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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-04
HE HAD A BAD HABIT.
And II MmIe II.m q ron= irx::-.,Ecs
Risk Tn EGentUc;ly.

Tho manager of a life insurance co...-
pany had tie floor.
Life insurance companies, = lie was
saying. "are rs ra;ticdlar aboat the
people they already have on their lists
as they are about getting them on in
the beginning. THY are rich, OF course.
but they are no mole anxious to take
in a man who will die OF disease within
the first year or two than they are to
take in a perfectly Eea.thy man and
have him hazard his lie 10y taking per-
sonal risks in dangerous pursuits or by
travel il unhealthy countries.
Il remember funny instance that
occurred once while | was living in
New England. One of our SO. Coo men
lad way Of calling man q liar in the
most careless and indiscriminate maH-
ner ard with only the mepest or 10
prOvocatiCn. me day he was in our
Office and casually mentioned the fact
that he was going to make trip to
Kentucky.
'Whery inquired the manager
alertly.
Next week
"'On business or rleasure2'
Going to Euy pair Of horses.
'Um-er-crI heSitat7d the man
agcr. Before you start | wish yoa
woull stop in and see me.
What for? Want me to buy q
horse for year
No; | want to arrange about your
policy
What DO you want to arrange
about it? Isn't it all right2'
- Yes, as long as ycu stay in thie
country. But if you go down 10 Zen
tucky we'll have TO advance the rats
until you come back
We'll. what in - BEGAN the
policy holder hotly. when tie manager
interrupted him.
Don't fly the track. 11y dear fell
low. be sid gently. 1t all right here
and the rate is satisfactory to us; but
by Jove, we can't give you the same
rate and let You so TO Ker:acFy and
call men liars like you d in his sec
ton Not much! We haven t got $40
600 policies to give away Ike that, and
you Oughtn't to expect it. Wash
ington Star.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-04
D'Ennery's Wit.

The Empress 1ugenio once asked
D'Ennery, the French dramatist. after
the performance Of one Of his plays at
the Tuileries, How did Your heroine
get the poison that was so necessary for
the denouementY' "Ah, your majes-
ty. said D'Ennery, that's just what
I've never succeeded in getting her to
tell. "
Another time the directors Of the
ater where his drama, The Two Or
phans, was being rehcarsed, asked him
what lie was dissatisfied with "Uh,
he replied, "it's only that each of You
has get an ilnbecile for partner. .
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-04
Prnud of Her MnrL

He looked with forced admiration at
the slippers forced because he already
had half dozen pairs.
lyon don mean to tell me that
they are all your own work7 What a
talented little wife I'm going to haver
And she smiled. though the plain
truth was that she had bought the up
pers, paid man to sole them and then
managed to sew the bows on crooked
after her mother had made them. Yet
she was very proud ard really wonder
ed how she had managed to accomplish
SO much. Detroit journal.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-04
AN HONEST ARTIST.
He Would Not Paint n Lie Even For
Napoleon.

He Would Not Paint II Lie Even For
Napoleon.
There was no love lost between the
Emperor Louis Napoleon and bis cousin
Prince Napoleon. whom the Farieiaas
called "Plon Plon. The prince used to
make abusive speeches against the EN-
peTor, which people were only too ready
to repeat 10 him. Let hin. aiisHe.
Louis Napoleon would reply. 'sHe is
too well known. No one would turn me
ont to place him en- the throne.
The emperor was correct. for TO one
said good word about "Plon Flon
He was commonly believed to have
shown the white feather in the Crimea
and never exposed himself where the
lead was falling. An English lady. who
in her young days mingled with French
society. tells in her Foreign Courts
and Foreign Homes 4 story as discred-
itable to Prince Napoleon as it is hon,
orable to French artist.
While the artist WAS painting the
historical picture of the battle of the
Alma. which the emperor had ordered.
Prince Napoleon called at the painter
studio to make known to him the facts.
On leaving he said he wished the prom
inent figure in the battle to be himself
mounted On his white charger He sent
the horse to the artist so that he could
paint its exact portrait When the pic
ture was finished and invitations were
sent out for private view.' the
white charger was seen, prominent
figure in the battle but without rider
On hearing Of this terrible omission
the prince sent an aidde-camp to ask
the reason. Tie honest artist said the
horse should remain if the prince wish
ed. but no rider would be ON it, Tell |
the prince l have never yet painted
lie. > The hint was taken. The prime
ordered the horse to be rubbed out
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-04
SAUSAGE Links,

