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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
ANOTHER TRAMP.
Who Escaped the Punishment
Planned for Him.
How a Portland Business Man Once Missed
Keeping His Word.

Poor Willie" the wandcrer, how W.
should miss him even If In most of the
stories told at his expense he manages
TO escape the choppinS block, and If it is
difficult to find case where anyone
saw me saw"
The latest story is almost too good
dry goods merchants had all his well
laid plans frustrated by his wife's ter
der sympathy for the wanderer. \
short time aCo.said merchant had som >
trees cut down in his yard, these fur
nished an abundance of limbs that
only needed few strokes of Ratchet
to be converted into nice stove wood
just here was where bright idea
flashed into our merchants head, and
10. the tramp question appeared to
have been disposed of in a moment.
1t must be confessed that the tender
heart OF the wife never could resist
"Willie's" appeal, the best was always
set before him, SO he and his com
panions came to consider this particu~
lar house sort OF oasis in their weary
winter wanderings. To return to that
bright thought and what came of It.
pile was made of those limbs sutti
GENTLY near the gate to be suggestve
4 nd inv ohn black "a &c
placed in a convenient position. and =
sharp Ratchet was tantaiiZinGly stuck
will claim that Willie" is not quick
witted. he must he. for the inmates
of this house had a few days rest. OF
course that merchant must have
smiled, If he did he must now consider
it fortunate that he smiled before this
particular day. There came d heavy
snow fall the previous night and limbs,
choppng block and Ratchet eX-
perienced mctamorphosis. ON Sat
urday one of the fraternity happened
along and not having his feelings LAGER
ated by seeing the awful and suggeS-
tive combination before his eyes. III
ventured in and was fortunate. for tn"
kind lady of the house never suggested
Ratchet or limbs to him, but set before
him the best the table afforded. In tho
conversation Willie" shed few tears
as he related his touching history. y
harder heart even could not have re-
sisted this appeal, and the wanderer
was invited 10 call again AT eVenins
for square meal. if perchance h. hap
pened that way. AS he did not put in
an appearance il must he preSum !
there were other kind hearts on his
route. Ii is unnecessary to repeat
"Bohbie Burns saying to this MOI
chant he knows it by heart.
The best laid schemes q mice and
men gang aft a-eley" The choppi!
block and Ratchet can probably d.
bought cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

1t is a pleasure in these days st
cheap literature, to call the attention
of our readers to the conspicuous an
nouncement of the new years pro-
grammc of the one publication whit \
stands pre- -eminently for the best there
is in literature and art--the Century
Magazine professor in one of tn
largest colleges iii the United States
recently made this statement; The
Century Company has furnished two I
the masterpieces Of literature of tn
last decade: Sloane's Napoleon and
The Life Of Abraham Lincoln" b
sides its literary merits, the reader 3
rot only sure that nothing will cV~r
appear in its editorial columns that hes
not an absolutely clevatinG influence.
but it is the one publication who's adj
vertising columns are also carefully
edited. and nothing allowed thcrc.a
which cannot be depended upon as 'p
the claims made fer the article adNor,
tsed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Of an artistic nature in the magazines has 50
good chance for survival in the years to
come. The present series includes examples OF
the following English Masters: Hogarth, Rev
nolds, Gainsborough, Romney, Wilson and
Others. 1t must be remembered that Mr..
Coles work can be fonnd only in THE CEN
TuRY MAGAZINE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Work was begun. Sunday. upon the
storm door that is to be placed at the
north basement door of the post office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
THE CENTURY PRINTS
THE BEST WOOD-ENCRAVINCS.

