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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19

who failed in color vision in 1896,
twelve were examined on appeal in
1896, five passing and seven being re-
Iected; while of 103 candidates in form
vision who failed in 1S94-95, five were
passed next year, two also passing SUBJ
sequently of the thirty-six who failed
Ia form vision in 1896.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
Diphtheria Breaks Out.

On Tuesday diphtheria broke out
in the family of A. DeKay, Miss
Jennie being so unfortunate as to be
taken down with it. Mrs. DeKay
and her daughter are quarantined
and the other members of the family
are boarding elsewhere. The case is
proving a rather light one.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
Ten Spots, Etc.

Doctor, my husband says black
and red spots appear before his eyes
every night. What do you adviser"
Il advise that he stop playing
poker" Chicago News.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
MORRIS. July 80, 1899.

Our new Home Comfort Range il
first class in every respect, does all
kinds or cooking in good workman
like manner, saves fuel, and certainly
deserve their name.
Mas. THOMAS KELLY. :.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
HANCOCK, MINI, July 81, 1899.

HANCOCK, MIMI, July 81, IoJJ'
To THE PUBLIo:-This day we pur-
chased one of the celebrated Home
Comfort Steel Ranges, We knew
well what we were buying as my
mother purchased one eight or nine
year ago at Zumbrota. MINI, and after
cooking on it for 4 or 5 years. | was
thoroughly convinced the ranges we're
Ill that is claimed for them. You
will find no cooking range equal to
the Home Comfort.
Mrs. A. F. SCHULTZ.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
Will You Connect?

With the city water mains. If so,
you can procure the services of an
experienced plumber from E. j.
Jones.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
A BARGAIN.

A team of good young farm mares
for sale cheap by
ROY A. STONE.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
MOTHERS FRIEND

will overcome all ills. peculiar to the
period preceding childbirth, and will pre-
pare the delicate organism directly in
vo1ved for the final ordeal. Mothers
Friend is not an internal cure-all, but a
scientific liniment approved by medical
authority and established by years of
successful use.
Sold by druggists for 81. Valuable
book, s Before Baby is Born" sent frse
no application.
The sRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta, "a.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
Testimonials.
MoRRIs, July 80, 1899

MORRIS, July 81, 1893.
After testing the Home Comfort
Range, am fully convinced they are
the best made. It's bakes perfectly
and gives good satisfaction.
Miss ANNE LoGuE.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
TWO LIVES.
Unon

Upon the
strength and
condition of an
expectant moth
er depend not
only her own
life but the life
and perfection
of her child.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19
A New Paper

Is coming to town. Futher par
ticulars next week,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19

Tender roses, if it is found impossible
70 carry them over the winter, should be
protected by bending them to the earth
and covering them with sods, soil or lit
ter With protection, a large percentage
can be safely brought through.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19

During the dull weather of early win
ter, window plants will require very lit
tie water, and care in this regard should
be exercised. Even the geranium will at
times succumb to too much moisture.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19

A very desirable window plant is found
In the Bermuda Buttercup" oxalis, a
single plant of which will yield an i'm
mense number of blossoms. The bulbs
can be procured in dry state in the
early autumn. >A
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19

Do not forget to add to your stock OF
s,,rino flowers by planting few bulbs
arrine October. Tulips, crocus and sew
araI otbar kinds of bulbs cost but very
little in view of the returns they give
Narcissus, jonquils and hyaclntns can
also be used effectively, -.-.r.z...-. %.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19

In taking up and potting plants grown
In the open border during the summer 1t
will usually pay to cut back quite severe
ly at the time. Particularly nice Specl-
mems of petunias, verbenas and some
other ANIMALS, will make nice Wlnoo"
plants if ported up. Young plants o.
nicotiana affinis and young morning glof-
les should also be saved for MAJORS.
Seeds of mignonette, nasturtlufls anu
several of the other ANIMALS, II so"n
now, will give a good account OF thein-
selves during the winter.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19

After the outdoor plants are killed by
frost. clear up all the borders and pedS'
if for no other reason to give them an
air of neatness. Save all stakes. A good
coating of partly decayed COW manure
spaded in the beds will put them IN
good shape for the spring. Where buloS
are planted for spring blooming, the ma
nure can be put on the beds after the
ground is frozen, to act as mulch, ana
raked off or worked into the soil in the
spring.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19

