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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01
WEST VIRGINIA ALERT.
Governor Will Urge Appropriation
to Have State Represented.

Governor Will Urge Appropriation
to Have State Represented.
Governor atkinson Of West Virginia
announces that he will embody in his
next message to the legislature n rec
ommendatiOn for an appropriation to
pay the expenses of the state commits
sion having in charge the state OK
hibit for the Pan-American Exposition.
West Virginia is one Of the many
states that are inviting capital and
labor to come in and help develop their
natural resources. With her 5000
square miles Of coal lands. her thou
sands Of acres of hard wood forests,
her wonderful stores of petroleum, her
iron ore deposits and her great acre
age Of lands suitable for farming,
stock raising and wool growing, she
has much to offer in the way OF OK
hibts and much to gain by bringing
her resources properly before the
world. 1t is expected that an exhibit
will be made showing by maps and
specimens, statistics and information
Of general character what 4 new
conner to the state may be able to do
in the way of advancing the fortunes
Of himself and those who depend upon
him. The millions of visitors to Buff
falo next year will re interested in
knowing what the possibilities are in
all parts OF the western hemisphere.
The West Virginia commission is COM
posed of Stuart W. Walker of Martins
burg, president; J. C. Morrison OF
Charleston. secretary; II. b. Battelle
Of Wheeling. treasurer; James NJ. Por-
ter. Dr., Of New Cumberland and e. Il.
Smith of parkersburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01

Bangor Tent No. IL, Knights Of the
faccabees and Augusta Tent No Is, are
striving for first place in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01
THE KITCHEN AS IT SHOULD BE.

When l furnish kitchen as my
workrcom some idea as to convenience
and the saving of time and steps
modiiies the arrangement of things.
All the utensils are kept as near as
possible to where they will be needed
The tin covers of saucepans and ket-
ties are on rack within reach Of the
range. The cooking forks and spoons
have their inches just below. The
little pairing knife like best is not in
the knife box amid carvers and mixing
spoons. but where Lean get it without
leaving the low rocker where l sit
when preparing vegetables. The bread
knife and cutting board (Which last is
apt to be the cover of grape basket.
light and cleam are always convenient
to the bread jar. Two or three favor
lite saucepans are kept hanging abroad
in full view near the water faucet. for
is not the first step toward cooking al
most everything the preparing for
some freshly boiled water Good
housekeeping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01
TWO PRISONERS NOVEL ESCAPE

Cincinnati Enquirer,1
Nashville. Oct. 1.-Two desperate con-
victs at the Tennessee penitentiary made
a daring and novel escape from that I'M
stitution. about q o'clock this evening. by
sliding down two telephone wires from
the top of three-story building to a
point outside of lle high stone walls.
Both worked I'm the harness department,
and after roll call managed to return to
the building and gain the roof. They had
provided themselves with two big pulleys
and a wadding used in the manufacture
of brides. The convicts mounted two
slender telephone wires. bicycle fashion
and on this took their coast to freedom,
the men passing 10 feet over the wall. The
rattle of the wires attracted the attention
of the other convicts. but not the guards.
and 1t was some time before the escape
was discovered.
The alarm was finally given and blood.
hounds put on. their trail The ground
was soft and mushy after today's rain
and the dogs carried the trail easily. To-
night, they were overtaken about tive
miles from the penitentiary and over
powered and captured. Both are bur-
glars, serving =" years on IL cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01
ELECTRICAL EXHIBITS.
wondcrfs1 Collection and Grand
Display Of Electric LiGhting.

wondcrfo1 Collection and Grand
Display of Electric lighting.
1t is the plan Of the management to
make the pan-American Exposition at
Buffalo next year the greatest electric
al Exposition ever held. In view of
the wonderful advance in the electrical
science since the Worlds fair there will
probably not lie a single duplication Of
an exhibit seen at Chicago in 1893.
Nearly everything in the electrical line
then exhibited has been superseded in
the market by new machinery and ap-
planes constructed upon better
understanding Of the wonderful force.
The discovery Of the Roentgen rays.
the invention Of wireless telegraphY
and the development Of the electromo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01

Charles c. Bell Of Knoxville, No..
who is one of the commissioners for
Missouri to the Pan-American Exposi-
ton Of Buffalo. is at work preparing
the agricultural display for the Pan
American from that state. He is work.
ing to obtain from various sources the
best specimens of grains, grasses and
everything pertaining to such an ex-
hibit. and he expects To obtain from
county fairs in Missouri much mate
rial for this purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01

There are now 9l2 men EMPLOYED at
the Kittery navy yard,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01
BOARDED BY CANARY BIRDS AT
SEA
,Morning Oregonian.

