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The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
fAe I.aw es Ceopssssssoa.

berland, the playwright. was extremely
jealous Of his young rival. Richard
Sheridan. II Is related that he took
his children to see one Of the first per
formances Of The School for Scandal"
and when they screamed with delight
their irritable father pinched them.
saying: What are you laughing at?
You should not laugh. my angels; there
is nothing to laugh at" adding in an
undertope: Keep still. you little
durces." When this was reported to
Sheridan. he said: 1T was ungratefuI
In Cumberland to be displeased with
his children for laughing At my come
dy, for when I went to see his trage dy
I laughed from beginning to end"
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
mus.cALcLuss IN sMALLrowN
hes Of work IL L. AavAsaSao for
rhsn to Take UD.

BREACHES of work Il L. AAvAsaeae for
rhsa to Take U.
There is one principle that must be
strictly adhered to In any succcessful
village musical society. there must be
no drone. says the Ladies' Home Jour
nal. The instant that any one n ad-
mitted to membership ON any other
grounds than ability the decline Of the
society has begun. Regular sttsndance
can be secured only b. ar0using the en-
thusiasm Of the members. Ths one
word that expresses the possibilities Of
concerted instrumental music for the
village Ii orchestra. This word, while
rather pretentious in sound. may have
an extremely humble application. Or
chestra is mentioned as opposed to
band; the orchestra, being intended for
indoor practice. il capable Of exerting a
most refining influence. 1t 10 to chorus
work that the vocal energies Of the
singers Of the town must b mainly de-
voted. and It 10 best to assume . high
stand from the outset. aad establish IN
"oratorio society" rather than "chor-
US" or choral club" For this purpose
q ell-balanced group Of thirty or forty
voices is suficient II II Is composed Of
members who can really sing. small
chorus Of unexpected volume Of tone
10 much more elective than . large
one with . disappointing volume. 1t
may be just As well to call attention to
the fact that the large music empor-
iums. especially those in Boston. New
York. Philadelphia and Chicago. are al
ways ready to give advice and assist
ance in the selection Of music where
the members Of clubs. individually
or collectively, do not know Just what
IL best for their purpose.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
FAMOUS IN SPORTS.

There il NO one who can compete
with Lord de Gray Of England ~ .
sportsman. Once in Ireland, when
shooting. he brought down sixteen wild
geese with . two-barreled gun and
in one year was responsible for the
death Of 5000 birds.
Lord Carnarvon II q good shot ont
recently he gave a party for the prince
Of Wales, at which 10000 birds we're
slaughtered in three days with only six
hunters-600 birds day 10 each gun.
There has been some record deer
shooting in Scotland. Atholl forest ID
supposed to contain about 1900 head
of red deer. and when the prince and
princess Of Wales visited there in 1872
NO fewer than 5000 deer were dyiven
before them.
There is always good fishing At the
duke Of Richmond's place, Gordon cas-
tie, and Lady Caroline Lenox, who
acts as hostess for her brother. 10 quite
an expert with the rod.
The Bradley Martins have one Of the
finest shooting estates In Scotland. and
their shooting parties are always
eagerly attended. Their daughter,
Lady Craven. and her husband stay
with them during the season.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
FHs osssIs Asasvssussy.

II Goethe were living he would BOW
be $50 ysaTs old. which fact German
authors and hook printers have just
auniversarised. An intefesting 1seAaI
10 that Goethe's life vas ooe q safn-
terrupted prosperity. snl that b 1sss
xotta Of sts.tsart pasa ees.ees fos his
copyrisAeA That would noe be 1arus
SUN noWadays for Dea 0ueh bsD -
pursant thsn Goethe 10 sses1ve: nsesAs
= st q saan ssn - ~ ~ esOyvau4oD
upsa booAs soos a VA1eh hove 49,
- 0rsue ~ No ysasA
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
s~~r~~ssy Dp.Sssess.

Mrs. Fuller TvaddIe-"Yes, she's .
very practical woman. . regular utili-
tartan. But they say she has . skeie-
ton in her closet" Mnl 0a1about
Chinn-"she has. Well. I1l bet she
uses II TO hang her coat % to ksep n
In shape, II IT'S anyvhere DsaS TIE
rsRAt size. New Yosk world.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

Baltimore. Oct. 21.-Should the pres.
ent rate Of increase in the net earnings
Of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad con-
tinue. almost the entire interest
charges and the rentals for the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1900. will have
been earned by Dec. 81. 1899. This
was foreshadowed today when the net
earnings for September were made
public. The estimated gross receipts
were $2.S04. .293. the largest for one
month In the history Of the company
and an increase OF S2l6.597 over Sep
tember. 1898. The net earnings for
September. 1899. were also q record
breaker. being Sl,03O. .4s3. an increase
OF e37l .S0l over September. 1898. The
net earnings for the nrst three months
OF this fiscal year-July. August. and
Saptember-agEregate 33.042.7s9. an
increase OF el.174.66S over the same
months in 1855. H. Maddy.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
loOsAeses - 0eauss.