Eyes. said the yellow dog. II be-
lieve after death we enter into another
sphere Of action think I'll be golf
player
How do you iigrre that out? =
queried the black ami tan
''Ch, III be in TIE links -Fhiladei-
phia North American.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-04

DIR. GRADYs CONDITION Powders, are
lust what horse needs when il. bad con-
dltion. Tonic. blood purifier and yer-
mifuge. They re rot food but medic,n
and the best in nse to mt a horsa !,
prime condition. Price % cents nar
package. For saIe by Janin q srdaafb
Druggists.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-04
Her Age nt Monte Carlo.

A curious story comes from Monte
Carlo the heroine of which has lost q
large sum through excusable female
vanity. She entered the gaming saloon
while former friend of hers was win
ming in sweeping style that seemed
destined to break the bank.
Il am so glad to see you here, prince.
and in such luck, tool'' she exclaimed.
''Do tell me lucky number. 1t is sure
to win, for you are now in the vein. -
The prince generously placed a pile
of gold louis before the vivacious lady,
whose beauty had successfully defed
the effects of 38 winters, and said:
''Put it all on the number Of your
years and reap a golden harvest.
The lady reflected, hesitated and then
placed the pile on 81.
An instant later the croupier sang
out:
"Thirty-six red winsl"
''Heavensl" muttered the lady as
she tainted ''Thirty-six is exactly my
agel"
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-04
A Sure Rule,

De Canters-Is there any sure way
to tell the age Of horse2
De Trotter-Yes; ask the dealer ard
multiply by onehalf. New York
Weekly.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-05-04
WHEN Lkn;s5 A5E LOW.

Let the rain bcst
And tie wind without blow down the street,
And tie echo come Of lie citys l.um,
And the distant hurry cf horses feet!
For rest within with my love touicht,
And the lamps are low, and the hearth is
bright
All, love is Lest
That ne'cr il more tIcn half confessed
Just half, say; eternity
We're all too short to tell the restl
So we rest within with our love tonight,
And the lamps are low, and the hearth is
bright.
"A. Boyd Scott in Madame
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

At the meeting of the Gardiner Band,
Friday evening, the members took up
the matter of musical in the near
future 1t was at first thought that ii
would be given between the fairs of
Canton Evergreen and the Catholics.
but later it was decided to give it some
time in December. They intend to give
one of the finest concerts that was ever
rendered in this vicinity and are sccur-
ing some Of the finest talent in this
section Mr.. Church. the famous cor
netist of Reeves Band, will be here,
and also Il. Is. Hall of Waterville.
Several others are being correspondent
with and their presence are assured
The date will be decided in few
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30
A WELCOME RAIN.
Never Was Il More Needed by Industries and
the Farms.

Everybody was seen to wear a pleasant
smile saturday and yesterday. and the
cause Of it all was the rain. Never be-
fore has there been a time when it was
needed worse than the present. for the
most Of the Industries upon which Gardi ]
ner looks for support We're next thing to
down. Some OF them We're closed ana
others were about ready to follow. but il
is hoped that the rain will give enough
extra water to keep them going for a
while longer.
The rain Of Saturday raised the water
in the stream above the upper dam about
half an inch. The most of this water
soaked into the ground and the rain Of
Saturday evening and Sunday was
thought to bring il up few more inches
This will increase the flow Of water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

