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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
strange French Laws.

A trial has just taken place at Paris
which may serve as warning to
American tourists visiting France.
A we'll to do man Of perfectly clean
record and good social position named
Froment Adelot has been sentenced to
two months Imprisonment for wear
ing, without right, in the buttonhole Of
his coat, the tiny bow of red ribbon
usually worn by the knights of the
French Legion of Honor.
You can buy them for few cents in
any of the shops devoted to the sale of
insignia of European orders, and
have known of not few English and
American tourists who, seeing num-
Der of people wearing these little bows
of red ribbon in their buttonholes, did
likewise.
This, however, entails heavy penal
ties, and it is punished by the authori-
ties as the illegal wearing of the in
sigma of the national orders.
1t must be thoroughly understood
that even supposing any American be-
longs to some patriotic or other society
here in the United States, the insignia
of which comprises bow or button of
red ribbon Worn in the buttonhole, he
cannot Wear it in France without risk
ing ail.-Washington Post
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
Dairy Blood Mt Fair Prices.

Again we call attention to the fact
that good dairy bred cattle can be had
ut quite reasonable prices. In fact we
believe that this is a good time for
those who need this kind Of stock to
invest in it. 1t is not hunting buyers
ut scrub prices, but as compared with
the way other classes Of pure bred
stock are selling it looks cheap. There
will sooner or later be reaction from
the craze for beef that has invaded
even the dairy districts, and with the
dairy industry promising Il healthy
condition pure bred dairy cattle will
be in better demand than now. The
rime to get good blood cheap is when
1t can be had. Those who let pass bar.
gains in trotting bred mares, beef cat.
tie and sheep few years ago are pay.
Ing much better prices for the same
stock now, and they might have been
sellers now instead of buyers had they
Invested at the lower prices then.-Na.
tional Stockman.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
The Rat That Sailed.

A rat was caught alive on board a
naval vessel in Il trap, and the beast
was thrown from the trap into the wa
ter without being killed. A large gull
that was following in the wake Of the
ship to pick up scraps of food thrown
overheard by the steward swooped
several times, endeavoring to pick the
rat up. Once the bird got too close to
the rats jaws, and the beast grabbed
it by the neck. After a short fight the
rat succeeded in killing the bird. When
the gull was dead, the rat scrambled
upon the birds body, and, hosting one
wing as a sail and using the other as
a rudder, succeeded in steering for the
shore. Whether the rat reached shore
or not is the question. since the ship
soon got out of sight of the skipper
and it's craft.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
The Curious Cnssownrx.

Every explorer who visits the Aus
tralasian islands discovers new kind
of cassowary. None of these birds
possesses any wings to speak of, and
their bodies are clothed with dense
masses of curious, hairlihe feathers.
According to a recent traveller, these
feathers are put to a very remarkable
use.
When a cassowary feels hungry-so
the legend runs-it wades out into a
stream until only its head and neck are
above water and spreads out its long
plumes on either side Numbers of I'm.
sophisticated little fishes immediately
mistake these for q new kind of water
weed and nestle confdingly up to the
motionless cassowary for shelter
Then that artful bird suddenly
presses his feathers close against his
body, walks ashore and shakes out his
prisoners on the bank; so that he no,
only enjoys a delightful bath, but OBJ
tains an excellent meal into the bar.
gain.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17

Wideawake dairymen not afraid Of
lots of work and with some previous
knowledge of the business can certain
ly make home cheesemaking profita-
bic by following the plan outlined
above
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
Birthmark In the Eve,

Jesse Lee of Atlanta has the letters
of the alphabet clearly imprinted on
the iris of his eyes. He inherits this
strange phenomenon from his father,
A. f. Lee, who had the same markings
On his eyeballs. The grandmother of
Jesse Lee is said to have pored inces-
sanity over the Bible previous to the
birth of her son, and it is supposed
that the birthmark is due to her con-
slant application t" the letters s< ss--
alphabet.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
He Chilled Her.

