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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Of his waist and by virtue of vigorous gy-
ratioDs succeeded in attaching another
safety deposit vault to the broad space
between his shoulders. md then he had
$i20 In front Of him on the bed where he
had dumped his wealth.
"Wcll. I low to use some q that. seein'
the town.. he said TO himself. "3n' I
3 pose I can take care o that much for a
while.
The $I2O was therefore slipped ipto his
pocket for current expenses and thas
r. ght when he turned in he was rolling in
riches. which made Shings uncomfortably
warm But Rancler Wood was willing
TO stand for that while ne had the bliss
full consciousness that no con man could
get to his hard-earned-
All went well until the next night, when
James started out TO see some Of the
things which are rot 70 be seen in Mon
tana. He picked out State street for his
promenade. which was unwise his
part. as the particular portion OF the
street IN which he chose 10 circulate Is
largely populated with young women
VITA manners which appeal t. ranchers
from Montana and who nave very taking
ways Wood had not gone far before ne
mel Emma Ford. and in a sh0rT time ne
a greed TO view the strange sights of the
great city with her for ~uide. But En-
mas information seemed - peter out be-
fore they had gone far. ana she suggest
ed gentleman friend" of hers be con-
suited as he was very knowledgous in
city affairs, and therefore John Hinch
came into the party.
=
member exactly. In short. the couple gos
his sl20. he told the police. and he was
not aware of the circumstances until
some time later. But his improvised
safety deDosit system worked like
charm. THE gold pieces and The plasters
stuck 10 him cheerfully. and he found he
was not equal TO the task of unguiding
himself when he wanteu to. His hotel
t:li was due and his little adventure on
State street had left him without pocket
money.
What are you going to d. about this
| b;li?" asked the hotel man.
why. I've got lots of money replied
F, Mr.. Wood.
"Where?'t demanded the hotel-keeper.
Under these porous plasters. replied
| Wood. with q superior sort of smile.
Wei. you'll have TO go in soak for
! yon hotel bill. that's all said the hotel
| keeper. and he called for the hot water.
| Two bell boys and porter started to
work on one of the porous plasters with
| hot water and a sponge, and after half
an hours labor succeeded in bringing to
! hgh; a lot of gold. which once more cs-
| tablishcd Mr.. Wood on sound financial
| basis and made him strong with the ho-
| tel man. The rest OF the money will stay
where IL is until such time as the plas-
| ters peel off. and Mr.. Wood has already
observed with some pain that they work
while he sleeps. The people who got the
$40 We're held 10 the grand jury by jus
tee Martin, and that is ahe last Wood
will ever hear of ii unless he stays In
town about six months to prosecute
! them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
Mrs. c. A. Cole.

The many friends of Mrs. G. =. Ioie
learned of her decease on Wednesday.
with deepest regret. Her Illness was o..
very brief duration, the critical nature OF
the disease only becoming particularly
apparent on the preceding Monday
Mrs Cole was the wife of Gavin A.
Cole. one of Hanowells leading grocers.
She was "A lady of many estimate quah-
ties; Il loving wife. kind mother. In her
home life the endearing traits OF hef per-
sonality We're sincerely felt. OF cheerful,
sunny disposition. the even temper OF a
Christian heart and soul was manifest III
all the rela, ionshps of the family circle.
Ever thoughtful of the welfare OF those
atort. her, the instincts of the wife ana
mother found swe6 est expression IN the
numberess acts an'l d.eis OF her every
day life.
She was a meinbes Of the Methodist
church Her hus oand. two sons. Charles
A. and Haro,1 A.. and two daughters,
Mrs. Frank Carter Of Hall Howell, and Mrs.
Walter S. Wood OF Boston, survive.
The funeral will De held from the house
on pleasant stree. Saturday afternoon
al O'Clock. Rev. ID. +. Miller, pastor OF
the Methodist church. TO ofliciate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
foa AWNINGS.
Stripes Made in Very Great variety-A New
Stripe Que 10 tho War.