A few prices culled from the multi
tude Of bargains in w. L. Studley' 5
will give the ladies an idea of the
money TO be saved during this sale, and
another thing is the goods are new and
seasonable. All jackets, capes. etc,
are about third off. Coates ma
chine cotton only 81 cents per spool;
fancy outing flannels. cents:
best dress cambria, 81 cents; English
slisia. cents; genuine English pins. ,
cents per paper; $3.50 corsets, 9S cents.
etc. etc. You may rely upon all prices
being equally low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The funeral of the late Mrs. Rebecca
Steward. who died at Fanueil, Mass.
Friday afternoon, will be held "a the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. b. f. Johnson,
Highland avenue. this afternoon at
o'clock. Mrs. Steward was formerly a
Caroline lady and well known in this
city. She was the widow of the late
William 5. Steward and with her fam
lily moved to Faneuil. Mass, several
years ago. She is survived by five
children, Mrs. w. b. Weber, Brook
line Mass: Mrs. G. w. Hartman and
Mrs. George Bumpus, Faneuil: Fred
and William =. Steward, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30
A VERY WARM RECEPTION
G''en Burglar at Mortified, w., by Two
Lone Women.

Northfield, Vt, oct. pa burglar en-.
tered house here early this morning.
ana upon being discovered on the prem.
iSts. was given warm reception by two
female occupants. Miss Jane Pingrey
was awakened about o'clock by a maa
VINO mad his hands on her throat and de
inanded money. Upon being told that
there was no money in the house he at.
tempted an assault upon Miss Pingrey.
nut was interrupted by the arrival Of 4
house. - 80
The assailant threw a chair at the wo-
man VINO had come upon him 50 sud
Denly. and while his attentions were III
rected toward her. Miss Pingrey made
her escape through a window. while the
olher woman succeeded in making ner
an alarm was given, but when the sher-
II ana other townspeople had made their
appearance at the house the man had
lnade Ms escape. and although a careful
Search was made during the day, he hld
not De captured up to late hour tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30
A BIG ADVANCE,
irans-ContinentaI Roads lump Trans Pacific
Rates rs Per Cent,

San Francisco, Oct. 29-The trans .con-
tlnental railroads together with their
Trans Pacific connections al San Diego.
san francisco. Portland, Tacoma. Seattle
ana Vancouver, have Just issued a new
tarin. advancing freight rates . per cent.
0o9[on alone. which is shipped in large
putli1ties from Texas 70 Japan. is eX-
ne new rates affect all shipments from
points ~ this country east of the Mis-.
souri, river to all Oriental points via Pa
Mt S.!lc codSt ports The advance of rates
Dy way OF the Suez canal is given Al tins
coast. % INC s'Si'AC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

After next Tuesday, the Sagadahoc Will
make no more trips up the river as she
will so to East Boston and have new
boilers added. She will make her last
trip out Of the river. Tuesday evening
After that the steamer Lincoln will finish
the season. The Lincoln has been char
tered by the same concern that had her
last winter. and will leave, the first #
December, for the South, where she Will
plv between Havana and Miami Fla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The funeral of the late John Carter.
who died at his home in West Farm
ingdale, Thursday. was held. Sunday af-
ternoon, Rev. d. +. Miller of the Meth
odist church. officiating. About %
members Of Crescent Lodge A. O. u.
W.. escorted the remains to the ceme-
terry. Mr.. Carter as also a member of
Asylum Lodge, l. 0. o. f., Of
Augusta. He had been i'll a num-
Der Of years, previously being
stonecutter by trade and for
some time in the employment Of the
Hallowell Granite Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Addressed to Members Of the Baptist Church
by Pastor Rev. J. E. Cochrane,

At the regular forenoon service at the
First Baptist church, Sunday, the follow
ing letter addressed to the officers and
members Of the church was read by Dea
con George S. Fuller:
IA little more than 10 years ago. led as
| have always believed, by the hand or
God, came TO you to he your pastor az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The rooms Of the Hallowell Savings
Savings Institution have been extern
sivcly renovated, especially the trus-
tees office in the rear of the banking
room. a neat toilet room has been
provided. hard wood floors laid. fresh
paper and paint applied. with new
doors and finish. The cosy office is
now modern enough in appearance and
is a credit to the institution SO long es-
tabliShed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Evangelist Harry Taylor has return
ed to his home in this city for a rest
from his work at Hudson. He has
been holding series of meetings in
West Levant and returned to Hudson
g week ago. On Sunday. Oct. %. four
candidates were baptized by Rev. w.
II. Clark of Charleston. making 10
thus far since the meetings began. A
trying delay in the coming of the pews
prevents the completion Of the church
and the dedication
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30
For Creating a Disturbance.