The schooner J. NJ. WcatherwaX. which
arrived at Port Townsend from Honolulu.
last Saturday. had an unusual experience
la few days before reaching port. When
100 miles off Cape F'lattery, the schooner
ran into an immense flock of birds. re-
sembling the wild canary. thousands of
which settled in the rigging and other
parts of the vessel. The sailors furnished
the fcathered visitors with foo dand drink
and hundreds. If not thousands. of the
birds remained on board till the schooner
reached port. They became very tame
and left the vessel when it approached
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01
FIr.me. tn Attend Tn = Body.

The Hill Hook and Ladder Company
of Rensselaer,, n. u, will attend the
Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
next summer in body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01

Ouida says OF Joseph Chamberlain:
His face indicates his character; II has
no distinction. but is full of intelligence
and resolution: 1t Is that Of a tradesman.
not a statesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-01
Business Cards.
WILLIAMSON & BURLEIGH,

r. ]. MARTIN, NJ. D.,
ONCE Hours, 1880 to 10 a. NJ. 5 to p. NJ.
Z to S p. NJ.
Residence, Ohce,
80 Western Avenue. lis Water st.
Telephone connections with the house.
Once can he reached by telephone at
John Coughlins Drug Store.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15

These spring days bring us this year
an unusual number of wedding invita-
tions, and the sweet, warm breeze is
continually vibrating with the joy-bells,
merrly announcing that the vows are
plighted, the blessing given, and an
other man and woman have begun
life Of interdepcndence.
In a large majority Of these mar
riages, that vitality important part in
the future lives of these irrcvocably
united couples, the material means of
sustaining family, is reduced to
very simple formula: 81, John, have
enough money to make my dear little
wife comfortable today, and there is
no reason why shall not be better off
as the years 90 on Often this is as
serted on the faith in Il possible future
for which there is no stronger basis
than the hope that 81 shall do better
next year than | did last" Yet the
very happiest homes are often those in
which the young girl, sharing her low
er's hope and trust, cmbarks on the
long voyage ready to run the risks
they may encounter. The building up
o, an growing, ever more and more
firmly strengthened home, is the most
uniting of human cndeavorS, and very
rich young people lose many joys.
But there is pitfall covered by that
J word 'rnouuh." TO the inexperienced
glrl, ignorant Of ali the cost of living
and of the true value of things she has
to purchase. wholly unable to judge
whether she is paying the right price
for the article she buys or "A third more
than it is worth, for the name of Il
| fashionable firm, the whole initiation
is problem. The young man atfec-
! Tomato gcneros y desire that she lack
nothing. "Enongh' may mean thou
sands or tens OF thousands. happy Dora
only knows that she is bd,len not to
stint herself, but get what is suitable
and to her taste.
TO many women, all llvir lives
through, their husbands represent
bank, on which they have an unlimited.
right to draw, and when they find their
| checks can no longer he met feel that
the management is in some way sorcly
to blame. They are totally unaware
OF the real amount of their husbands
incomes, have no definite idea of their
liabilities, and are left puzzled over the
varying tone and form in which they
are indulgcd "Of course, dear, get
whatever you need and send the bills
to me- alternating with, "Wcll, if it is
really necessary, suppose it will have
to he bought"
All the sense of stewardship, of co
operation, Of assistance, of being one of
the family firm is lost to the woman.
who, if she is clever and unselfsh,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15
NO.. "a

third Of the passengers are sea-sick in
their cabins, or with saffron skins are
lolling on deck chairs or on each
other A number of mothers on deck
with babies wrapped in blankets man.
age to live and even to sleep. Aston
ishing vitality has our race Of ''sickest
beasts alive
l saw the pretty girl from New
Y York this morning on reclining chair
clad in carriage robe, eyes closed,
mouth open, lips blue, and face the
color of khaki. Pretty? | can we'll
believe the story that on their we'd
ding tour to Europe the seasick hus-
band, glancing at his seasick bride,
said to the passing deck steward
"Please spread this shawl over my
wife | can't bear the sight of her"
l hope to be in Paris in day or
two after this letter is mailed, then
little while to see, compare and study
and l shall write impressions of the
Exposition
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15
STREET INCIDENT.