An old colored woman, who was born
in Georgetown and had never been ten
miles from home IN her 40 years of
niece. who lives about so miles from
Washington on the Virginia Midland
The conductors personally know every
body who travels on the road, and chill
!,'en and old people are always contid-
to their care. This was the case
With the old colored woman. and the
conductor was requested to see that
she did not leave the car at the first
station reached, as she was very likely
10 do unless watched. He sat her down
in the end seat of the car hedged her
about with her parcels and told her
not to bulge until he called her. The
second stop made was at little sta
ton called Vienna, and just as the
conductor was about to sound the start
ing bell he saw the old woman tum-
bling off the car.
"Where are you going? Get back on
that car" he shouted. Didn't 1 tell
you not to get out till l called you?"
please, mister, you done called me"
"No, didn't. Get back quick"
"'Deed you did call me, sah," per-
sisted auntie as she scrambled aboard.
you done call my name twice."
"Called your name? What is your
name?" asked the conductor.
"My name, please, sab, is Vienna,
sah.'-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17
1t Grades Down.

When girls engagement to an out
said that she is to marry king. AS
time progresses the girls mother con-
fesses that the young man is a prince.
1t leaks out later that he works on a
salary and has to work Saturday
nights. and later, just before the we'd
ding, no one is surprised at learning
lessons on the side to make living
Atchison Globe
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17

Butter receives its texture and it's
consistency in the churn during churn-
ing. and defects which are produced
during churning can by no means be
subsequently removed
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-17

Go to Thos. Lohner's new Short
Order House and Lunch Counter.
Meals at all hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
Strong Endorsements

DR.. Mary +. Green. president National
Household Economies Association, men,
Der American Medical Association.
member American Public Health Asso-
citation, author Of Food Products Of the
World" writes from Charlotte, Mich. /:
1.-The excellence of Pabst Malt Extract
is not unknown to me, rs have nsed u
professionally for years, always with Inc
most satisfactory results. For mothers
nursing their children and for general
debility from any cause. regard it IS
of especial value, US it combines Dotn
tonic and nutrient properties, winch
make it truly the Best Tonic"
Il recently prescribed Pabst Malt Elk.
tract, The BEST" Tonic, to three Of my
patients, all of whom were ladies, and
all Of whom were suffering from dyspcp-
STA and its consequences, and in all these
cases it acted like charm. Two of
them bought more of the tonic. and
continued to take it, until now they tell
me they can eat anything, and one OF
them added everything" without the
slightest Inconvenience. They have GER
tainly impSoved wonderfully in weight
and strength. I have prescribed your
"Best Tonic great number OF times.
1t is one Of the best, il not the very best.
of its kind"
r. BELNER, NJ. D.. Jersey City. N. ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
Up. S. c. E. Conference Programme.

The members of the Y. p. G. L. con-
nected with the Universalst church are
doing everything in their power to make
the meeting of the Central Maine Y. p
c. L. which is to be held at the tniver-
salist church, Wednesday. Il perfect sue
cess. The following programme has been
prepared.
1890 A. M.-Devotional service. How
Can | Be Missiopary?"; II o'clock. adj
dress of welcomes F. r. Littlefeld; re-
Spouse, Rev. q. f. Leighton. Skowhegan;
Belfast Union,l Mrs. Abbie NJ. Peterson,
Responsibility" discussion.
2 p. M.-Singing; Skowhegan Union,
Mrs. Clarence Mentor, Our Southern
Missions: discussion; Watervile Union
"Our Post Office Missions. Miss Mamie
Ludwig: discussion; Fairfield Union
Steps to Religious Life Miss Maude
McFadden; discussion; question box;
business.
80 p. M.-Praise service; solo, Mrs. T.
Fl. Branch; s p. NJ, address, 1.-THE Posi-
tive Side of Liberal Thought" Rev. w.
J. Taylor. Lewiston; SOLO. Mrs. George
+. Davies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
COLLlDES WITH SLEIGH.
Little Robert Slosbarg Badly Injured While
Sliding, Last Evening.

Robert Slosbarg, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Max Slosbarg, was run over by team
and badly injured while sliding down
Depot hill, about p. NJ, Monday.
Young Slosbarg, in company with sew
eral other boys, was coasting down the
hill when a team driven by Mr.. Newell
of Richmond, was ascending the hill
at good gait. Mr.. Newell did not see
the boy and collision followed. The
Sled struck, the sleigh in such a man.
rier that it threw the boy off and
smashed the sled into splinters. The
team went over the boys head and body
and the sled became entangled with
the horse and sleigh necessitating the
assistance of two or three men who
were passing to free it. 1t is also al
legged that team close behind the one
driven by Mr.. Newell also went over
the boy.
Doctors were summoned and the boy,
who was in an unconscious state, was
taken into a nearby house. DrS. Strout
and kimbaH soon arrived, and young
Slosbarg was etheriZed and his injuries
examined. He was found to be terri
bly, cut and bruised. A large scalp
wound, his mouth cut and bleeding.
cuts over either eye and a large cash
in his tongue, made him a pitiful OBJ
Ject. Further examination showed his
ieft leg to be broken just above the
Knee, ana the left arm was also broken.
Thlrteen stitches were taken in the
scalp wound. which commenced over
the LEFT eye and continued back several
inches; one stitch was taken over the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
Special Meeting Of the City Government.