Mrs.. Parvenu--I don't think the pc
tuse looks like me at all. The Artiss-
Perhaps not. But II il an exact rsprs-
sentation OF the way you would look
n you had been rich all your life, aad
tha. ID what you want. 10 IL notf-
Indianapolis Journal
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

my husband that some
thing must be done. fos
I was nearly frantic with
pain. Having read OF
the wonderful cures
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound had
performed. determined
to try it. l have taken
it and am happy to say I
am cured. / rccomme,
to all my friends and l
tire of telling the bent
have derived from its al
have you alone to than
my recovery"
MRS. ELLEN FLANA-
GAN. 1910 Mountain ST..
Philadelphia. Pa. writes:
"DEAR MRS. PiNKHAM
Three years ago ! was
. sufferer from chronic
dyspepsia. was irritable
and cross. and can say
that after taking seven
bottles of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compou
pleasure In writing this
interviewed by any one
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
QUALITY AND NEWS.
FAME AND EXCELLENCE ARE
DETERMINING FACTORS IN
SUCCESSFUL DEVELOP.
MENT.
0ss 81 the I.pert.at Fssetio.s ss
High-Class Nsuspapsrs.

In presenting interesting phases Of
scientific and economic problems.
high-class newspapers frequently give
information Of as great value In their
advertising columns as In those de-
voted to the publication Of the prin-
cipal events Of the day: and when
the fame Of q product il extended be-
yond its natural limits into foreign
lands. and q large demand created
throughout Great Britain and her COL
ontes and the principal seaports and
cities Of Europe. Asia and Africa. II
becomes q pleasant duty to note the
fact and to tell of the points OF ex-
cellence on which SO great q success u
based. We refer to the now world
famed laxative remedy. Syrup Of Figs,
the product OF the California Fig
Syrup Company. The merits Of this
well-known excellent laxative were
first made known to the world through
the medical journals and newspapers
Of the United States; and is one Of the
distinct achievements Of the press. 1t
is now we'll known that Syrup OF Figs
is an ethical proprietary remedy. ap-
proved by the most eminent physicians
everywhere. because 1t is simple and
effective. yet pleasant to the taste and
acceptable to the system. and not only
prompt in its beneficial effects. but
also wholly free from any unpleasant
after-ehects 1t is frequently referred
to as the remedy Of the healthy. be-
cause 1t is used by people who enjoy
good health and who live we'll and feel
we'll and are well informed on all sub
1ects generally. including laxatives.
In order to get its beneficial effects, 1t
is necessary to get the genuine Syrup
Of Figs. which IL manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
CoevUvuu9 Nsepp0.

Profeesor--Now. Mr.. Doolittle, vhas
have you learned about yosr topsc, the
diamooA,- Mr.. Dooiiftle--Thaf evvsy
woman believes u harnoaises exaesly
with her comDlentoa-- - JsvUsasu'
Veskly.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
Ds0 gsu~

Herr Krupp. Who b one - The rich
~st men - Prussia. b . 10 e the
founder Of the Esses steel vorka Osd
Krvvp started with too Dsa n 1871.
re 80 sow enpsoys 9oyeeo vsshnsn
in TIE aiIls soA D1sss - - Ism
then Se.eoo houssA
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

IRIS PINKHAM says that irrtablity indicates DISEASE
Nu Women who nervous and snsppsh are to b
80 pitied Their homes uncomfortable; their dis
positions grow constantly Such need the coun
eel q understands the peculiar
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
4 RsaAskabss Career.