"My Dear Sir" exclaimed Lawyer
Bartholomew Livingston, meeting the
Rev DR.. Arcibald Windham on the
village street, "What does this mean?
thought you were laid up with all
sorts of bad diseases!
"And so was" replied the rever-
end gentleman, 81 had an attack OF in
digetsion and from that time on my
whole system has been in 4 disordered
condition until | began taking Hoods
Sarsnparilla which has put me on my
feet and cured all my stomach trou-
bles"
II don't doubt it," said the lawyer.
"This same medicine cured my wife OF
rheumatism and my little girl of scrof-
ula. When they say it's the best med
icine money can buy, they only tell
the truth"
"Yes, yes, so they do replied the
minister, and the two passed on.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15
SWAMP OR MUCK SOILS.

The salt marshes especially along the
New England coast, have been ex-
tensively used for the production of
forage. Reclaimed swamp or muck
soils are being utilized in Michigan,
Ohio and other regions for the pro-
duction of celery and onions, for which
they seem peculiarly adapted.
In reclaiming this class of soils thor
ough drainage is essential, but it is
frequently found that muck soils even
after the most careful drainage are
still unproductive. The fertilizing
matter which they contain is in una
vailable condition for plants. A COM
mon practice in Ireland and in Euro
pean countries is to pare the surface
and after drying to burn the organic
matter. This practice of burning has
been condemned as exhausting the
soil, but the burning should not ex-
tend more than - to lG inches, and it
destroys very little available plant
food. 1t is considered one of the quick
est methods of putting muck soils into
condition for the growth of crops.
The ashes and charred matter spread
over the surface of the soil greatly i'm
prove its mechanical condition, while
the burning increases the solnblity of
the organic compounds in the soil.
1t frequently happens that muck soils
have to be literally 'nanurcd before
they will produce remunerativc crops.
From the nature of their formation
such soils are likely to be deficient in
phosphoric acid and potash, and the
experiments of the Wisconsin station
have shown that Notwithstanding the
fact that they are often composed al
most entirely Of organic matter con-
taiEing large amounts of nitrogen, the
available nitrogen in them is frequent
ly very deficient.
The first object sought in fertilizing
should be to correct the acidity of the
soil and to set up the processes of de-
composition of the organic matter and
nitrifcation so as to convert the inert
into available plant food. Liberal ap
plcations of decomposing manures,
such as barnyard manure, in connec-
tion with dressings of lime have usual
ly been found effective for this pur-
pose. As the Wisconsin station has
shown, lime and the bulky manures
exert a beneficial effect on the texture
of the soils, rendering them more po-
rous and thus improving drainage.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15
COLLATERAL FOR
CAR FARE.

An amusing incident happened on a
Chicago Avenue street car recently.
The car was going south, attached to
the Cottage Grove cable. At Van
Buren, Street, a big portly woman got
aboard. On her arm she carried 4
large market basket that apparently
was filled with "bargain' purchases
from some department store. Three
minutes after she had sat down and de-
posted her basket between her feet on
the floor, the conductor came along
with the usual cry: Fare, please!"
The old lady opened her purse and
began rummaging through its various
pockets for 4 nickel. Again and again
she went through it, but no change was
to be found. Then she turned to the
conductor and said =
Il was sure | had saved car fare,
but | cannot find it, live at the end
of your line, and will pay you then"
"That wont do; | must have your
fare now,' said the fare collector.
"Well, haven't the money
"Well, give me something the value
of nickel, and you ctn redeem it at
the end of the line"
The old lady hesitatel Il NOM mt,
then put her hand down into the bas-
ket and drew out bar of laundry
soap and handed it to him.
Everybody in the car laughed, but
the conductor took the soap and rang
up her fare.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15
A RESOUCEFUL ARTIST.