A special meeting of the city gov
eminent was held, Monday evening
The two boards met in Joint conven-
ton for the discussion of various mat
tiers but no joint action was taken.
The following orders originated in
the board of aldermen and were con-
CURED in by the lower branch.
Ordered, The city treasurer be and
is hereby authorized and directed to
make a temporary loan for and in the
name of the city of Hallowell in a sum
not exceeding $4,000 at a rate of inter-
est not exceeding per centum. the
same to be used for the purchase from
James H. Leigh, Ben Tenney and Geo.
A. Stafford, trustees, the several lots of
land known as the Spaulding, Lord
and Young purchase, and occupied as
site for the new City hail; and the
city treasurer is further authorized to
negotiate the transfer.
Ordered, That a committee consist
ing OF one on the part of the board of
aldermen and such number as the COM
mon council may elect to appoint be
and is hereby appointed to draw up
and present to the city council for ac-
ceptance an appropriate set of resolu-
tions relative to the recent death of
MRS Eliza Clark Lowell.
Alderman Chadbourne, Councilmen
Goodwin and Horn were appointed to
act Tor the city council i'm the above Or
der
An order was passed in the board of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17

s%CsYt
right eye and one stitch OVER the left
four stitches were taken In the tongue
and u In the lips, four in the upper
and eight in the lower: and one stitcr
was taken in the chin. making a stota
Of 80 stitches in his face and head. II
took Drs. Strout and Kimball apou'
21a hours to dress the wounds and sci
the limbs.
Mrs. Slosbarg, the injured boys
mother, was almost Frustrated wnef
the boy was taken into the house. The
injured boy is 6 years old. and mas
two brothers and one sister.
No one can be blamed for the accl-
dent, beyond the little fellow himself
for sliding in a place so much tray
elled on a dark night. He was mol
seen by Mr.. Newell until he struck the
sleigh. .rIt
The doctors says there is little doup'
but that the little fellow will come ou'
all right, though it will probably take
some time. He was as comfortable as
could be expected. at 10 O'Clock las'
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
Funeral Of Late George Cyrus Anne.

A large number of relatives, friends
and acquaintance gathered at the
Congregational church, Monday aftef-
noon at go o'clock, to pay the last SAD
tributes to the memory OF the late
George Cyrus Anne.
Rev. j. l.. Quimby of the Congrega-
tional church, assisted by Rev. e. B
Barber of the Universalist church. Off
ciated. Music was furnished by the
Congregational choir. The following
were the bearers: Ralph Harden. FRANK
Brann, Frank Wausworth.. Coburr
Lawrence. Harry Wood. '9S, G. r.
Barker, '9S.
The floral tributes which were num-
erous and beautiful manifested love
and respect for the deceased. Mr. Anne
is survived by a mother and four sis
ters, Edith, Ethel, Sadie and Hazel, al
of whom have the sympathy of the en-
tire community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Charles Hewin of Sabatis. dropped dead
IN front OF the post office at Sabatis. at :
r. NJ, Monday. He operated confec-
the mill. He was i3 years old.
Austin Saunders. an aged and respected
citizen Of Bucksport, died suddenly. about
+. M. Sunday, while sleigh riding with
his wife. The cause of death was heart
disease. Mr. Saunders was about 60 years
of age. He was born in Orland, but went
to BuckspOrt when a very young man.
where he engaged in the business OF a
shipsmith. He was Mason and be-
longed TO the A. o. U. w.
James l.. Worthington died from
pneumonia at Bucksport, SATURDAY.
night. at the advanced age of Sc years
He was native of Rockland, but had
lived In Bucksport for the past Il
years. In his early life Mr. Worthing-
ton followed the sea and also worked
as a lime burner in the kilns of Rock
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. East
South and West.

