses 10 Grant Him
Another Trial.

Washington. May 9.-In the United
States supreme court. today. the ease
If John Anderson rs. the United States
was decided against Anderson. He was
tried and convicted in the United States
circuit court at Norfolk. Va. for the
murder Of the captain and mate Of the
schooner olive Packer and brought his
casc To this city On writ of error.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
Dartmouth Wins Debate from Brown.

Hanover, \. H., May 9.--Dartmouth
won the first Dartmouth-B Brown de-
bate, tonight. having the affirmative
side Of the question Resolved That a
Part from Legislation New England
Textile Industries Will Be Able to
Maintain Themselves. :"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

In the police court, yesterday morn
ing, James and George Kelley aud
Everett White We're sent Ito the county
Jail for 80 days for intoxlcation. James
Perkins. who was charged with va
grancy, was ordered to leave town.