An old church in Belgium decided
to repair its properties, and employed
an artist to touch up large painting.
On presentation of bill, the committee
refused payment unless details We're
specified, whereupon he presented the
following items
To correcting Commandments SLIP
EmbelIishing Pontius Plate, and
putting new ribbon on bonnet 200
Washing servant of high priest
and putting carmine on cheek 800
Touching up purgatory and re-
storing lost souls. ....... ...... LOO
Frightening up the flames OF
hell, and putting new tai. de-
vii, mending his left ear, and
several odd jobs for the
damned ................ .......... 5.OO
Putting new stone in David's
Sling, enlarging head of Col
iath, and extending Sauls leg 3.12
Mending shirt of Prodigal Son,
and cleaning his right ear...... so
lOLai. ......... ..................9lo.A
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15
The Balance Of the Ferd
Frank $4,000 Stock
MEMS, WOMEN'S,
MTSSES' AND
CfaILDREN'S SHOES
DAVID BLUM'S MAIN STORE,
735 EIGHTH STREET, SOUTHEAST, ,

"a
Pas
las exceptional Shoes
dare equal Shoes made by the best
EVERYBODY. SIZES COMPLETE THESE WON
DERFUL VALUES WON'T LAST LONG on THE COUNTERS
PHENOMENAL LOW PRICES
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15

FEES
FOR LAWYERS.

Joseph II. Choatc, Ambassador to
England, once said that the largest an
nual retainer paid to a lawyer was
paid by the Sugar Trust to John II.
| Parsons. Mr.. Parsons received not
less than 100000. There are several
lawyers in New York city who nave
received fees bigger than the one paid
to Mr.. Parsons by the Sugar Trust.
Lawyers, especially those whose offices
are in the Wall street district, have
been devoting large share of their at
tention to promotion. The joining to-
gether of great syndicates has proven
more beneficial from monetary point
of view than any other branch of law
practice.
James c. Carter, who was at the
Paris tribunal two years ago in con-
nection with the seal controversy, re-
ceived Zee of $4,000 for rendered
services.
Francis l.. Wellman, one of the best
known jury lawyers in this country,
who convicted Carlisle Harris, DR..
Buchanan and DR.. Meyer, the prison
ers, when he was connected with the
district attorneys office, was paid S40,-
900 for defending the Hyams twins in
Canada who were on trial for murder
in the first degree. They were both
acquitted.
Report has it that the firm Of Rob-
lnson, Bright and & Scribner received
$500, 900 for legal work in connection
with the Broadway railroad franchise.
Secretary of War Elihu Root drew
the Astoria gas bill. Just how much
Mr. Root got for drawing this ingen-
ious measure is not generally known.
Wall street lawyers figure that if Mr..
Root was paid cash his fee was about
$25 900 and if he was paid in stock
that he received at least $4,000
EX-District Attorney Delaney
Nicoll was retained to look after the
park commissioners, who were indicted
for letting contract without first adver-
tising for public bids. The cases were
never tried The secret of success lies
in disposing of an indictment without
going to trial 1t is said that Mr..
Nicoll received fee of $4,000 from
each of the commissioners.
Colonel f. C. James received $685.
600 for defending Inspector McLaugh-
lin who was indicted for bribery on
evidence given before the Lexow com
mittee. Inspector Mclaughlin put in
claim for that amount, but a few
days ago, under the Ahearn act, Austin
G. Fox and Daniel Robbins, who
prosecuted in the police trials, were
paid fee Of $50, 900 each for their SER
vices.
One of the most successful lawyers
of the Wall street district is said to be
John C. Tomlinson. He represented
the Havana Commercial, the biggest
tobacco syndicate in the world. He
succeeded in bringing eighteen Of the
largest tobacco growers in Cuba to-
gethcr. For this service Mr. Tomlin-
son received fee of $4,000. Denver
Gas paid him 100000, while Denver
Water netted Mr.. Tomlinson fee of
$4,000.
1t is known that Fish, Richardson&
Storrow received a fee of $50 900 from
the General Electric Company for
looking after one single case for that
corporation. George Nelson Bromwell
who susceeded in reorganizing the
copper mining syndicates with which
Mr.. Rockefeller is connected, is said to
have received fee of 1000
Ph,lat2elphtu Press.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15
4luetrg*
Written for '.7he Enquirer"
VIOLETS.
(.Ssnt to an Hral;d ChHd0

Poor violetj Your little hearts I crush,
And rob your lives Of fair sunlight
To send You far to city noise, and rush
From rustic calm. and sweet delight.
Dear yiolets. Your fate anew doth show
The principle decreed on high
That lives their best, and truest worth will knor
When they for others fade. and die.
Sweet vioets! If you the message knew
OF wealth of heart your crushed leaves bear,
And what sweet love will welcome, cherish you,
Your bliss would be in fading there.
Rockville, Nd. d. A. L.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15
5elrrt MisfellunQ.
Home Thoughts.