Tho so-ca1Ied "Chinese lily" is a mem
nor If tbe narcissus family, and blooms
only few weeks after oelng Placeu ~.
water. The varieties OF the polyaI ,, ,
narcissus known as Double Roman anu
paper White" do quite as wen W VINE !,
grown in water as the "Chlnese my
and are as much esteemed by the nl@Joi-
ity of flower lovers.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1899-08-19

chrvsanthemufn at this season should
bn strongly staked in the pots, and a
moderate use of LIQUID manure INDUCED
in, to be discontinued as soon as Tue
buds show color. If only large no" g"
are desired, allow only one qua 10 nc
yelop to a stem, removing the otnerS
when about the size of peas. FlantS
which are in the open ground should DC
carefully lifted and placed in large pots
shading a few days before bringing 10
the sunlight, while indoors chrysantne-
NUNS should have an abundance OF ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
The Clever Romans.

1t seems quite surprising that the an
cient Romans did not acquire the art of
printing with movable types, inasmucE
as they came so very near to it. They
had wooden blocks carved with words
in reverse, by means of which they
stamped those words on pottery, while
the latter was as vet unbaked and soft.
Incidentally it may be mentioned that
they knew the modern method of
mending broken pots by means of riv-
cts, and many pieces of pottery thus
restored have been dug up.
In ancient Rome there was one daily
newspaper, which was written entirely
by hand. Furthermore the Roman SEN
ate had n publication which CORE
spends to The Congressional Record,
being report of the daily proceedings
of that important legislative body 1t
likewise was written by hand. Speak
ing of baked clay, one might mention
the fact that the little boys of Rome
1000 years and more ago were accus-
toned to play knuckle down with mar
bles Of that material just as children
do now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
A Cb,iy of UncIcism Needed.

Cnclehood is about the hardest hood
man has to wear,and. as L have observ-
ed uncles and their habits, they either
spoil or repol The small chaps and chap
posses who happen to be made their
nephews and nieces by an accident of
birth. Uncles are either intensely
genial or intensely irritable, and as EAR
as 1 am concerned it is my belief that
our colleges should include in their car
riculum IL chair of "uncleiSm."
Unclehood is n relationship that man
has to accept. 1t is thrust upon him.
He can't help himself. To be father
or Il mother is Il matter of volitton. But
even in Il free country like our own, if
n man has n brother or a sister, he is
liable to find himself an uncle at any
time whether lie wishes to be one or
not Then when ii happens he's got to
reason out course of procedure with
out any basis in previous experience
John Kcndrick Bangs in Woman's
Home Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
1T WAS GENUINE.
The Signature of William Shakes
peare That Admiral Luce Had.

The Signature of William Shakes
peare That Admiral Luce Had.
At the time of the New Orleans eX-
position, in the winter of 1SS4-5, Adj
miral Luce was in command of the
north Atlantic squadron and was sent
down there to add to the gayety of
nations, which no other old seadog
could do better than he. Upon his re-
turn the flagship was anchored in New
York bay, where it was visited by
many people. One day n party came
aboard which included among others
very pretty girl and Il very dignified
and learned Englishman. As Admiral
Luce was entertaining them in his
cabin he asked the pretty girl if she
would like TO see an original autograph
of William Shakespeare.
At this the dignified and learned
Englishman pricked up his ears and
remarked that he had made a study of
the autographs of Shakespeare and
was positive there was no authentic
example in America. Admiral Luce re-
piled that he was very positive his was
authentic and that its genuineness had
never been questioned. This made the
Britisher quite mad, and he delivered
a lecture on the fraudulent autographs
and manuscripts that We're brought
over to America and exhibited as orig
inalS.
Well" replied the admiral, 81 am
convinced that my autograph of Viii
liam Shakespeare is genuine, and l
am going to have the pleasure of show
ing it to this young lady" Whereup-
on he went to his desk, took out his
visitors book. turned back n few pages
and then pointed out the signature,
"William Shakespeare, mayor of New
Orleans, Jan. II, 1850" The English
man gave Il painful gasp and retired
Chicago Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
NOT MUCH OF AN EATER.
= Took. So He Said, Very Little to
Satisfy Kim.

