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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21
Ancient Rome S Applause.

From some relics which have just
been unearthed at Pompeii the
Interesting discovery has been made
hat the theater-goers in old Rome
we're much more punctiliOuS in the mat
ter of applause than We moderns are.
says the New York Herald If they
approved of a play or of an actors
performance they testified their ap-
proval openly but in such 4 manner as
to show the exact amount of gratifica-
ton which the performance had af-
forded them. In other words. they were
guided by rigid rules in the matter.
and so we'll were these rules known
that every actor could tell at once
whether he was really making a hit
with the public or was playing to an
audience that failed to appreciate even
his best efforts
When such theater-goers were fairly
well satisfied with a play they ap-
plauded by swapping with the thumb
and middle finger. If they wanted the
actors to understand that they were
really satisfied with the performance
they clapped loudly by beating the left
hand on the right Only the fingers of
the left hand were brought into play
on such occasions and the sound was
rs if two earthen vessels had been
knocked together. A more hearty
token of approval was given by strik-
ing the fiat palms of the hands against
each other. A still more marked token
Of pleasure was curving of the hands
md then striking them hard against
'ach other. At times, however, there was
an occasion when even these methods
Of testifying approval would be insuffi-
cient to express the popular delight
1t became the custom on every such
occasion for all persons in the audience
% applaud by waving a corner of their
togas or robes in the direction of the
stage. The people of the lower class in
Rome were not privileged to wear
togas. but the Emperor Aurelian per
mitted them whenever they went to a
heater to carry a piece Of cloth. so
haiti the play proved to be an extraor-
lnary success they might be able to
testify their approval in the recognized
fashion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21
Becoming Civilized in Costume

The kennebec valley Cinnamon are
gradually adopting American ways
and customs and their costumes are
now so like those of their adopted
American brethren that at a distance
one cannot be told from the other.
This has been accomplished in a com
paratively few years 1t was not MANY
years ago that a Chinaman could be
spotted as soon as he appeared in
sight And in order to learn to read
he was a constant attendant at the
Sunday-schools. In fact many of the
Sunday-school superintendents dele
gated special teachers to that depart
ment. The Maine Chinaman of that
time appeared in his regulation flow
ing robes.
The present day Chinaman appears
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21
Workers Who Never Struck.
New York Sum

There is one class of workers who've
edge" said a New York ship owner.
and that is the cable joiners These
men are clever specialists who work
for Geographic engineers and contract
in the memorandum of agreement to
go anywhere. They are employed on
the ships of the ocean telegraph COM
panics and their duty is to make
spices and joints in the cables which
are dragged up from the sea for re-
pairs. To those who are not initiated
this would seem to he fairly easy
work, but it really requires great skill
and takes years to learn. Few are
aware how liable to damage under-ca
cables are. In the case of some of the
old lines there is scarcely mile Of the
cable that has not one Of more Joints
in it.
Expert engineers can determine. in
length Of thousands of miles, ia
within a few feet Of where a break in
cable is, the telegraph ship proceeds
to the spot, which is indicated by n
buoy. the damaged length Of cable l.
dragged up and tho joincrs proceed {,
cut out the fault and deity splice tn,
cable. The slightest mistake, a tiny
air bubble in the re-heated India rub
Der would spoil the insulation. That
would mean that the cable would fail
to transmit the messages at an i'm
portant moment and that a shin with
all its hiSh-priccd scientific STAFF
would have to steam hundreds or per
hapS thousands of miles to again picL
up the cable.
thus it will be seen that the join
er Is workman of great responsible
tiles and that his field cannot be con
lined to any part Of the world
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21
TRAINING BOERS' HORSES.
How They Are Taught to Stand Still
Where Their Riders Leave Them.
Baltimore SUM

