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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
GALLANT f,aemen
Rescue Man From Certain Death Il Fire 4
Boston. Sunday.

Boston. Feb. 19.-An early morning
fire in Claremont Park, a residential
section adjacent 10 Columbus avenue.
led to number Of thrilling incidents.
chief of which was the rescue Of d
man from sure death by the bravery
of sereyal firemen In manning a life
net. The persons injured were: James
Robinson, "a years old. injured inter-
nally. likely to die: Ladderman Frank
Leary. go years'old. injuries to feet and
legs: Hoseman Daniel Mahoney, g
years old. injuries to feet and legs.
When the first fire engine reached
the park scantily clad men. women and
children were fleeing from number
of houses. only one of which was on
fire. but from this one flames were
coming from the basement. first and
second stories. On the window sill OF
the third story stood James Robinson.
clad only in d nightshirt. Below him
the flames We're cracking and he called
piteously for help.
Lieut.. Hoar of the engine company.
ordered out the life net and with 10 or
IL men placed it close against the build
iIg. so close that the heat from the fire
they left their posts. Robinson was told
to jump into the net but he kept delay
ing through fright and all the time the
flames from the basement were draw
ing closer to the firemen at the net.
Then a crash of glass and smoke
poured out of the window behind Rob-
inson. who lost his hold falling to-
wards the net, his body striking Lieut..
Hoar and Hoseman Kelley on the head.
slightly injuring both. Robinson fell
To the ground unconscious and was
later taken to the hospital
In the meantime other fire apparatus
had arrived and the fire. which was a
fierce one. was fought vigorously. An
extension ladder was displaced by
hot air explosion. throwing Fircmen
Leary and Mahopey To the ground. but
as both landed on their feet from a
fall of about 20 feet their condition Is
not serious.
The fire started through the eXplo-
sion of an alcohol lamp which was be-
ing used to warm some milk tor
baby. The total losses are 5000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North. Eas'
South and West.

There was no choice. Saturday. III
the senatorial ballots at Harrisburg
Pa. and Dover, Del
The new feature of the wage situation
at Eau River Is the statement that cloth
jumped ali eighth of a cent, Saturday
and closed at ~ cents.
Wentworth Ibbitson. while drunk, at
tempted to kill his wife at Whitman.
Mass. Saturday night but being pre-
vented, shot and wounded his son and
shot himself In the breast soon dying.
Willard Green. the volunteer soldier
who was indicted for the murder Of Eddie
Moore at Lake Masscbcsic. Manchester
n. H.. early in November. accepted the
OF Concord. Saturday. and pleaded guilty.
Judge Peasice imposed IA sentence of u
years at hard labor in state prison.
Several Bowdoin College men were con-
testants at the annual meet of the Boston
Athletic Association III Mechanics hall.
Boston, Saturday night. They were win
ners in the relay race: Bowdoin VS.. Har-
, yard substitntes-Won by Bowdoin, Fur
bush. Snow. Edwards, Kendall: Harvard.
Sanderson. Schweppe. Swan. Alexander;
time, 3m., 20 Sos.
In court at Dover. n. H., Saturday.
Mrs. Lizzie Provinchia who is charged
with the murder of Anie Cox, house
keeper for the prisoners husband, Jan.
70. in Rochester. was arraigned and
pleaded mot guilty" The court will
determine the time of her trial next
week.
The steamer City of Antonio of tho
Mallory Line. three days overdue from
New York and Boston. arrived at
Brunswick, Ga. Sunday. Captain
Avery reported the worst experience of
his life and says the storm which he
encountered soon after leaving New
York was appalling.
Advices from Dawson say that Lieut..
Cashier. of the 4th United States In
fantry, who started almost year ago
from the southern coast of Alaska TO
explore the interior and find out if pos
sible an American trail to the Yukon.
has arrived ther. They found the trail
they had believed to exist impossible
Mrs. Charles Fahrenkamp. aged IS
years. her two children. Florence and
William. aged respectively 10 and 3
years. and an unknown woman aged
about 30 years. were found dead. Sun
day. i'm room in Mrs. Fahrenkamps
nome. No. 1416 North Sind street, Phil
adelphia. The gas was turned on and
life had apparently been extinct for
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

A Francis Il. Willard Memorial ser.
vice was held by the Hallowell w. G.
Il. U. in the South Congregations
church, Sunday evening. The audi
torium was filled. Addresses were
given by Mrs. j. NJ. Wyman and Mrs
A. S. Ladd, both of Augusta. Notable
utterances of the famous leader Were
read by Misses Mabel CoOmbs and
Belle Hopkins. Miss Nette recited q
poem dedicated to the memory of Miss
Willard. The entire service was of a
most interesting nature. all hearers be.
ing brought into close touch with the
virtues and characteristics of the IA
nous woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
sklRmIsHEs NEAR MANILA.
Natives Fire on Troops But Are Driven Back
Eight Killed. Two Captured.