Satisfy Kim.
Captain B. w Morgan, every inch n
Welshman himself, likes to tell this
story when there is another Welshman
in hearing: He went home TO dinner
one day and found n paper hanger 1T
work in the house. He asked the time,
and Captain Morgan told him it was
noon.
Il guess III knock of and go home
to dinner then" the paper hanger re-
marked.
Stay and cat with u.s." the captain
said. and the invitation was accepted.
Captain Morgan was attentive to his
guest during the meal. lie had 4
prodigious appetite. The captain help
ed him TO roast beef several times, I'M
I'll at last he had some curiosity to see
just how much the fellow would eat
without crying enough. The game was
growing quite interesting when the fell
low began TO show signs of quitting.
"Will you have some of the plum
pudding?' the captain asked him to re-
vive his failing appetite.
NO, thanks he replied. i've had
enough, 1 think
"Oh, take small piece of the pud-
ding" the captain urged ITS Senu-
inc English plum pudding and home
made ut that
We'll, L don't mind trying it." lie
said.
The captain helped him to n section
of the pudding weighing about 4
pound, and he ate it with much relish.
Then he showed his chair away from
the table and leaned back for an after
dinner chat.
I'm not much of an eater" he said,
not noticing the smile on the captains
face. 1T takes very little to satisfy
me. Say, you ought to see the Welsh
eat"
Are they hearty eaters?" asked the
captain.
Hearty eaters?" repeated the fell
low. Say, they eat like Il lot of hogs"
-Pittsburg News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
= TRANSLATION.

"In one of the schools of this city"
says the Worcester Gazette, the teach
er. Intending TO relieve the monotony
of the regular exercises. asked the pu-
pills if they would not like to sing. OF
course there was an instant clamor in
the affirmative. and then the teacher
asked what song they would prefer.
One little boy. in his eaSerness to make
the selection. spluttered out something
which the teacher did not catch. Turn
ing to the boy across the aisle. she ask
ell what Johnnie said. Please came
the unexpected answer. he says he
wants to sing His Country. Ills of
B'v
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
A BRIGHT IDEA.
But Wfary's Pard Found n Fatal
ElaM In the Scheme.


Pete" exclaimed Meandering Mike,
Tin Gittin res'less!'
Don't do it. Take t'ings easy while
We kim
Ever since 1 dropped into dat lee
ture hall last winter to git warm I've
had sometin on me mind, an 1 can't
git il loose. 1t rankles in me con-
science an overhelms me wit re'liz-
in sense of de resisEiessness of fate.
Dis life amt notun but one. hard luck
story any way you take it. But man
of brains kin sometimes git de best OF
de situation
Dat lecture mus of sunk into yer
system deep"
lit did. But I've got n scheme dat'll
help out. De mex time We takes u
freight train Wen take one goin
east
What furT'
Did you ever hear of velocity:"
"Sure. Dey's got tree wheels. an de
kinchens tries to run over you wit
en-
Oats close to, but not next. VelOc-
ity is what de world moves wit. It's
so many miles n second. We're goin it
all de time, shown from west to east,
an when you thinks ye're Resin it's on
ly another delusion an a snare. Ye
can't stop movin.''
We'll" asked Flooding Pete, discon-
tentedly. ~what're you going to do
about it?''
"Jes' what 1 told ye. De worlds
movin from west to east. De only
chance to neutralize de swiftness is to
take Il train goin from east to west.
dunno as we kin hope fur any actual
rcpOse, but it's de only chance L see
fur comm anywheres near it."
ITS bright idea, but it won't do"
"Why not:'
1T only works one way. We can't
keep on ridin west furever. An t'ink
of de double eXertion when we have
to turn aroun an come de other wayw
Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
How TO Make n Fountain Pen.

II you wish to make a fountain pen,
take two ordinary steel pens OF the
same pattern and insert them in the
common holder. The inner pen will
be the writing pen Between this and
toe outer pen will be held a supply Of
ink when they are once dipped into
the inkstand that win last TO write
several pages OF manuscript 1t is not
necessary that the points of the two
peas should be very near together. but
If the flow of ink is not rapid enough
the points may be brought nearer by q
bit nf thread or minute rubber band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
GOat.s Milk.