An awning stripe new this year. and
one due to the war between the United
States and Spain. is made in stripes OF
red, white. and blue. uniform in width.
New styles of awning stripes are
brought out every year. and the varie-
ty from which choice may be made is
very great. One extensive dealer mas
go different STYLES of awning stripes.
to which additions are constantly beng
made There are fashions and faneies
in awning stripes as in pretty muen
everything else. The red. white. ana
blue awning stripes above referrei 10
are made in a finished drill,
as are also some other designs: but by
far the greater proportion of stripes
and ether awning material used are
now in cotton duck.
Awning stripes are in the North now
Very extensively used instead of PLAN
awning materials. When white avn
ings are used it is likely to be where
signs are to be painted on them. Many
of the stripes are handsome and taste
full and some of them are beautlful
and striking. The awnings used IN
these days may easily add materially
to the pcuresqueness of building or
street.
Awing stripes cost more than PLAIN
material. but the simpler stripes only
a very little more. The added cost IN
creases, but still in the case of many
stripes not greatly. with the amount
of color used. such as brilliant reds ana
yellows. that cost 80 per cent. more
than the same material would cost
plain.
The awning stripes most commonly
used are of blue and white. and next
to them in demand are stripes OF tan
and white. In recent years awning
stripes in green and white have come
to be popular. Awning stripes are
mace in many combinations of colors
as well in many variations OF the
stripes themselves.
In the South white awnings were for-
merly used almost exclusively. the
stripes fading in the sun: and white
awnings are still more commonly used
than any other in that part of the
country; but for some years the South
has been buying more and more avn
ing stripes. Awning stripes are COM
monty used in the West, as they are IN
the North.
The present widespread common use
of folding awnings in the United States
has practically come about since the
Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

But very few tramps find work upon
the ice. although many of those who
seek shelter at the police station are
ostensibly looking for it. They are in
no condition to stand the vigorous
class of work called for, either as re-
CARDS clothing or physically and the
nearest approach to honest labor on
the part of those wandering gentry,
is when they sponge a breakfast from
some ice boarding house keeper on the
plea that they are going to work on the
field. A sure way of detecting the gen.
uine tramp is to examine his hands.
They are always soft, and free from
the most minute suggestion of the cal
lous that marks the palms of the hon.
est son of toll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

It l.F
place that IS far peaching in Importance.
The officers Of the society for the ensuing
year are as follows:
President, Mrs. u. r. Fuller; Vice pres
idel'.. Mrs c. ii. Wells: secretary, MIS-.
S. r. Davenport; treasurer. Miss Lizzie
Page: executive COMMITTEES. Ms. W. =
Johnson and Mrs. j. w. Church.
Visiting committees: South Congreeih-
tional charch--Mrs. G. +. Wingate MISS
Lizzie Page ana Mrs. Nv. +. Marstoh.
Baptist NJ. w. Farr, Mrs. George
S. Fuller and Mrs. J. T.. Cochrane.
Method.st-Mrs. j. ii. Lowell, MIS- D.
W. Church, Mrs. w. II. Perry
rniversalis,.-Mrs j. S. Hamilton, MS.
+. E. Became. Mrs. J. II. BodwelL
dIpiscopal-Mrs. Brenda Freeze, MISS
Elizabeth Otis, Mrs. James Leigh.
Friends-Mrs. George Mcfse. M's.
Charles ~ Smith. Mrs. \. J. Sangs1ef-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
DIFFERENCE or OPINION.
The Policeman Told Her She Was Under Ar.
rest and She Proved She Wasn't.
.frrom tn. ST. Paul Globe.)