THE most exquisite wood engravings being
made are those of Timothy Cole now ap-
Fearing in TIE CENTURY. Having engraved
the Old Italian and the Old Dutch Masters. he
IS now engraving the = Old English Masters "
Amid all the cheap and ephemeral half-tone
work of the day Mr.. Coles worl, has a lasting
importance, and it is doubtful whether anything
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

\ party Of commercial men sat IN n
Augusta hotel. talking of everythi: =;
ard anything. and sometimes pra".
tically nothing. when the subject und-f
consideration was we'll known Port-
land business firm. who are now stun
in business although the head of tin.
firm is on the retired list.
/ was one of the most disagr" b.
able men to work under that | eN n
struck" said one drummer. although
he was genial man outside Of tae
store. There was one experience that
he had that took little of his gine y
out Of him. He had hired a new sale =
man. and the first day the fellow W+$
out h. was sent 10 Bath. and frtI
there he took a team to drive to p
ncighboring town. The horse was q
bad one. and Oh the way he ran away
and tipped over the sleigh. spilling tn
drummer's samples and making q
thoroughly bad mess of things.
The fellow went back into Portland,
and he was met at the door of the stor"
by Mr.. l.. who Indignantly aakc I!
what he was in the store for 50 5000
after being sent out on the road III"
story was told. and if ever a fellow got
a ralling over and call down. the drun!-
mel did Several times during the cal!
down Mr. l. made the remark thai
he could drive any horse in the state
Not long after Mr. L. had coca
sion to go to the same place that tie
drummer had been. and it 50 chanctd
that he was given the same team that
the drummer had. All went we'll for
distance, when the horse bolted fol- .
pine grove near the road, throWir@
Nj l. out and badly injurins hAn.
when he was again able to entr"
his sore, the first sound h. heard Was
an exclamation from every employee IL
the store. 4 can drive any horse IN
Maine. He didn't say a word.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
Daily kennebec Journal
or COMING EVENTS.
RNliEiAllA,

cortland, Jan. Northumberland Assoc
CAUTION OF Congregational ministers.
Madison. Jan. 19-20-Anson Quarterly
Meeting of Free Baptist Churches.
Temperance.
Winnegancc. Jan. ll-Sagadahoc Dis
hlct Lodge Good. Templars.
-tast Surry-Feb. 3-Hancock District
Lodge Good Tempars
Deering, Feb. 9-Cumberand District
Lodge Good Templars.
Pennington, Feb. 10--FraulIlin District
Lodge Good Templars,
Pembroke, Feb. 1l-Washington District
Lodge Good TemplarS.
Bingh.m. March 1-Somcrset District
Lodge Good Templars.
Caribou. March 4-5-North Aroostook
District Lodge Good Tcmplars.
Grange.
%kowheGan. Jan. u-12-Somerset Pomo-
ia Grange.
North Brewer, Jan. c2~Penobscot Po-
mona Grange.
NaNsalboro. Feb lo-kennebec Pomona
Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Taber, Carey & Reid win soon COM
mence to move their stock of goods into
their new store, next to Fullers gre
Gerry store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Miss Ethel Russell of Colby. came t.
her home in this city Friday evening.
to attend the Chizzle Wizzle fair, t.
naming over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

The fine acoustic properties Ct our
new city hall We're greatly appreciated
Saturday evening. but not the facil-
ties for ventilation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

General Passenger and Ticket Agent
F. f. Boothby of the Maine Central
Railroad, was in the city, short tim"
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Mrs Chapman is accompanying her
husband on the Maine symphony
tourney If her impressions of the
people She meets are as pleasant as She
leaN rs with them. a repetition of tie
tour viii be mutually agreeable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

\ meeting under the auspices of III
w. c. T. L.. was held in the jail as
usual. sunday afternoon. with a very
impressive talk by Rev. G. s. Cum
mings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

l.. T. Dolon of Mount Vernon, and
L. +. Dollon of Belgrade, We're in the
city. Saturday. calling upon business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Governor Charles knoWlton returned.
Sunday afternoon, from a few days
business trip to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