Modern Medicine says that goats
milk, contrary to the general impress
sions. differs from cows milk not in
being more digestible, but in being
less digestible and less nutritious, al
though it contains a larger amount of
solid matter than cows milk. 1t is
indeed the most indigestible of all
milk.
Goats milk has peculiar and IN
pleasant odor and flavor, due to hircic
acid or bircine. IL contains an excess
of fat and is therefore altogether too
rich for an infants diet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
OLD SOILS RIDE IN 1S4o.
FIowery Wcnthcr Predictions of the
Journalists of Long Ago.


Journalists of Long Ago.
In these days OF practical newspa-
per writing, in which bald facts are
expressed in the plainest and tersest
form, the fiOwery language INDUCED
in by some of the journalists" half Il
century ago sounds peculiar. The
following poetic CONFUSION was copied
by one OF the local papers from the
New York Tribune in 1919 as worthy
of high place in the newspaper lit
erature of the day:
ION Saturday evening at IL minutes
past IL o'clock the sun rode calmly
and mildly overtime autumnal equinox
and east his golden anchor on the Win
try coast of autumn. But as yet the
vast ocean of air through which he
sails is glowing and transparent with
the memory of the long summer days
that have passed over il, darting their
rich beams to its very depths. Even
as we write, however, The rcmem-
brance fades, like the sky's blanchinS
souvenirs of sunset, and in the dis
lance the cold ghosts of winter glare
and wave their frozen wings, which
creak on icy hinges. while in the ST
lence of midnight a prophetic voice of
wailing and desolation means fitfully
at the easement"
Few people can contemplate this
specimen of literary architecture with
out experiencing n feeling of awe and
sadness, with Il few cold shivers on
the side. 1t is proof positive that the
profession has in some things gained
by what it has lost.-Albany Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
MnInrin.s NIcriIns

Major Ross said in n recent lecture
at Liverpool that malaria was not so
dramatic Il disease as cholera; it did
not Kill so quickly. but it killed far
more people. In India il killed about
100000 people year. 1t was also
politically important disease. because
il checked the progress of civilization
in districts the richest in the world,
killing more of the English army than
were killed by the enemy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04

The clock ut the houses of parlia-
ment is the largest in the world The
dlals are 81 feet in diameter. The pen
dulum is - feet long The hour bell
is feet high and feet in diameter
and weighs nearly 10 tons. The ham,
nler alone weighs more than 400
pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
Derfded.

An Austin coIored waiter told Bos-
ton man at a hotel that in eastern
Texas 4 white man had married a ne
gro woman.
WAS he not deridedT' asked the
Bostonian in the classic speech OF the
Hub Of Culture"
He was sah," beamed the negro.
"Dey rided him out OBJ town on a rail-"
Household Words.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
Resented.

and how did you come to marry
him.
81 didn't come 20 marry him." an
swered the womanly little woman in
dignantly. ''he came to marry me-
Chicago Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04
BE Natural.

One of the surest ways TO be awk-
ward lin company" is TO try TO act diff
ferently from ones accustomed man
ner- II ones everyday manner is not
good enough for company, then it
should be changed. but the most de-
lightful company manner is the nat
ural manner when il is natural to be
charming. One of the charms of an
agreeable manner is to seem TO be IN
affected Another is TO listen appre-
ciatively when others speak.-The Cen
tlewoman-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-04

will give you more genuine salts
faction than there is in dozen
scuttles of inferior grade coal.
In other wordss gOIT ~ fnSre for
your money by purchasing high
grade coal Ike FraZer's than you
will by getting stun that will give
you plenty of clinkers and ashes,
but no heat. Everyone should
try our hard l6Es & SeaS If they Z
are not already using it.
e. g, Frazer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
Green Nickerson.

A pretty home wedding occurred in
South NorridgcWock at the home of Mr..
ANA Mrs. T.. b. Nickerson. at ~ \. NJ.
Wednesday. when their youngest
daughter, Miss NJ. Elizabeth. was unit
ed in marriage to Derne J. Green Of
this town. TO the strains Of the Lohen-
Gren wedding march played by Miss
Nina Hussey the bridal couple entered
the parlor. which was decorated with
ferns and cut flowers.
The ceremony was performed under
a bell Of daises by Rev. Il. f. Turner of
South Norridgewock. The Episcopal
service With the ring was used. Miss
Rena Tibbetts officiated as maid OF
honor Perley Ncasie acted as best
man ana Miss Alys. a sister Of the
bride. was bridesmaid. The bride was
handsomely clad in white organdie
over white silk ana carried bridesmaid
roses.
The groom is one of SkOWhegan's
popular young men and the bride one
Of NOrridgewock's charming daughters.
The happy pair We're the recipients Of
many beautiful presents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Green left NorridgeWock. in the after
noon for old Orchard, where they will
pass the summer, later returning TO
this town where they viii reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
G. A. R. School OF Instruction.