New York, Feb. ia special cable dis
patch to the Sun from Manila, under Sat
urday's date. says:
THE guard of the Nebra ska regiment
stationed near the water works was at
tackled. yesterday afternoon. by insur-
gents dressed in citizens clothes, who
were hiding in a bomboo thicket. The
Americans were wide awake. and Col.
Stotzcnburg immediately sent four com
panies of reinforcements to the scene of
the attack.
The natives stood their ground for a
short time and then fled. Our troops
drove them toward Caloocan. killing eight
tured two others.
Capt. 4. III. Hollingsworth. Lieut.. Bert
y. Whecdon ana six p:lvates were
wounded.
The arrest of natives in the city on
suspicion of aiding or attempting to aid
the rebels and the seizure of concealed
knives ana rifles continue.
The insurgents fired on Gen King 5
brigade, last night. but did no HARM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
MRS. zAcHARiAH CHANDLER DEAD.
Vile Of Michigan Statesman and Mother &,
Mrs.. Hale Passes Away.

Detroit, Mich. Feb. 19-Mrs. Zachar.
iah Chandler, widow of the famous
Michigan statesman. died. today. She
had been sufferer for several months
from various infirmity. incident to old
age. to which she finally succumbed.
Mrs. Chandler was, a native of Balti-
more. During Senator Chambers
career at the Capitol. Mrs. Chandler
passed the winter in Washington.
where she was noted as a social enter
tainer. Must of her time in latter
years CAS- spent at Ellsworth, Me.
with her only child. who is the wife of
Senator Hale of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
Republican Caucus.

The Republican city committee have
issued the following call for a genera
caucus: The Republicans of Halo
well are requestett+e meet at City hall.
Thursday Feb. %, at 80 o'clock Z. NJ.
for the purpose of nominating a mayor,
two aldermen at large. a city marshal
and street commissioner and for the
transaction of any other business that
may properly come before the caucus. 3"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The elegant plate glass windows have
been placed in Chas. Ward & Co.'S new
store and give it decidedly metropolitan
appearance. The front window is II feet
inches by feet inches, the Bridge
street window being feet inches by
feet, inches, and the two windows, one
on each side of the door, are 3 feet by
feet, inches each. When this store is
completed and occupied. it will be in ev-
cry sense an up to date drug store
that will improve the appearance of the
street greatly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Just step into the American Clothing
Co.'S store and look at a black clay
worsted suit, IS ounce goods, made by
the Washington Mills. strictly all wool
and what do you think the price should
be? 1t is marked s12.o0. You can buy i;
for $6.15 now. AT same time notice d
strictly all wool beaver and kersey over
coat for only s5.75. These are truly greai
bargains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
A pII1sFIelo SCARE.

Pittsiield, Feb. 1S-(SpeciaI)-A report
was current here Friday morning, that a
case of smallpox had developed in the
Bushy neighborhood, some seven miles
from this village and good deal Of con-
sternation was caused in town as re-
suit. The community referred to is situ-
ated partly in Pittsfield and partly in Ca
naan. and Is composed Of French fami-
lies, some of whom live in camps in the
woods, and all of whom are domiciled un-
der decidedly unsanitary conditions
Most of them came from Waterville at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Rev. Miss Thompson of Belfast who
occupied the pulpit of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Randolph, Sunday
morning and evening, is very inter
esting speaker and both services were
much enjoyed by an appreciative con-
gregation. Most people have predu-
dice against a woman as a pulpit ora
tor but after listening to Miss Thomp-
son everyone went home feeling that
the vocation is quite within the sphere
of the woman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Ex-Landlord and Mrs. c. T.. Pendle-
ton of the FoXcroft Exchange, Fox
croft, were in the city. Saturday, to
look over one Of the hotels with a view
to purchasing. Nothing definite was
decided upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The citizens of Randolph will hold j
town meeting, this afternoon. at 3 o'clock
on matter of two streets. one is the ex-
tension of Elm street from the southeast
corner of Maple street easterly 40 rods tC
pasture fence at width of two rods
The other is the laying out of + street
from the southeast corner of A. Duffy's
lot on Windsor street, northerly - rods
to the south corner of lot No. sat a width
of 40 foot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Ella Harvey. II years old, escaped
from the Industrial school. Friday
night. and ut last accounts had not
been located. This girl was formerly
of School No l. but has been confined
to one of the other buildings since the
fire. Several weeks ago Miss Harvey
escaped from the building with another
girl of about the same age, but they
were shortly found and returned to the
institution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
Tho Municipal caucuses.