,(From the ST. Paul Globe.)
A Very charming ST. Paul woman.
who makes iler summer home at White
IL ar, routed the police force OF that
village ai.er a very brief encounter,
Friday
/ Mrs. +. rides a bike. of course, and
when it became necessary for her 10
go 20 the grocery or the post office, or
wherever it was that she had TO go,
she. of course, mounted her wheel.
Now. at times the streets in the VII
| lage OF White Bear are not the real
thing fcg wheeling. and fhe town au-
thorities know the same. With view
TO having the streets pressed out flat
| by the bicyciists. they have passed an
ordinance forbidding any one riding on
| the sidewalk.
MIS- Il. either did not know OF this
or she did no, care: she took to the
~walk and rode down town. she left
! her wheel outside and Went into a
store and when she came out she found
herself confronted by the digntary
who is she whole thing in police circles
the man who is to the police depart
men, what the lone mariner was TO the
Nancy brig.
He SAiQ 10 the idu3
You are under arrest" She looked
al him and made a dash FOR her wheel,
| which ne had captured. He retired be-
fore the onslaught in disorder and she
got the wheel.
| Il an what" she demanded.
| You are under arrest for riding ON
| the walk"
| But / won't be under arrest" she
sad
1 But you are" he said.
Il am not anything of the kind. You
| mind your own business
But. mum, ii is my business, and
you must so 10 the Justices office with
me or promise that you will be there
at O'Clock in the morning."
| Il won't do anything of the kind"
/ But tell you l arrest you"
| And l tell you l won't be arrested.
There you are. Now what are you 60
ing to do about it?''
| "Oh. come on, now: come 10 the jus
tees Office
Il won't do it. I'll pay fine if
| that's what You want. How much is
| it?"
Il don't take the fine.You must go to
the Justice said the unfortunate cop
| per.
Where is the justice. ;hen2"
Hes down on the bridge. fishin'. /
guess. Won't you promise to be on
| hand in the morning.
| NO. l won't"
! Then I'll have to arrest YOU"
And l tell you | won't be arrested,
and l am going home
| The copper scratched his head and
| looked as though he was going TO make
| another sally on the bike. Mrs. B. got
| aboard of the wheel.
| You're a nasty mean thing. and I'm
going to tell my husband that you said
| | was arrested she said. and she rode
off. and the copper went down on the
| bridge and helped the justice fish. and
the crowd that had gathered gave him
the laugh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
The Things Men Do.

There was "a man with a task TO do. E
He worked away with u happy heart,
And when his work was placed on view
i was perfect in its every part
1T was "a little thing, but. not
A blemssh marred what he had wrought
There was a man with task ITO do,
He gave his life to -. and yet,
When me dropped his tools. at last, he
knew
That flaws were there and deeply set,
IT was vast. the thing that claimed his
toll
Two men who had two tasks to do
From earthly scenes have passed away;
The world applauds one of the two,
The others name is lost today
Tho small and perfect things forgot
Men praise the big thing that was
wrought!
Cleveland Leader
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

The funeral Of the late James Dus-
tin. who died, Sunday night, was held
yesterday afternoon. from his home in
Winslow, and was strictly private on
account of the illness of his mother
The bearers We're c. Il. Miller. Frank
Chase. Fred Pollard and j. w. Bassett.
The interment was at Fort Hill ceme-
terry The floral display was very
beautiful. Among the pieces was a
floral sulkey. The wheels were of
smlaX with tires of white pinks as
was also the seat. The shafts We're
studded with tea roses. In the left
wheel was broken spoke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Rev. w. F. Berry of Portland, who
will address the mass meeting in the
Opera house. next Sunday evening. is
the secretary of. the Christian Civic
League of Maine and well deserves to
be heard by all the thoughtful people
of Gardiner. Probably few men in the
State can speak from more painstaking
observation and so from more accurate
knowledge of his subject. While he is
enthusiastic he is in no sense ranter.
He speaks with discretion and with
power of conviction. When he was in
this city, two years ago. it is believed
that no man interested in good gov
eminent could have listened without
great interest and profit. Those who
did not hear him then may hear him
next Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

The minstrel entertainment to be
given the first night of the band and
Sons of Veterans fair will probably be
the finest entertainment of local min
strelsy ever seen upon the Gardiner
stage. There will be IA men in the
troupe, and with the orchestra and
chorus which will be arranged in Il
programme, there will be % or 30 peo-
pie on the stage. Other features will
be in keeping with the one above men
toned. Season tickets for the fair will
be issued, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
POROUS PLASTERS AS PURSES.
Visitor TO tthe Cdy Adopted Novel Wa,
TO Preserve His Money.