The school Of instruction for District
No. 3 was held, Thursday. with Russell
Relief Corps, No. 90, Of this town in
Grand Army hall. The meeting was
called to order. at TO- As o'clock. with 20
delegates, II from Oakland, seven from
Fairfield, and two from Sidney. be
sides large attendant from the Rus
sell Relief Corps.
Among those present We're Depart
mcnt President Sarah NJ. Putnam Of
DiXfield. j. Wesley Gilman, past de-
partment commander OF the Maine G.
\. r., and Mrs. j. Wesley Gilman, past
department commander of the Maine
Relief Corps, G. A. r., and Mr.. and
Mrs. Morrison Libby Of Oakland.
The work in the degrees was eXem-
plified by the degree team from Russell
Relief Corps. No. 90, of this town. The
work was completed in time for the
delegates to return to their homes on
the o'clock train.
\ basket picnic was held at rooms
in the hall Dishes and coffee were
furnished by the entertaining corps. a
pleasant ana profitable meeting is re-
ported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
PHI BETA KAPPA CANDIDATES.
Six Members OF the Senior Glass Are An.
nounced as the Fortunate Ones

1t was announced at chapel, ycster-
day morning. that the following mem
bers Of the senior class We're eligible
10 the membership of Phi Beta Kappa:
Henry r. spencer. W. Q. Stevens, Har-
old l.. Hanson. and Misses Helene H.
Bowman. Alice NJ. burlington and
Josie A. Toward.
Mr. Spencer has been identified with
athletics almost from the time he en-
tered the college and in addition to
this has found time to take an active
part in every phase of college life.
For two years he was a member of the
Glee Club and the college orchestra,
was a member Of the executive com
mittae Of the Athletic Association the
chairman Of the base ball committee
ana during the three years he was on
tho track team did such unusually
good work that in the intercollegiate
! field day meet he carried off the third
place in the 22O-yard hurdle and the
third prize in the 20-yard hurdle He
| fitted at the Waterville High school
/ ana completed his preparation at the
! Institute. He carried off the prize for
| excellence of fit when he entered. He
1 took the second prize in the freshman
& reading anu lie carried OIL the first
I German prize.
w. Q. Stevens, besides being noted
for his sketches in this years Oracle.
has taken part in each exhibition. He
has been on the track team for four
years ana during the last year was
/ contain Of the team. He holds the col
lc-a record for both the running high
AMI the running broad jump and has
held the record for the Maine Intercol-
iHgiate running high jump. He fitted
ar the Waterville High school
Harold L. Hanson has also been act
lively Interested in the college sports.
besides taking part in the reading and
debates. He was a member of the col
lege track team for three years and
ipr Two years was member of the in
terc"legiate track team He was one
If the winners in the running broad
jump
Miss Bowman has taken part in the
freshman exhibition and also the sopho-
more defamation, in which she won
hrst prize. She took the second honor
airy junior part and won the first prize
in the junior exhibition. She played on
the basket ball team and has been
connected with the Oracle and the
Echo.
Miss Purington has devoted herself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-23
LAST CHAPEL.
Coburn Classical Institute Seniors Per''Tm
That Duty, Thursday Morning.

The seniors of the COburn Classical
Institute held their last chapel eXer-
cises, yesterday morning at $50. There
were in the chapel quite a number OF
the friends OF the school besides the
students. When the students were
seated. the senior class. under
the leadership of Marshal Millard
Long. entered the chapel. The members
Of the class marched in double file, the
marshal being accompanied by Frank
Moody. the chaplain Of the class. At
ter the seniors had taken the seats as
signed to them. the chaplain took the
place at the desk usually occupied by
Principal Johnson ana conducted the
chapel exercises. The service over the
seniors filed out ana they had attended
the chapel at the institute for the last
time as seniors.