SINCE Robert Louis Stevenson g description
OF his experiences ~ the steetasc there I'LL
been nothing 50 VIVID a, the paper - II u.
Nhltmarsh in the February CrITl hf. Mr.
WhitmaIsh is The author Of articles on 'PeJI
DIVING, and is familiar 20 thu readers Of tins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Rupert jackson ,gbo recently a.
cepted q position as assistant book
keeper at the wooden mills Of Lewis
Anderson x Son of SkoWhegan. passed
Sunday at his home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Miss Kate Nannah of Gardiner was
the guest of Madame Blauvelt, Satur-
day evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

magazine By his sea stories What Stopped
the Ship aud The Mutiny on the 'Jinny
A..a His descriptions Of the steerage are
done 10 the lie and are full Of amusing anec-
dot - well Us OF serious reflections OF the i'm
migration problem set forth with Z light touch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Bret II. Dingley of Lewiston. accom-
panied the Maine symphony Concert
Co. to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
CONSTANTINE POBEDONOSTZEFF
The influential parsonage in the Russian Empire.

\ y article 81 interest and Importance by
ambassador Andrew y. White on the
great Russian Conservative statesman, Min
ister White writes from ~ onaI contact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Howard Hammond, assistant princi-
pal of Shaw's Business college, passed
Sunday at his home in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

various types among the men and women.
The artist has written as we'll as pictured
his impressions of this strange LAND OF
dynamite"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

with the subjec, Of his paper he tells also
Of the we-knowu miracle-worker, Father
Ivan Striking portraits Of these TWO Russians
are iven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

The usual ladies' night at the An-
MAXI Club. win he observed, Tuesda,-
evening. 1t will be wholly informal,
ard good time is assured. ON Wed
nestlay evening, will occur the annual
election Of officers Of the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

T. a. Roundy q Belfast, was amonI
those who visited Augusta, ,saturda \
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

c. H. Oldham of Winthrop. was reg
lstered at Hotel johnson, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

The members of the Symphony Con-
cert Company stopped at Hotel North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Conductor John ,JcNett and WIFE an
both better. Eat not able to sit UP yet.
Portland Pre- s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
THE PENNSYLVANIA COAL=MINERS

THEIR racial origin and characteristics will
be described in an early number by Henry
Edward Rood and the artist Jay Hambidge
with l number Of striking Illustrations Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

Il. S. Kelley of Belgrade Mills. paid
the Capital city a visit. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

In spite of the sand that had thought
fully been sprinkled over the sidewalks
Of the city, they We're slippery, Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

+. II. Carson OF Mount Vernon, was
in the city. Saturday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
The Entire Travelling Public

will he interested in the article on Level
Railway Crossings, to be discussed by Mr. +
y. Locke, an expert on the subject. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
To crnE A CoID IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bronio Qu,nne Tablets All drug.
cists refund the money T. II lis I" cure. b.
Tho gp,unr Inns l. J. 9 u tA'"t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
The largest and Best of the Magazines. 49,
THE CENTURY MAGAZINE
No thoroughly
CENTURYs TIE GREAT FAMILY MAGAZINE oE THE 11oRl D.
The Present Volume.
THE KLONDlKE
PrOfusely Illustrated.

THE RIVER TRIP KLONDIKE"
1.-THE RUSH KLONDKE MOUNTAIN PASSES"
THE CENTURY has obtained striking
and hardshps Alaskan
gdhed which will be published
tbuted by Mr. John Sidney Webb both
lukon terrible
ye and abound information relating the system alotg claims
methods
present the c picture of life the Kondke region
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

method of carrying tracks over and under sur
face streets in England and Europe will be
fully illustrated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

MRS. Cornelius Stevenson, of
lVl Philadelphia, is now giving
in The CENTURY the only popu-
lar and authentic account yet print
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

tertal1nent and instruction
THE CENTURYIS THE GREAT FA
The Presf
which began in November, will excel in
The Author Of Hugh Wynne,''
ory of the American Revolution
Revolution illustrated by Casgnc (egns January CENTURY
THE ADVENTURES
or FRANCOIS"
By DR.. S. WEIR MITCHELL
R MTCfELS story Of pare describes
- FRANCOIS FoundnS AdVentrc uSge Fencing
French Revolution tlarbreadth
Q dofho
in trouble
Q ldto amoniler
5 rphan In Q trsofN utel Dame
O n.O / h0wtf used
Franco
hi s
The Republican journal., 1898-06-02
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday, June %, 1898,
AT II O'CLOCK. A. NJ,