Jno. NJ. Smyth, head of the great
house Of Jno. NJ. Smyth Co., of Chi
caxo. commenced life in very humble
way. but by dint Of hard work and
great business ability has built up the
largest concern of its kind In the
world. His name 10 q synonym for
honesty and fair dealing. The great
guitar bargain shown In another COL
umn Of this paper should be Of interest
to those who are musicaliy inclined.
and their mammoth catalogue Of
everything to eat. wear or use should
b in the hands Of everyone.
I'VE got an ugly boarder so my dauRh-
ter wouldn't take an interest In him
.'weli?" ''she took an interest IN him
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

- 0asugs - - -.
!. H. .Wswlyvsa-Why Sssv ~ onaD
- . SFuee ssA eu0e vstA NJ Ma
lssvsy~ss-4vos StUN ~ ~ =
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

rvo nay tain ssA 90 ~ Asas. ~
tArvs eaanse snhs Dass - Q esoSssno-
- e ~ osss soaessU - ssnGsAtng
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

Ny doctor aid I would die, bat Piso'e
Cure for Consumption CURED ms.-Amos
Kslnsr, Chsrry Valley, u. Nov. y. -.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
uoW.a ThAY

We oRer Ons Hundred Dollars reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
CAtarrh Cure
=. J. CHENEY co. Props.. Toledo. q
We the undersigned. have known r. J.
Cheney for tho last u yeArs and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business txansacttoas
and 4nsncially. able 70 carry out any obliga-
lions made by their drm- =
West fr1aI. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
o.: Waldin9. kinnan = Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio .7 ~
Halls Catarrh Cure Il taken internally, sct-
ing directly upon the blood and mucous suFfsoes
Of the system TesttmontAls sent frea Price
7bc per bottle Sold by all druggists
Halls FADily Pills are the best
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

strapped on his back? That's an um-
breifa holder. 80 he can play golf In the
rain. :"
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
DOTHE FISHES TALK2
QUEER PROPOSITION BROUGHT
FORWARD.

Beth the LanEAsh and DrsnnsA Caa
1ask Laks Dog-rhs Eel sd the
Gis.srA-shsd Enit Oassr sounAs-
whales Have Bsea Known t. Cry.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

Those coal barons can't squeeze me. "
Don't you burn anthracite?" Yes. but
when the price goes up go to bed ear
ly."
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

Mas. ANNs e. HALL. Of Mill
dale. Conn. was all run down in
health and had completely lost
control of her nerves. She wrote
to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn. Mass..
for advice. Now she writes:
~ wish to thank you for what
has done for me. It has helped me-
suffered for . long time with ner-
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

How do you feel about these trustsr'
- can't get into one I'm down on
'em."
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

Ask for The DSss 1saAlag.
Liberal religious literature ssnt rRE
on applicable to Mrs.. H. D. Reed. In N.
3Sth ave. Omaha, Neb
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

Autumn ts n restful season. Rest
full! Haven't you any stoves TO put upr.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

Eros 70 CasaRSh 9affsseea-
4 loos suffering eaiarrh patient tells boz 70 eare
this dreadful disoAas at hoWs Address q. Brendo.
al5 ChADpa Street. Denver.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

why on earth doesn't the weather man
give rain?' Hes holding II back for
the fall festival"
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

F1E GRIP CURs faAF DOES CURR.
LAXATIVE BRono Ouinino Tablets ro0oves
tbs cause that produces La Grippe. = ".
Groves signature II on eacA boz. No.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27

Grandparents back up . self-vtlled
grandchild because they feel partly to
blame.
R1Y3 VsroassstiyCurs1- Ne Ass sssvsssssss sfsss
M aay's ei D.. khss's Grsss Nerve Rsssesss
ess1 fos RREE o1.oo sstsl settls a.a ssaa.ss.
The Delta independent., 1899-10-27
EVERYDAY
TALKS WITH
WOMEN

your Vegetable Compound
more than anything else.
vousness. pains In back q
also had neuralgia IN my
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30
CLASS PARTS.
OF the Class Of 80. II. n. S.. Announced
Wednesday Graduation. June Is.

The primary arrangements for the com
mencement exercises of the class of 80
Hallowell High school. have been effected
and were made public, Wednesday. The
graduation exercises. consisting of the
literary parts. will occur in the new City
hall, on the afternoon of June 16. In the
evening will occur the reception under
the direction of the graduation class, the
distribution of prizes. a ceremony accom-
panied by peculiar pleasantly, concluding
with the graduation ball.
The saltatory. which is the highest
honor in the gift of the principal for
scholarship. will be given by Miss Jennie
Cochrane.
The elective parts, honors in the gift
of the class, are as follows: History, Miss
Edith Alden: prophecy. Miss Edith Ire
gembo; poem. Miss Beatrice Jones; prize
orator. Miss Grace Carey.
The valedctory is merged into the pres
ident's address to undergraduates, Pres
ident Myron Maddox of the class to de-
liver that part.
Essays will be assigned to other men,
bers of the class by the principal, on i,
scholarship basis. The accepted motto
of the class is Great Efforts from Great
Motives"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30