An Englishman now in Baltimore who
spent several years among the Beers in
South Africa. said. yesterday, that the
Soer force was stronger in numbers thar
seemed to be, because every man II
he army was mounted and detaChments
an incredibly short time.
He was asked whether the Beers kept
their horses in the trenches with them,
and this question led to an explanation.
Every Boer warrior has horse. said
he "and their horses are so trained that
their masters return. | have seen them
training their horses in this trick and
their method is effective, though heroic.
"A Boer will take young horse, J
year-old or perhaps a yearling: and at
tach halter to him. From the halttr
hangs a rope and at the end Of the rope
is suspended an iron ball. which hangs
about the animals knees.
THE horse Is then turned loose in
large lot. He Immediately begins to
prance around and the iron ball keeps
striking against his knees. The horse Is
in its work. The beast may struggle
against the annoyance and pain for four
a. five hours. hut he finally drops from
exhaustion.
often il takes three or four weeks to
nurse the horse, with his cut. bruised and
bleeding knees, back into condition, but
when he Is fit to ride he IS Just the horse
the Boer wants All the Bocr has 70 dc
when he dsmounts Is to throw the hrldlt
rein over the horses head. The morse
feels the rein hanging from his chin and
he remembers the previous eNpcrieflc.
still AS long as that rein hangs from tbs
bit and he will not move. not even h
shells are bursting around him and tht
crash Of artillery Is but few feet away
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21
CHEAPEST OF RAILROAD FARES
Russia's Great Efforts to Encourage
Emigration to Siberia.
New York Sum-

New York SUM-
The Russian government is now pro-
viGing transportation to emigrants
from European Russia, who are WILING
to make new homes in Siberia at rates
of fare that, have probably never been
eu,,alled for cheapness. The tn1rd-
rlass tickets sold on the Russian and
Trans-Siberian railroads were DeIeVed
TO be about the cheapest in the worid' ;
but the fourthA class tickets winch the
government has recently caused to be
I orrered make the others a costly lux
ury by comparison.
These tickets are sold to any one of
ia stations in Siberia and they are
GOOD from any point in Russia. The
fourth-class passenger, for example.
from Moscow to Tobolsk pays for that
long Journey only two roubles, or a
little over a dollar. On the other hand
IL he wishes to go clear to Vladivostok
by the railroad and its steamer connec-
ton, now complete, a distance of about
5000 miles, he has. to pay four and a
half roubles, or $3.50. Transportation
could hardly be afforded on more fav-
orable terms, unless the railroad paid
the passenger for the privilege of car
rying him.
The government thus practically
gives free transportation to those in
habitants of Russia who will move in
to the fertile agricultural and indus
trial regions that have recently been
opened in Siberia. The Car and his
advisers are very anxious to secure the
rapid development of Siberia, and SO
great efforts are making to fill the new
regions with an industrious population.
In the past three years about 600 900
Russian peasants. stimulated in every
way by their government, have re
moved to Siberia, and. today, it's popu-
lation is about 6,000,000. This growth
in numbers and the improving condi-
tons of transport5 ton are giving a
great impetus to the agricultural. min
ing and general industries of the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21

Statistics in regard to the telephones in
use in the different countries of the
world have been carefully prepared by
the statistical department Of this govern
ment as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21
Collar Making.

Too much attention cannot be given
to the cutting, lining. and making OF
collars, cuffs, etc. Collars of silk
should he intcrlincl with muslin ol
cambric over canvas. Standing col
lars of wash fabric should have a
double lining of light canvas or stiff
lawn. All collars or sections Of collars
should be cut on the bias. except
where the pattern arbitrarily demands
a straight effect: but even in this case
the bias line should be employed for
the lining and intcrlininSs.
The best method Of making plain
cloth collar is as follows: Take two
thiCkncsses of tailor's canvas and
baSte smoothly together Stitch in
undulating lines tby machineD Now
spread upon fiat ironing board and
cover with very damp cloth. This
done. take a Very hot iron and press
until the cloth is absolutely dry. Now
apply the pattern and cut the canvas
accordingly. The paper pattern should
first be tried upon the future Wearer,
so that the desired size is arrived at.
Tho lining should be one-half inch
smaller in every way than the outer
material. Basic the latter and the in
terlinins together, inserting a single
sheet of crinoline between the material
and canvas. Turn down the edges of
the material 50 that it laps over the
canvas, baste carefully, dampen ana
press. Now baste the facing of the
collar ii. G., the outer silk or back)
over the exposed canvas, turn in the
edges. and hem closely. Press again.
Now fit over the neck of the dress,
which previously has been finished
with narrow ribbon. When the proper
position has been found, pin carefully
to the waist and blind-stit the two
together.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21
GIRL STUDENTS MUST MARRY.
Russian Universities Require That Wom
IN Must be Married ON Entering