A IN. "A.
for the purpose of nominating candidate
for Governor to be supported at the Septem-
Der election, and transacting any other bust
ness that may properly come before it.
The voters of Maine, without regard to
past political differences, who are in favor of
sustaining President Mckinley and his ad-
ministration in the conduct of the war with
Spain; who are in favor of sustaining the
present wise and economical administration
of our State affairs, are cordially invited to
join with the Republicans in choosing dele
gates to this convention
The basis of representation will be as fol-
lows: Each city, town and plantation Will
be entitled to one delegate, and for each IS
votes cast for the Republican candidate for
Governor in 1896, an additional delegate,
and for fraction of 40 votes in excess of IS
votes, a further additional delegate. Vacan-
cies in the delegation Of any city, town or
plantation can onl y be filled by resident OF
the county in which the vacancy exists
The State committee will be in session in
the city council rooms of City Hall, at 9
O'Clock on the morning of the convention, for
the purpose of receiving the credentials OF
delegates. Delegates, in order to be eligible
to participate in the convention, must be
elected subsequent to the date of the call for
this convention.
Per order Republican State Convention.
j. Fl. MANLEY. Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Me-, April %, 1898.
The Republican journal., 1898-06-02
Timely.

The following, issued by the n on Parti-
san National W C. I. T., has been sent to
every College far and near and every Co
educational College and chronological
school in the land.
To the President and Faculties Of 4meri-
can Colleges:
GENTLEMEN: Permit US a few words
on a weighty topic: the Importance of
guarding the young men contided to your
care from the temptations of drink and
vice. They 60 to you at the most sus-
ceptible period of their lives Uncon-
scious or reckless of danger, with youth S
natural self-contidence and fearlessness,
such young men are too often captured by
temptation and led on to lifelong slavery
to evil.
AS mothers and sisters, to whom these
young men are life S choicest treasures. to
whom their safety and highest develop
ment mean the realization of fondest
hopes, but their wrecking the blotting
out of life's joy, we beseech you to guard
them well.
We have not failed to recognize the I'M
RENTING watchcare exercised by many
noble institutions. Well may our coun-
| try be proud OF the work they have done,
and OF the magnificent manhood moulded
and developed in thousands of cases in
colleges which hold the highest ideals OF
life and conduct To all such we tender
our grateful and appreciative thanks
But will not those that have been less
Watchfnl henceforth use their strong, unit
led influence to the extinction of saloons
and other haunts of vice in college en-
virons; to the Punishment of Intoxicating
drinks from class and fraternity banquets
and college receptions; to the utmost
protection of student life from the temp
tations so fatal to young men, and to the
! building up OF a dominant principle
against drink and vice?
Upon the bright, brave, manly young
| men in colleges and universities depend il
large measure the upbuilding Of society
the solution of the many grave problems
confronting the age, the best guidance OF
the universal kingdom of our Lord. Fol-
the sake of all they ought to be and to do
we urge your utmost endeavors for the
strongest moral guardianship of you,
students.
With great respect,
THE Non PARTISAN NATIONAL W. c. 7. U.
The Republican journal., 1898-06-02
Teaching Under Difficulties.
An Arctic school Where There Were Few
Textbooks.