The different caucuscs of the city will
he held. during the week, and notices
are being posted throughout the city.
The Republican municipal caucus ~
to be held. Thursday evening at 7.3O
o'clock, Ward l will have Republic
can caucus that same evening at Z
O'Clock. Ward 2. 4 and will hold their
Republican caucuses. Friday evening
and Ward will have a Citizens eau
Gus, that evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The Legislative hearing before the
judiciary committee relative to the
amending of the city charter. looking
to the abolishing of the board of regis
tration. will be held, Tuesday Feb. u,
at 30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Mrs. Clarence r. Weston will give Il
talk on art before the Girls Brigade Of
the South Congregational church. Tues
day evening, postponement having
been made from last Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The two houses on the Beeman prop
erty west of Stone & Anderson's store.
have been RACED to the ground and
work will be commenced on the new
building as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Landlord j. Willis Romeo of the John
son House, returned, Saturday night from
FoXcroft. where he has been to complete
the purchase of the foxcroft Exchange.
While in FoXcroft he made contracts with
carpenters, plumbers and decorators for
the complete renovation of the house be-
fore it is opened for the accommodation
of guests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The local horsemen have had Il track
scraDed on the river opposite the Knicker-
booker ice houses in Farmingdale 1t was
finished. Saturday, but the soft weather
made the track too sloppy for speeding
The track was covered with water, Sun
day, so there was not any driving at all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Rev. J. Langdon Quimby of the Con-
gregational church. occupied the pull
pit of the Methodist church. Sunday, in
exchange with the pastor, Rev. A. A.
Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Little Eta Gould. the s-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Almond Gould of
South Pittston. recently broke her left
arm by falling from high chair in which
she was sitting. Drs Strout and Lamb
reduced the fracture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The ward caucuses will be held in the
several ward rooms. Friday evening
Feb. q. at 80 O'Clock. for the purpose
of nominating one alderman, a warden
and ward clerk and. constable and to
elect q city committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Eben futile of Randolph, who fell
from the roof of the Dunning store, is
rejoicing that the snow fell before he
did AS it is the drift saved him seri-
Gus injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Another body has been picked up und ,s'
Battery Heights, Hull, Mass. It Is ps1So III
ably that of one Of the crew OF the ADs'
=. Babcock or barge No. 4. wreckeH;. M S,osi
Examiner j. winthrop Sp0Oner. -, ~
marks Of identification were found. ~ ~
head and hands are gone. The BODY o. ~
be that of Mate II j.. Smith OF tne
schooner Abel F.. Babcock, and VIII w
forwarded to Akron N. j.. MONDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

+. Gilman Of this city. His residence
at Honolulu during several years as
envoy extraordinary and minister
plenicotcnilary of the United States
acquaints him markedly with the
character ana customs of the new col
ony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Another meeting of those interested
in the Humane Society will be held
this afternoon at AS o'clock, in the
library A large number should be
nracont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Exercises appropriate to the obser-
vance of Washington's birthday will be
held in the High school, Tuesday after
noon. Friends are invited TO be pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The Robinson Opera Co. is booked for
another engagement, Monday and Tues
day afternoon and evening. giving three
performances. Monday night, 1.-The Two
Vagabonds;' Tuesday afternoon LA
Mascot; Tuesday evening. "Girofe and
GirOfla"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Miss Sophie b. Gilman is gaining
slowly in health and strength and
hopes soon to be able to go to Newton,
Mass, for visit to relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Taylor are pass
ing a few weeks in Pennington. where
Mr.. Taylor will conduct special meet
ings for a time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Rev James E. Cochrane, Hallowell. Wis
tied the Home. Thursday, and visited all
1t departments and was finally proposed
for honorary membership in the Vet
Grams Social Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
NATIONAL HOME.

James Mccormick died. Feb. II aged 81
years. He belonged to Co. H. 9th Mass.
Volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Inc Congregational Society will hold
us ihohthy supper at the vestry, Tues
Jay evening at $50, to be followed nv
an entertainment. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The gross receipts at the recent fair
held by the Sons of Veterans and Car
diner Band We're $7S9.11. The receipts
were 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
HALLOWELL.