Augusta, Gardiner and elsewhere. The
work was officially inspected by the
Most Iliustrious Grand Master Hon.
Frank f.. Sleeper of Sabattus.
This assembly has been looked for
ward to by local companions with keen
anticipation and the highly successful
eXemplification OF the work was the
source Of much qualification to the
Most Iiustrious Grand Master as well
as all others interested.
At the completion of the work the
companions repaired to the Hallowell
house To discuss one of Landlord Wa
ternan's famous menus.
Covers were laid for -. in the main
dining room. the tables being arranS-
ed in the form of letter II. The
table was decorated with ferns, sni-
lax and cut flowers. a choice bouton-
Mere of roses and pinks being at each
plate. The occasion was one of pleas
ant significance. withai, and full jus
tice was done to the excellent menu.
The service was distinctly "au fait"
and the genial manager was warmly
congratulated on the success of his eff
fort. All companions congratulated
themselves on being of the r. and S.
NJ. and will long remember the pleas
urable occasion of Wednesday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30
FIRE AT BOSTON.
The Badger Block Damaged About $4,000
Two Firemen Injured.

Boston, March 29.-The Badger block, Il
5-story structure on Wareham street, in
the heart of the wood-planing district of
the South end. was practically Quilted by
fire, late this afternoon. n gale OF wind
which was blowing made the blaze of
menacing proportions. and the dreaded
fourth alarm was sounded to the fire de-
partment The size of the tire-iightins
force was the chief factor in continins
the fire to the one large building. and the
total loss is about $4,000
The blaze broke out on the second floor.
but its cause is unknown. The building
is owned by the Badger estate. and is oc-
cupied by six firms. as follows: T.. T..
Badger basement. wood drying room !.
Chase Refrigerator factory. first floor ::
p. NJ. Wight. carpet cleaning, secon /
floor: McGhee 4 Sons, stair builders,
third floor: p. f. Conlon. paper maiche.
third floor; j. f. Whelpey. skate manu-
facturer. fourth floor: c. a. Henry
scenic painter. fifth floor.
During the fire c. +. johnson was badly
burned and shocked by the wires on the
roof of an adjoining building. He was
rescued by Capt Doolin of Ladder ), and
sent to the City hospital. Lieut.. Joe
Smith of Ladder 10, was badly cut on the
head and face by falling debris and taken
to the City hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30
EAGAN'S LANGUAGE


as is used in the best hotels should be
eaten by the army
DO you recall" asked Maj. Lee, be
ing present when conversation took
Mage; concerning the letting of con-
reefs Mfhep Senator Hanna was pres
II neyerSspcke to Senator Hanna i'm
my life responded Gep. Eagan And
6dent think would know him if he
NDuid step into the room now. He was
epointed out TO me once, but / don't
think l should know him now"
But" persisted Major Lee, were
you ever present where he was when
the beef constructs were discussed?'
II recall was the reply. that the
secretary sent for me on one occasion
and asked me about the contracts when
there were two other gentlemen pre-
sent in the room with him. | stated to
him that the contracts has already
been let and that nothing more could
be done. If Senator Hanna was one
of the men present, l am not aware Of
the fact
Explaining the purchases of the can
ned roast beef, Gen. Eagan said il was
only intended as makeshift to he
used when fresh meat could not be So
cured. Some reports favorable to it
and others unfavorable came TO me
concerning it. he said.
Gen Eagan said he had had many
with men protesting to
represent the Texas cattle interests.
who wanted to furnish beef on the
hoof. but he did not recall expressing
the opinion that beef on the block or
on the hoof would be the best form In
which to get meat for the army. 1t
was perfectly well understood at all
times. that he preferred refrigerated
beef. He remembered that he had for
hidden his office to one of these men
because of his persistence.
He thought he had mentioned the
Powell propositition to preserve beef
to some of the beef men. but had only
done so casually and then only be-
cause many of them thought Beef
could not be kept - hours. AS for
he would not touch the process
nor would he accept any bid in which
tn" bidder depended upon process
other than freezing or chilling beef
Gen. Eagan said that Armour & Co.
had put in a bid for 'processed beef"
but it was not accepted and he did not
the details concerning it.
The witness said he had conversed
with neither Gen. Miles nor Gen. Shat
ter concerning the army rations. but
that Gen. Brooke had made some
concerning bacon in
cans. With this Gen. Eagans testi-
mony closed and the court adjourned
for the day with the understanding that
some witnesses in Gen. Miles behalf
would be heard tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30