An Arctic school Where There Were Few
Textbooks.
Miss Anna Fulcomer writes an article
for the June Century on The Three Rs
at Circle City" Miss Fulcomer says:
The greatest draw back to my school
work was the lack of books. Naturally,
most of the children required chart and
primer, neither of which was included in
the school outfit, nor could they be OBJ
tanned at Circle City. Had there not
been good black board and a plentiful sup
ply of crayon | scarcely know how !
should have managed. | would group
the little ones about me at the blackboard
and make up the lessons, day by day, in
both printing and writing. They liked to
write, it came easy to them, and each
one tried to make his writing look palmer
and heater than that of his fellows. The
little ones were ambitious to read ont of
books, like the big girls As | had
none for them, they hunted UP "books, +"
as they called them, Selling upon stray
ewes from novels and pieces of news
paper.
A good many grown girls and boys
We're just learning to read. They were
ashamed and awkward at the blackboard,
and at first did not progress as fast as the
little ones This made such uphill work,
and was SO discouraging, that was afraid
| would lose many Of the older ones
altogether. At this juncture, however,
the missionary of the Church of England
who was stationed for the winter at Circle
City, kindly helped me out by the loan OF
a number OF books. states, and pencils
Among these books We're six primers and
first readers. How happy | was to get
The Republican journal., 1898-06-02
An important Announcement.

We desire TO call the personal and lmme-
date attention of each and every one of our
readers to the exceptional terms upon which
we are prepared to offer the representative
journal of agriculture, Farm and Home, in
connection with this paper. Every where
throughout the country Farm and Home is
known and recognized as a journal of the
highest standard. Its sound common sense,
practical teachings, terse paragraphs, origi-
alty and pluck, have won for it place at
the head of the agricultural press. Its i'm
mense circulation exceeding $50, 900 copies
each issue, is in itself telling testimonial
of its practical value and intrinsic worth.
Our subscribers will do well to read the an
nouncement and avail themselves of an op-
portunity to secure, at tritling cost, a paper
which will return them a thousand per cent.
on the Investment in the useful hints and
teachings to be obtained from its perusal.
To all we say, try Farm and Home year,
and You will never regret it.
The Republican journal., 1898-06-02

THE JOURNAL AND TRIBUNE. 1t seems
necessary to explain frequently our clubbing
arrangements with the New York Weekly
Tribune. Under the terms of our contract
with that paper it can only be sent free to
those who pay their subscription to The
journal one year in advance. 1t is not sent
unless requested by the subscriber. The
date will not correspond with the date on
The journal slip, but each subscriber emit
tied to the Weekly Tribune will receive it
for full year from the time the first num-
Der is received. The Tribune is printed
published and mailed in New York, and not
from this office.
The Republican journal., 1898-06-02
q ST. IA.
' s;'; :; e; =, Z; Z :; x: '''E

American greatest medicine is Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which cures when all other pre-
parations fail to do any good whatever.
The Republican journal., 1898-06-02
every conceivable phase of agony" DR..

every conceivable phase of agony" DR..
day, many of both sexes dying from over
exertion. The sanitary commission sue
coured twenty two thousand wounded at
Gettysburg alone. The train of carriages
for the wounded after the battle of the
Wilderness stretched for ten miles, along
which feeding stations were established
for the sufferers.
There should be no stint of numbers in
the formation of a corps of nurses, seeing
how many are needed in war, and what
abundance of splendid material can be
drawn upon. THEFT services can be utilised
during peace in many ways, and during
war they could also act as almoners. 1t
would be very desirable that they should
serve on relief ships in the navy, and with
the militia aud volunteers on special occa-
sions and whenever required. In the
American Civil War, 1.-TWO vessels, trans
formed into floating hospitals, were placed
under the direction of American ladies
who fulfilled the duty of nurses with
admirable devotion, Drawing danger for
the sake of the men who were conf1ded to
their care, and among whom were several
hundreds Frustrated by typhus.''
The mere presence of sympathetic and
modest women amongst large bodies of
men has the most salutary effect upon the
moral conduct of the latter, and must
always exercise an encouraging and purify
ing influence. Time has produced great
commanders and warriors, skilled in all
the arts of destruction, but the ablest
generals from the days of Alexander have
never been able to make provision for the
exigences of the sick and wounded.
Women, however, have shown particular
genius in this direction. And thus we
advocate that subject to authority, its
organization and working should be left
to them, and that they form an auxiliary
though non combatant portion of every
fighting force, having equal rank pay,
and standing with the combatant part,
seeing that their duties require equal
courage and capacity, and their usefulness
is beyond all reward