The police We're called, Yesterday. t. tho
tenement over the Chimes laundry T. ar
rest a man who was creating a disturb
ance The man was johnson. who lives
with his wife in this tenement. ana sev
eral times has this kind of a disturbance
been reported to the authorities. He was
arrested and taken To the police station
ana will appear before the judge, this
mnrning for trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

There was no boat, Saturday. Owing to
the storm the steamer Sagadahoc did not
leave Boston until Saturday morning at
little before o'clock. She arrived At
Bath after dark and after discharginS
her cargo, she lay over there for the
night. Yesterday morning. she left Bath
and arrived here at s O'Clock. She left ii
the afternoon on her regular trip to Bo5
ton, taking quite an amount Of freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

There Will he Il return game of foot ball
TUESDAY afternoon, at the Quimby Ath-
letic field. The teams are the HaIlowel
liigh and Gardiner High School teams.
and as there has already been one game.
at Hallowel this one will be a hot one.
Hallowel won the other one by score
of & to 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

While driving home from work. Fri
DAY night. the team driven by Gus
bachelder collided with that driven by
Joe Proctor near the railroad bridge
ana al the parties We're thrown out.
Mn bachcldcr was obliged to stay at
Rome from his work. Saturday. be-
caus" Of injuries received and is I'M
der the doctors care.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The Hallowen Athletic Colby Second
game scheduled for Saturday was post
poned on account Of the rain. Manager
Hamilton Of the latter team was telc-
phoned. at noon Saturday. not to come
down, and asked relative to game.
Wednesday afternoon. and it was
thought probable that the team would
consen, to come. Whether or not there
will be a game will be stated in the Jour.
nal, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30
Roosevelt &C ming to 30 ston.

Albany, n. ". Oct 29.-Gov. Roosevelt
", MI leave Albany for Boston, at 10 A. NJ.
ueSuay next, where he il scheduled to
speak under the auspices of the Republi.
can Club. - pun
From Boston he will 60 direct 10 his
noine az oyster Bay. where he will re-
main until after election day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The posters for the Canton fair are
out and announce the different attrac-
tons. The season tickets are meeting
with a good sale and big success is
prophesied for the managers. The full
committee for the fair will meet. this
evening, for the transaction of impor
tant business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The work On the Clinton street sewer
is progressing and the men are meet
ing with good diggings. Owing to the
ran the work was necessarily post
poned for few days, but it is expected
that it will be finished at the end of
this weel;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

+. II. Wood found 4 fast rising mar
ket when in Boston, particularly on
iron beds. spring beds and all goods
where iron entered largely into their
manufactures. He was fortunate in
the purchases hc made ana for the
present he will hold to old prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The FIRST meeting of the Associated
Chariti of the season will be held
Wednesday afternoon, at the home of
Mrs. NJ. X. Lay, Brunswick avenue. A
full attendance is requested as there
is coed prospect that much work will
come before it the coming winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

by adyice Of the board Of grand officers.
Maine Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows has
appointed Russell G. Dyer of Portland
grand secretary, to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by the death of Joshua Davis. The
I mic q assistant secretary. which Mr..
Secretary Davis from performing ali the
ished. ' WIN pe aooi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