Thomas Howard died al his home on
Sawyer's lane. Wednesday morning at
! o'clock. Mr.. Howard had been in de-
clinng health for nearly a year, and
for the past few months had been con-
fired to the house. much of the time
70 his bed, the final cause of death be-
ing consumption. Mr.. Howard was
the first driver of the 10-ccnt team
when it As put onto the road by MI
Weeks. and continued To drive part
of The time for himself, until his sick
ness compelled him to give up. He
will be missed by a large circle of ac-
auaintances. The funeral services
will be held in the church, Friday af-
ternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30
FIRE At HARTFORD. CT.
Several Buildings Badly Damaged, the Loss
Amounting to $4,000.

Hartford, Conn, March GA loss
OF $lSO.0OO was caused by a fire which
broke out. at , o'clock this morning.
and completely Quilted the James l..
Howard office building on Asylum
street. The James l.. Howard Cos.
factory building in the rear and dam
aged by fire and water several ad-
joining buildings.
The fire started from some unknown
cause in the grocery story on the first
floor of the Office building On the
east of the office building the guests
IN Belns Bros. hotel were thrown into
a panic but escaped without injury,
James l.. Howard Co. alone LOSES
Sl5O.0OO; insurance. 100000. The other
loses bring the total up to $3.50. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30

At precisely o'clock the programme
was commenced, and to a march played
by Radcliff's Orchestra. Hermon Lodge,
followed by the Grand Lodge. entered the
beautifully DECORATED lodge room, and
took their respective places
Prayer was then offered by Rev. j.
Langdon Quimby. The next was selec-
ton by Nan" bennett, Lewiston wide
iy known funmaker. Mr. bennett was
repeatedly encored and it was quite evil
dent that he more than pleased the large
audience. This was not his first appear
ancc before the people in this city, and
we trust not the last.
The installation ceremonies followed.
conducted by William j. Landcrs as
grand master, and Hon. \. NJ Spear.
grand marshal The first officer To be in
stalled was the master of the lodge, VIM.
l.. Powers, which was followed by Sc
lection by the orchestra. Then came the
installation of the wardcns, Senior War
den Fred S. Loring ana Junior Warden
Henry Wood, after which bennett
brought down the house with one of his
selections. lie again responded to hearty
applause and scored another big hit.
The remaining officers We're then in
stalled. including: Senior deacon, II. X,
Jewctt: junior deacon, l.. w. Robbins,
secretary. Hon. J. NJ. Larrabcc; treas
urcr. Henry harrington; senior steward.
4. Neal: Junior steward, w. l., Tozier;
tyler, +. NJ. Glass.
The rituaiistic work WAS executed in Il
superb manner and added greatly to the
imprcssiveness of the ceremonies. Mr..
Dcunctt again favored the assemblaSc
with another reading, at the conclusion
of which the orchestra finely rendered
several selections.
The installation ceremonies ended, ali
were invited to the spacious and commo-
dious banquet hall, where the eXccllcntly
prepared viands were discussed to the
full enjoyment Of all.
At about ll.31 the hall was cleared, and
a social hop followed, which of course
WAS one of the pleasantest features Of
the evening.
\ large number of visitors were pres
ent. who congratulated Hermon Lodge
upon having one of the best. most con-
ycnient and most beautiful Masonic
buildings in the State. Many expressed
their gratitude to the Gardiner fraters
for the hospitable manner in which they
had been entertained as guests during
the dedication and installation ccre-
monies. The event of last evening is one
to be Ion. remembered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30
"Uncle Toms Cabin"

Stetson's Double Monster Co. played
Uncle Toms Cabin at the Opera
house, last evening. Every seat was
taken and it was evident that all were
aware of the high merit of the COM
pany.
Every act was present with special
and elaborate scenery. The two conf
cal Topsies were too cute for any
thing and Little Eva did her part fine
~. The Lone Star Quartet was well
received and heartily applauded
Uncle Tom was all right and the large
audience was well pleased with the
performance. Specialties We're intro
duced throughout the play. The dane
ing was excellent. The company will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30

Clearwater will have at his store a
large amount of beautiful flowers. for
Easter. He suggests, however. that
customers, to make sure of their or
ders. place them not later than Thurs
day night. which gives ample time for
them to be ordered from the green
houses. At this Easter time, flowers are
but little higher than ordinary. Roses
bring from $3.50 to $500. white carna-
tons 80 cents and cOlors SO cents a doz-
Ell. Easter lilies $500 dozen, callas
$40. Prices for other flowers as
usual