MATRIMONY AS \ BUSINESS COPARTNE1-
SHIP-MUTUAL CONFIDENCE AND AB-
SOLUTE TRUTH AS NEEDFCL IN
MONEY MATTERS AS IN MAT
TIERS OF SENTIMENT.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15
SYMPATHY.

SI MPATHl.
There is no rest so safe for weary feet,
There is no balm so healing or so sweet
For sorrows wound,
As sympathy.
The flowers wither meath the suns hot rays,
The leaves do not outlast the flowers days,
They wither too,
In sympathy.
The child finds pleasure in some game OF toy;
The grown up child his father, shares his joy,
And he laughs, too,
In sympathy.
The mothers heart need never feel alone,
For every mother-heart beats with her own
In joy and pain
And sympathy.
.sIIe hath no heart, - the world oft says of one;
And that one shows his heart to Him alone
Who found that heart
Through sympathy.
When sorrow couG oerwhelms these hearts of ours
The gleam of light we look for twixt the showers,
The softenng gleam
Is sympathy.
lie suffered once, lie knows the PAIN He grieves;
He made the heart, lie sends the pain, lie gives
That heavenly gift,
His sympathy.
To live another's life; his joy and pain
To make ones own; to share with him ais ram
And sunshiue,-that
Is sympathy.
Agnes Mary Smith in The Liriag Church.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15

BARGAIN NO. 4-Consists of La
dies. Misses and Childrens White
Kid Strap Slippers. Heel and spring
heels These slippers are suitable for
May day parties. sl.OO tooON
$3.50 values. Clearing priceCJO
BARGAIN NO. 5-Consists of
Youths and Boys Calf Lace Shoes.
Latest toe shapes The kind they
can't kick through. Sturdy and sty-
lish looking sl25 and sl.5o 600
values. Clearing price ........UCO
BARGAIN NO. G-Consists of
Mems Wei and Calf Shoes. In gai-
ters and lace styles. For the men this
is one Of the hest values. G1 %
Worth 81. Clearing price. D1 LJ
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1900-06-15

BARGAIN NO. 1-Consists Of
Womens, Misses and Children's High
and Low Shoes. In tan and blacks.
Well made and worth from 81 O0N
to s.. Clearing price ....AcO
BARGAIN NO. 2-Consists of La
dies Oxfords. In tans and blacks.
Heel and spring heel. These shoes
are made on the new lasts. Worth
$3.50 and $500 Clearing dOr
BARGAIN NO 3-Consiss of La
dies Button and Lace Hand-welt
Shoes, patent tip and tip Of same. Not
better value for the money 81 10
$3.50 values. Clearing pricc.D p .4.s
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-11
TEACHERS WILL BE HERE.
They Need Have No Fear of the Small
pox During Their Visit.

A report was received from Helena
Yesterday TO the effect that owing to the
smallpox scare in Butte the meeting of
the state Teachers Association on Dec.
Is. 81 and 2S would probably be held in
Missoula instead of Butte.
. Mayor Mccarthy said today that the
teachers from outside points need have
no fear of the disease. The authorities
have the matter we'll in hand and their
J efforts in stamping out the disease are
very successful.
The mayor also referred to the fact
! that in proportion to the population there
tare more cases of smallpox in some 9TH
fer towns in the state than in Butte. If
. he thought there was the least danger he
would not allow the teachers to meet in
iButte, but he was satisfied that there was
!. not the least danger of the further spread
of the disease.
Superintendent Young also says there
1 is no reason why the association should
not meet in Butte. Erroneous reports
have been sent out about the plague, but
when the matter was Investigated, some
-of the towns in the state outside of Butte
showed a larger number or people suf-
ftring from the disease taking the popu-
Iations of the towns into considerations
Not one of the teachers has declined to
attend the meeting and all are assured
that there is abs solutely no danger of con-
tracing the disease during their visit
here.