| The National Card Co. with unau-
| thorized capital of s1OOOo.OOO was in
| corporated at Trenton. n. j.. Monday
John VIM Plunkett Baron Dunsay,
| representative peer for Ireland. since
| 1893. died at London, Monday. in his
| 46th year.
| Col W. S. Eldredge. one of the most
| foremost men in early Kansas history.
died at his home at Lawrence. Kan.
| Monday. aged 81 wears.
of the Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks. and well known in Masonic cir
cles. died at Chicago. Monday.
The Oceanic Steamship Cos. steamer
Moana, which sailed from Sidney. N. S.
w. Monday. for San Francisco. car
| ries 450,O sovereigns.
w. A. f. Moore. the convicted badger
of New York. was taken to Sing Sing.
Monday, to serve his 10 years sentence.
Mrs. Moore was in court at New York,
Monday, and her trial set for February.
A German student named Biberle.
fatally shot a Czechst named Linhert.
at Prague, Monday. with his revolver
in fight resulting from political dis
pute.
A meeting of the Plymouth church
congregation was held at New York,
Monday night, and a call was issued to
DR.. Newell d. Hollis of Chicago, to
serve as pastor of the church.
Announcement is made that Manager
Magee of the Yale University Track
Athletic Association. has signed A. f.
Copeland of New York, the prominen.
Manhattan Athletic Club athlete, as
trainer of the Yale track team.
The farmhouse of Fayette Meacham at
Pittsville. Wis. was blown to atoms.
Monday, by dynamite. killing Meacham
and fatally injuring his wife and four
children. ,Meacham had purchased the
explosive to use in blasting. How the
dynamite became ignited is not known.
The highest assessed land in the city
of Boston. the northwesterly corner of
Washington and Winter streets, was
sold, Monday, for $4,000. or $3.50 a
square foot. which is more than 800
over the assessed value. The lot con-
tains 1855 square feet. The Municipal
Real Estate Trust was the purchaser.
The new United States consul gem
eral at Berlin. Mr.. Frank H. Mason,
VINO was United States consul at
frankfort, has arrived at Berlin and
has taken possession OF the consulate.
after transferring the Frankfort con-
sniate to his successor, Mr.. Richard
Guenther Of Wisconsin.
Inc Massachusetts Democratic state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
THE TEST THAT TELLS.
You Can Get all the Convincing Psest yeu
Want by Reading Augusta Pagers.

When the reader wants any article of
value he naturally prefers to deal with
something he can depend upon.
If mixed up in any law suit, a good
responsible lawyer is generally the first
necessity sought.
If lost on the prairie. directions from
settler could be relied upon, those
from stranger would be doubted.
1t follows in the realm of proprietary
articles that Augusta people would
naturally select that one article which
has cured some neighbor. people they
know. people who can be seen, spoken
to and questioned about the results.
The only proprietary article which
gives this positive proof is the one en-.
dorsed by.
Mr.. J. F. Dearborn. the well known
barber. who has resided in Augusta for
the last % years, and has been in his
present place OF business since 1888, he
says: ''Doan's Kidney Pills are almost
miraculous in their curative power. I
was greatly troubled for long while
with an aching back and an aching in
the Kidneys. natures warning and call
for aid, A friend advised me to try
Deans Kidney Pills. telling me how
satisfactory he had found them. pro-
cured a box at c. X. Partridge's Old
Reliable drug store. opposite the post
office. The use of the one box quickly
relieved me and second box absolNte.f
~ cured me. I have had no trace Of
kidney trouble since"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price 50 cents Mailed Gx
Foster Milburn Co, Buffaio. N. =,
Sole agent for the U. s. Remember the
name. Doan's. and take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
Polo Notes.

Portland Courier: The new league
starts off under the most favorable aus
pieces and there is little doubt that ii will
be a success. The various clubs are
backed by local parties. the players are
to receive moderate salaries. and there is
no reason why the managers should not
finish the season with a balance on the
right side of the ledger.
Brockton Enterprise: Charlie Fitzgerald
started for Rockland. Me-. Saturday, car
ryng a team with him to play polo in the
Maine League. Perry and eastman will
probably join him on the way. and he has
hurled a bombshel into Hatch's Taunton
camp by bearing away Dan DAILY. his
rusher. and Paddy Moran the fighting
center. Fitzgerald will be the most un-
popular man in Taunton from this on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17

committee dined the Democratic men,
bers Of the Legislature at the American
House. Boston. Monday night, and out
lined a State House policy. 1t was pro-
posed during The meeting to present
measures in the Legislature for the TAX
ing by the state of the Boston Il Albany
Railroad. the election of state commits
sions by the people. and the municipaliza-
ton Of general utilities.
1t was announced, Monday. that the
trustees of Cornell University will ap-
point T. f. Crane, present dean of the
faculty of arts and sciences, to per-
form the duties Of President J. g.
Schurman, during the latter's absence
in the Philippines. President Schur-
mans leave of absence will extend to
Jan. ], 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17