Rev. j. NJ. Wyman of Augusta, occu-
pied the Baptist pulpit in exchange
with the pastor, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Frank Greenlief of Randolph, purser of
the steamer Gardiner, has taken the posi-
ton of night clerk at the johnson House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Mr.. Day. father of f. X. Day of
Rumford Falls, formerly of this city,
died. Tuesday of last week, from the
effects of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

AL. Palmer of South Pittston, who
has been confined to the house for sew
eral days with the grip, is improving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Il. N. Boston, formerly clerk at The
johnson House, was in the city calling
on friends, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Professor Monaghan's dancing class
for beginners, this evening, will close
with an extra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

William Ray. news agent left for Bos-
ton, Saturday, on account of the sickness
of his sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The Gardiner Clothing Club will meet.
this afternoon. with Mrs. Alice White at
her residence on Dennis street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

III. s. Webster, treasurer of the Gardi-
ner Savings Institution, was able to he
at his desk. Saturday. after short ILL.,
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

1t is said that it cost the Augusta
Halfowell & Gardiner Electric Railroad
$3.50 to open the road after the storm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The Universalist Ladies' Aid me,
with Mrs II. =. Closon, Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

'udse Larrabee had five drunks to deal
WIN saturday morning. One was sent
10 jail for 80 days and the rest wara
given lecture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

- +. H. Winslow Of the Franklin & Me
santic Railroad, has arrived home for 8
short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles whitney returned
Saturday evening, from Boston, where
they have been visiting for week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

There will be private dancing as
sembly in Red Mems hail. Tuesday
evening Feb. 81. Music by Carey's or
chpSfra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

The large plate glass windows for
Charles Ward 4 Cos. new store were
placed in position, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Another invoice of that remarkable Co.
inm1 ID na Cough cure has been received by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Miss Mary Pearson of Bangor. is in
town for a few days, the guest of Mrs.
G. Il. Pray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

There were six dodgers and three drunk
in the police station, Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Hon A. NJ. Spear has returned from
short business trip to New Hampshire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

There will be a meeting of the Public
Library Association, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Marson left fol-
Wiscasset, Saturday. by team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

liENNEBEC

In the Methodist Episcopal parson1Ss ~,
y Centre street, Watervillc. BY the n mi
Geo. ID. Lindsay, Mr. Edwin Atkinson ai ~
Miss Clara NJ. Peavey, both OF o"A
land, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Charles McNulty of Bangor, was i'll tn
city on business, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

, The tickets for the dinner of the Board
of Trade are being distributed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Fred S. Walker of Portland, was sat
urday visitor to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Mrs. John Towle is confined to the
house by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Oliver Springer is able to be out, afte
a severe illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

James Curtis of Richmond was in Gar
diner, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Harry Kennedy spent Sunday with
friends in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

Miss Lena Fuller is quite sick with
the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20
Daily kennebec 3ournal.
GARDINER.

GARDINER.
r. C. II. Smith has gone to Lisbon
Falls.
]. w. Holland of Bath. visited Gardiner,
Sunday.
Miss Lena Fuller is quite sick with
the grip.
Harry Kennedy spent Sunday with
friends in Bath.
James Curtis of Richmond, was in Gar
diner, Saturday.
Oliver Springer is able to be out, after
a severe illness.
Mrs. John Towle is confined to the
house by illness.
Charles McNuty of Bangor. was in the
CITY on business, Saturday.
Fred S. Walker of Portland, was Sat
urday visitor to the city.
The tickets for the dinner of the Board
of Trade are being distributed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Marson left Tor
Wiscasset, Saturday, by team.
There were six dodgers and three drunks
in the police station, Saturday night.
Hon. A. NJ. Spear has returned from a
short business trip to New Hampshire.
There will be a meeting of the Public
Library Association, Thursday evening.
James NJ. Hawkes. of Ellsworth, visited
Gardiner friends Saturday and Sunday.
r. S. Smith left on the morning train,
Sunday, on a business trip to Boston and
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-20

]. w. Holland of Bath. visited Gardner
Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-24
THE IMPORTANCE OF CORN.

From the Washington Star.
yes" said Colonel Stilwell, every
thing is progressing nicely with the peO-
pie in my part of the country, am hap
py to say"
IT is a fine region = said the young girl,
earth. 1t is there that the great golden
orb as it swings on its diurnal path across
the sky pauses to send his tenderest mes
Sages across the sunbeams which bind
him to the earth
You don't say sou exclaimed the young
girl. It's something like wireless tele-
The colonel looked a little annoyed, and
she hastily exclaimed: 1T must be per-
fectlY lovely therei'
1T is. The only gold we ask for is that
which is coined from the sunlight into
great ears of yellow corn. That's what
my neighbOrs and used to pride our
selves on"
Corn is a very useful article she said
with dainty chirp.
,''Of co'se it is. People could not get
along without it. I remember one year
one of the most terrible I ever experience
ed. My SympathieS were never before so
deeply moved There was a drouth. The
corn crop was q failure"
1t must have been dreadful. Still, you
could have sent elsewhere
4 could. So could the other compare
lively well to do people. But I was think
ing of the poor. tell you if it hadn't
been fob the charity of a number of char
liable citizens have no doubt that a
great many of those unfortunate beings
would have died of thirst