| James Wood came to town last Wednes-
| day night. says the Chicago Chronicle.
| Wood lives out in Montana. where the
| cold waves come from. when he is az
home. He is what is known in phat
| country as "rancher.' Mood has been
so successful at ranching that he had a
| pretty good pile of money in his old leath-
| cr waliet when he arrived in Chicago.
| and as he thought he might need some of
| II to get home on he determined no, to
part with all of it ait once. He had heard
of tie ways of city folk. lie knew that
| rancher and his money are soon parted
| unless the rancher takes proper precau-
| tionary measures for caring for his.
wealth and he hst upon a decidedly novel
| plan for coneealing the fact that he hai
money.
He did not obey the injunction he found
on the printed card on the inside of his
hotel room door, Deposit money and val
| uaoles in the safe in the Office Not for
James. He saw the hotel clerks diamond
and shrewdly suspected that some trust
ms ms, iodger of the dim past might have
pdlu Tor II unwittingly. As soon as he
nad slowed away his grip in a corner of
the room he hied himself to drug store
anu approached .the clerk in confding
Gimme half "a dozen porous plasters. j"
ne said as if he were ordering an dee
cream soda.
=. "a what; p; gasped the clerk,
SAID Rancher Wood. as he laid down =
ten-dollar gold piece to prove his apllitv
to pay for them.
The drug clerk went back of the pre-
desired articles.
You're sure you want half dozen
OF these" he inquired.
THAT'S what | do" said Mr. Wood
Going to take them back home with
you. suppose?" ventured the drugman.
on. I'm going to use EN- all right
sad the man from Montana. knowingly.
Then he took up the package and wan
dered back to the hotel. In the privacy
OF his apartment he removed the clothing
from the upper part of his body and then
Jngling pile of gold. Heating the first
plaster over the gas jet. he spread a thick
layer of gold pieces over the surface of IL
and then clapped 1t on his chest where It
warranted to do.
There. I'd like to see any tarnation
bunco man get at them, soliloquized Mr.
Wood. as he gazed down in admiration
at his personally conducted safe. Picking
up another plaster, he tenderiy applied
another coating of gold pieces, and with
dreamy notion transferred the plaster
and its precious freight to a position Of
honor on the small of his back.
guess. ne observed 10 himself with
a sly smile of triumph. that will hold for
a while. as the fellow said at the Palace
Theatre out home. If lose that money
now I'll go home skinned.
But there was still a giittering nile OF
gold to be placed out of harms way and
left. So ne deftly went on with his gold
grating operation. Vie placed one lot of
money and plaster under each OF his
arms. extending along the graceful curve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

There was another pugilistic exhibit
ton at the Athletic rooms. Wednesday
evening. and goodly number Of the
sporting fraternity We're in attendance.
Mr.. Michael McDonough officiated as
referee. and three bouts were pulled
Off, each giving good satisfaction. In
the first Eagan of Lewiston and Camp
bell of Hallowell did some good spar
ring and We're evenly matched Then
Gllroy of Lewiston and McNabb of
PASSPORT. had a go. which was quite
lively. The final bout was between
Allie Brown of Lewiston and Hagger-
ty of Auburn. and Brown easily de-
m"nstrated his superiority over his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
A Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a filty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar if 1t fails Ia
cure your cold or cough. We also warraE
twenty-five cent bottle to prove st.tis.
factory or no pay.
Bowditch &: Webster. Augusta.
John Coughlin. Augusta.
L. x. Courtemanche. Augusta.
Arthur Tetrault. Augusta.
Mixer & johnson, Augusta.
Il. G. klnsman & Co.. Augusta.
Chas. X. Partridge. Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta.
A. Il. Hutchinson. Hallowell.
&. H. Beane, Gardiner.
~. u. Robinson & Co.. Gardner.
Chas. Ward 4 Co. Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
SKOWHEGAN.

Sheriff Pencil left, Thursday morning.
for Thomaston. with two prisoners who
We're sentenced at the last term of court,
One was James Clarkson. who received
II months sentence for burglary in the
store of Dinsmore & Bckford in this
town. last December. The other was I,
man named Williams. who burgiarized a
house in Fairfield for which he received
an Is months sentence. Deputy Sheriff
Haskell of Pittsfield. has charge of the
Jail during Mr.. Pencils absence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

William Langmaid, Jr.. who was one of
the fortunate ones rescued from the Fur
ness Line steamship I.ondonian by the
crew of the Vendamore. arrived home
from Baltimore, Thursday lie was shak-
ing hands with friends, during the after
noon and evening. and telling bits of his
interesting, appalling experience He will
make Il visit to his father, Mr.. William
LanEmaid, Lincoln street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Mrs. Warren Eastman died. Wednes-
day night after painful and lingering
illness. Mrs. Eastman was an old resi-
dent of this town and leaves many
friends ana relatives to mourn her loss.
During her illness although a great
sufferer it was a matter of comfort to
Mrs. Eastman that her own family
could be with her and minister to her
needs. Her age was 4s years. A hus-
band and four children survive her,
Funeral at the house. Sunday at 10
NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