Reports recently issued from head
quarters gives the following statistics
of members in all the National Homes,
D. V. s., at the end of the year, Dec.
81 1898: Dayton. Ohio-Present, 50I9;
absent, ST.. total. 1896. Hampton. Va
Present. SAG: absent 1850; total. 4796
Milwaukee, Wis-PresSnt. 2439: absent,
1858: tOtal. 2792. Togus. Maine-Pres-
ent, 2l3l; absent. AL: total. 2602.
Marion, Ind-Presen., 1911: absent. 400.
total. 2401. Danville, Ill-Present. 45;
absent. /; total. i6. Pacific. Cal-Pres-
ent. 1885, absent, o3l; total. 2l30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17
R0ckLAxD. 7; BATH. 4.
limeburners Win from Sailors in the First
Game Of New League.

Rockland, Me-, Jan. 1G.-ln the first
game of the re-organized Maine state
Polo League, tonight, the home team de-
feated Bath, to L. In the first period
both teams went In for "A hard game. In
fact with such enthusiasm as 10 thor
oughly arouse the 800 spectators in atten-
dance. The Rockland team put up an ex-
ceptionally fine game for men who had
never played together before. much TO
the satisfaction of their contingent. FitZ-
gerald. Moran and eastman made "A
strong defence and Perry and Dawson
worked well together in the interests OF
the home team. while Curtis and Chap
man played their best for the visitors.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-17

| cargo of plaster rock. Is ashore at New
Horton, at the head Of the bay Of Fundy
The Corson has hole in her bottom and
II Will require over week to repair her.
The American schooner Georgia ia nj
Hopewell Cape in leaky condition. Her
owners have decided 10 lay her IN for
the winter.
Liverpool, Jan. 1.-THE British
steamer Rossmore, which arrived here
Jan. II, from Baltimore, reports she lost
part Of her deckload. had rails ana
cattle fittings damaged and a seaman
was washed overheard and drowned
while on the voyage. The Rossmore
lost 80 cattle overheard.
London. Jan. 1.-THE British steam.
err Sportsman from IbraiI, Dec. 20. tor
Rotterdam passed Dungennes, tocly,
having on board the crew Of the Dam
ism steamer Nordpol from Odessa, Dec
20 for Copenhagen, which after being
abandoned was picked up and has been
towed into Camaret, Ffnistere.
Marine Notes.
1t is reported that the steamer
George Farwell will be placed on the
New York and Portland route by the
Manhattan Steamship Co. The Far.
well was formerly engaged in the pas
senger service on the Great Lakes.
London. Jan. 1.-THE British steamer
Ethiopian. which sailed from Glasgow.
Jan. Il. via Neville for New York. passed
Inistrahull, today, bound for London
derry and having in tow the disabled
from Rotterdam via Sunderland for Bal
timore. The Tampico was previously re-
ported disabled by the British steamer
hours and the tow line broke and the
was lost sight of, Jan. L, in lat.
IS. lon. II.
J. H. Mcdonald. the owner Of the
steamer Percy V. plying between Port
land and Small Point and various in
termediate places along the coast, will
purchase a new boat in the spring
much larger than the Percy " Al
though this line has only been in opera.
ton a comparatively short time, its
business mas increased very rapidly
and it has now reached such proper
tons that the Percy V. is scarcely able
to handle the large amount of freight.
During last year there were 22 more
to leave Boston for Europe
than the preceding year. the sailings
being 40, compared with 3SS during
S97. The monthly sailings last year
were as follows: January 35, February
"a. March 30. April 80. May SO, June 81.
July 80, August 49, September IS. Octo-
Der %. November IS and December SO.
Thus it will be seen that the smallest
number of sailings were in October.
while the largest number We're recorded
IN November. The destinations Of the
steamers for the year was as
follows: Liverpool POS. London 81, Glas-
Cow &c. Hull %. Bristol "a, Antwerp "a,
%. Manchester /. and Ste.-
lin l.