If a girl in Russia wishes to study II
any Of the universities in that country
etiquette does not allow her t. DO 50 IN
til shc Is married. 50 she goes throuSh
the civil ceremony of marriage with a
man student. whom very probably she
has never seen before, and this marriage
is quite legal. though perhaps they may
never speak to each other again.
ON the other hand. if they like each
other. and they wish it, they are married
for life If they don't. the marriage :
dissolved when their university course Is
finished. ana they are free to marry sons
one else.
The celebrated mathematician, SOnEa
kuvalcvski went through the marriage
ceremony with a student whom she ther
saw for ne first time. and who afterward
became her husband.
The education of women in Russia
stands better than in most European
countries owing to the persistent cf
forts Of the Russian women themselves
Ry 1SNi they had managed to set foui
university colleges for women, with al
students; one medical academy, with D"
students. and numerous intermediate
schools There are 700 women doctors Il
Russia. of whom nearly one half are EN-
pluyed in the civil serVicc.-Stray STORES
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21
TELEPHONES OF THE WORLD.

This Country Has Five Times as Many
in Use as Any Other Country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21
AIDS TO MEMORY.
(Philadelphia Press.O

philadelphia Press)
You don't get much chance to ride
your wheel this weather.
NO
II guess you almost forget you have
wheel. eh?"
oh, no. I'm still paying the Install
ments."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-04-21

small Harry had been spending the
porh9od Did you have a nice time?''
asked his mother on his return. Not
very: replied Harry. His mother kept
hanging around all the time
The leader., 1900-01-31
SILK Waists For Winter Wear

There are no end of silk waists being
made up all the time now and in many
new designs. one reason being that
perhaps few of the silks wear well,
and consequently it is desirable to re-
plenish ones wardrobe in so far as
these garments are considered much
oftener than we generally considered
necessary during the entire winter.
The newest waists are made Of two
or three shades of silk or even of two
or three contrasting colors. For in
stance, deep red and a salmon pink
will be combined, or the shading of a
tea rose will be taken, and one color
will be used for the body of the waist,
another for the sleeves and still an
other for the yoke. All this combin-
ing of colors and of shades is a diff
cult business and requires some idea
of coloring, but the waists that have
so far made their appearance are so
exceedingly smart and novel there is
very little question but that they will
be copied.
The leader., 1900-01-31
WOMAN AND FASHION
Toilet In the Popular Brown-Siik
Waists For Winter Wear.
A Stylish Hat.

Brown is a favorite color for tailor
made gowns this season. The skirts
are cut tight round the hips, but the
backs are now greatly improved by a
box plait. They are still long and flow
ing at the feet.
The smart toilet shown in the illus
tration is of brown venetian cloth trim
med with mauvc velvet q ssed by
lines of white forming small squares.
The long, straight skirt has double
box plait in the back. fastens ut the
left side of the front and is trimmed at
the bottom with an insertion of the
The leader., 1900-01-31

velvet arranged in deep waves, with
jagged edges covered with a band Of
the cloth stitched in place with white
silk. The cloth and lining are both
mounted OH the same wastband, but
fall separately, the lining being finish
ed with a plated ruftie of silk foui
inches wide.
The stylish little jacket is made in
the Eton style, opening in front and
bordered with a band of the mauve
velvet, outlined with the narrow,
stitched bands Of cloth, the bottom and
collar band being finished with straight
bands of cloth. In the interior is a
full vest of white cloth, adorned with
bands of the same, stitched down in
points. The sleeves are small and
long and are trimmed at the wrists
with an insertion of the mauve velvet,
bOrdered with cloth bands.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The leader., 1900-01-31

Mrs. NJ. Priebatsch's elegant double
parlars made an ideal club room for
the meeting of the Cadmeans on Mon
day night Ramona" was the subject
of interest and a critical paper by H.
Cassidy. jr., met with favorable com
ment. as did also the biography of the
author by Miss Mary Ewing. Miss
Bessie Cassidy who failed to secure
one of Helen Hunt Jackson's poems,
substituted something else which was
much enjoyed by the young men,
especially. Music was furnished by
Mr.. Snyder and Misses Sumrall and
Mortimer. Refreshments were eXqui-
sitely served and the whole evening
was fitting compliment to the fair
guest of the home, Miss RosenZweig, of
| Nashville.
The following officers were elected
to serve for three months NJ Levin
thai, president; G.. l.. Harrell vice presi-
dent: Miss Virginia Hart. recording
secretary and treasurer; f. W. Davis,
corresponding secretary.
Sunday evening, Mrs. Mendel and
daughter, Miss Theresa. entertained at
a family dining in honor of the be
trothed couple, Miss Bertha Abrams
and Mr.. Maurice Schwartz.
The leader., 1900-01-31
Mother'SFriend