At the annual election of officers OF
Dirigo Lodge, A. O. L. W.. Monday
evening. the following were chosen:
Jesse Babb p. w. H.; ]. H. Turner
NJ. W.; NJ W. F. Pray. F.: Eugene
Chase. o.; H. l.. Edwards, recorder:
S. E. Johnson financier: w. l.. Tozier.
receiver; b. 0. Pierce. guide: A. W.
Knight. l. W.; j. l.. Kendall, o. W.;
F. A. Andrews, trustee for } years; A
e. Gardiner, representative to grand
lodge; J. r. Babb, alternate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Granite Lodges new home will rank
when completed, with the best lodge
rooms in this part of the State The
main hall or lodge room is pleasantly To-
GATED. and almost twice the size of the
former room. The banquet hall, which
Is above the kitchen and ante-rooms. con-
stitutes a balcony for the main hall and
was thoughtfmly planned. Lockers are
being built in the ante-room for indi-
vidual use of the members of the lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

The Catholic Union will give a juve-
nile entertainment entitled Under the
Mstletoe Bough,' at Foresters' hall.
next Tuesday evening, and Miss Alice
Daley has charge of the arrangements.
There will be 26 little boys and girls IN
the cast The programme will con-
clude with a social dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

The first application of plaster to the
ceiling of the City hall is complete and
now work has commenced on the calcium
plaster stucco finish. The large panels
into which the ceiling is divided are fin
ished with deep stucco moulding of APP
prODriate design
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
HORRIBLY IN uRtO.
Miss Lizzie Wing Receives Serious Injury ia
Arm and Hand in Laundry.

Miss Lizzie King. an employee of the
Riverside steam laundry met with a
painful accident. at about 80 Thurs
day afternoon, by catching the fingers
of her left hand between the roll and
the heater of mangler which she WAS
feeding. The hand was drawn into
the machine. and before it could be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

There will be a meeting of the High
School Alumni Association, at the
school building this evening. at 1.45.
There will be remarks by the older
graduates, interspersed with music.
both vocal and instrumental, and a
pleasant evenings intercourse is antic-
ipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Miss Victoria Tyler, of the Empori-
UNI. is enjoying short vacation at
her home. previous to going to Bos-
ton in February, where she will spend
some time in studying the styles of the
very newest creations in feminine
headgear for the coming spring open
ingS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Papers We're received. Thursday. in a
suit brought by Mrs. Charles L.
Greene against the Waterville & Fair
field Railway and Light Co. The suit
is to recover $4,000. the amount of the
damage which Mrs. Greene claims was
done during a railroad accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Mrs. Guy Flynt of Waterville, made
n short visit to her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Barker, at Farmingdale,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

c. g. Wall of the water works commits
SION is the acting superintendent of the
water works. 1t is possible that next
spring. superintendent will be formally
ole al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

medicine for several months past 1T
the Office of DR.. w. o. Cobb. left for
Brunswick. Thursday, and will contin-
ue his studies at the Bowdoin Medical
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
WATERVULE.

The winter term Of Colby opened yes
terday morning. Mr.. Roberts Harper was
present at the chapel service in the morn
ing and gave the students very INFER
esting talk on the proposed alliance of
England and the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Among other Christmas gifts to the
Clothing Club, were 10 pairs of mittens
by Miss Cox. which will gladden. the
hearts of the needy little ones among
the city's poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Miss Harriet Tyler of Lewiston, is
enjoying a short vacation, and is the
guest of her mother. ton Chestnut
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

The mild weather of Wednesday
night and Thursday, caused decrease
of fully an inch in the thickness of ice
ON the Kennebec fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Capt. Roscoe Carleton of Richmond,
has been appointed superintendent of
the Great + alls Ice Co.. and will look
after the harvesting of the winters
CroD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

Electrician Warren Seavey of the cleo
tr.c road, owns an extremely large edition
of the Felis domesticus. or Tabby, family
cat tipping the scales at 1874 pounds