'Tne Real Widow Brown" will play
at the Opera house, tomorrow evening
This play is consi Tered one of the most
humorous ones on the road, and comes
highly recommended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Joseph Shea, who drives the stage from
this city to East Pittston. saw large
COW moose, Friday. The animal seemed
rather tame as after crossing the road
in font &C his team, she stood and
watched him drive on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Yesterday was DR. Stackpole's last
Sunday at the Home. Rev. j. Lang
don Quimby of Gardiner, will ohiciate
as Protestant chaplain during the
months of November and December
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The Masquerade ball which was to
have occurred in Chelsea Amusement
hall, Friday evening, has been post
poned until Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Mr. ana Mrs. Harry Wilkinson Of
Auburn. the latter a daughter of Mr.
ana Mrs. l.. w. payson N this city.
have gone TO Washington. u. G., to
make their home. Mr. Wilkinson. who
is member of the firm Of Coombs.
Gibbs < Wilkinson. having secured en-
ploymcnt in the architectural depart
mcnt Of the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Baggage Master Strickland Will 60
To his former home in ShoWhegan. to-
morrow. for a weeks vacation. He
viii take his rifle ana says he'll bring
back 4 deer or perhaps 4 moose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Mrs William Sprague of Chicago. is
the guest OF her aunt, Mrs. Sylvina
smith, winthrop street. Mrs. Spraeue
IS daughter of the late Justin +
Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Thomas Howard of the 10th Tonnes
see, recently transferred from this
branch to the Western. has arrived
there and been assigned to quarters in
Barrack A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

straw that shows the way W. +
Studleys closing out sale is progressing.
woman, saturday, was in the store and
bousht i've umbrellas. a man saw the
o-cent outing .,annel night dresses for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Rev. II. W. Tilden. =, H., who has
been called ana has entered upon the
duties Of pastor of the Livcrmore Falls
Baptist Church. is Wen known in this
city. He passed a portion of the sum
NOR in this city, the guest If Mr.. ana
Mrs. John w. Cross. He came from
Jacksonville. ILL.,. to the Maine pulpit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

on account Of the congregational
conference TO be held in Auburn. this
week. the mid-Weck prayer meeting az
the ola South church will be held
Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

"a long way ~ send shoes" said q citi
zen, VINO noticed the stencil marking
Sydney. Australia on iron-strapp-l
! cases being loaded WI team ready fo-
shipment, by johnson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

\ cane which is said To have been
the property " Robert Burns has bcea
presented to the library by a Western
friend of the library. who recently
relic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The Boston Flint Paper 90, lost sew
eral hundred dollars worth Of stock In
the Iceboro freight wreck. and Johnson
Pros. lost a consignment of leather
valued AT about $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

S. Soule will begin, this morning. to
string the wires for the Johnson house.
which will be lighted by electricity
WREN it is again opened by Mr.. Hun
toOn. who has purchased the property
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The Gardiner High School foot ball
team will give a Sheet and Pillow Case
dance at Grand Army hall, Wednesday
evening. They have issued invitations
and tickets and are meeting with good
success in the sale of them. They need
more money to carry on their work and
take this means of raising it, and hope
the public will assist them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

o. A. Ward Of Boston, and n. Crary
Of Chicopee, prominent Odd Fellows,
were calling on friends in the city, Sat
urday and Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Jerry Preble came down from Wins
low. Saturday night. and will move his
family to that place the first of the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

only two dodgers We're the occupants
- the police station, Saturday morn
ing. Not being tramps they were al
lowed to go on their way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The field west of the entrance to the
vaughan homestead has been ploughed
up, and will be given "a system of under
drainage. S. G. Otis has charge Of the
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Miss Lola Landers and Rev. and
Mrs. a. A. Lewis returned from Port
land, Saturday evening. where they
have been attending the convention of
Sundav Schools of the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The damage done by the fire at the
church. Sunday night, week ago, has
been repaired and a new register put
in John Ripley did the mason work;
K0sCoe Beedle the carpenter work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

Robert Anderson has been making need
ed improvements to the roadways and
grounds about the Willis Anderson cot =.
tage at Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-30

The band at the Leavenworth Home
gave its last open air concert, yester-
day The band at Milwaukee gave it's
last one, a week ago.