We know that in thousands of cases
It has proved more than a blessing to
expectant mothers. 1t overcomes morn
ing sickness. 1t relieves the sense of
tightness. Headaches cease, and dan.
ger from Swollen, Hard and Rising
Breasts is avoided. Labor itself is
shortened and shorn of most of the pain.
We know that many doctors recon-
mend it, and we know that multitudes
of women go to the drug stores and buy
it because they are sure their physicians
have no objections. We ask trial
just fair test. There is no possible
chance of injury being the result, be-
cause Mothers Friend is scientific
ally compounded. 1t is sold at 81 bot
tle. and should be used during most of
the period of CESSATION. although great
relief is experienced if used only q short
time before childbirth. Send foz our IL
ius.rated book about Mothers Friend.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR co.
ATLANTA. "a.
The leader., 1900-01-31

Mr.. j. I. Senter, member of the leg
islature from Lowndes county, left last
evening for his home in Columbus
where he goes to unpack his new print
ing outfit for the Commercial The
paper was burned out several weeks
ago and the people of Columbus, APP
preciating a good paper like the Com
mercial, raised some four or five thou
sand dollars to be paid for in job work
and advertising and presented the
money to Mr.. Senter, who was so un-
fortunate as to let his insurance poll
cies expire few days before the fire
The Commercial is one of the best pa
pers in the State and the News will be
glad to welcome it on it's exchange ta-
bic once mOre.-JdcksOn NerS.
The leader., 1900-01-31
Willie Pearce to Ollie May.


All druggists are authorized by the manufac-
turerS OF PAZO OINTMENT to refund the money
where It fails to cure any case Of piles no matter
OF how long standing. Cures ordinary cases in
six days, the worst cases in fourteen days. one
application gives ease and rest. Relieves itch
ing instantly.
This is a new discovery and is the only piles
remedy sold on Il positive guarantee. no cure no
pay Price 80 cents.
If your druggist don't keep it In stock send us
80 cents i'll postage stamps and we will forward
same by mail. Manufactured by Paris Medicine
Co., st. Louis Mo-
The leader., 1900-01-31
Citation Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To the unknown heirs of ii. Kern and all per
sons claiming any legal or equitable intere
In the So of sel4 and the swi4 of the sell O
Section l5. township s, range s east in I.incoi
County, Mississippi:
You are commanded to appear before tn
Chaneery Court of the county OF Lincoln in sa
State on the
3rd Monday in February, 1900,
to defend the suit in said court of W. c. FurI
complainant, wherein you are defendants.
This. the 23rd day of January A. ID. 100.
II, w. MeNAlR Clerk
The leader., 1900-01-31

Little Miss Pauline Butler celebrated
her eleventh birthday on the 9th inst.
by entertaining her little friends from
3 until in the afternoon. An elegant
dinner was served and Mrs. Butler,
assisted by Misses Leona Eitel and
Clara Greenwood, saw that nothing
was wanting to complete the enjoy
ment of the little guests. There were
forty-five children present and numer-
Gus were the gifts presented the young
hostess, while hearty wishes for many
happy returns were heard on every
side
The leader., 1900-01-31
n Word
to Doctors

We have the highest regard for the
medical profession. Our preparations
are not sold for the purpose of antagon-
izing them, but rather as an aid. We
lay it down as an established truth that
internal remedies are positively injuri-
GUS to expectant mothers. The distress
and discomforts experienced during the
months preceding childbirth can be al
leviated only by external treatment-by
applying liniment that softens and re-
lakes the over-strained muscles We
make and sell such a liniment, COM
bining the Ingredients in a manner
hitherto unknown, and call it
The leader., 1900-01-31
OFFICIAL CITY DIRECTORY.

MAYOR. II. Daughtry.
ALDERMEN-First Ward. j. H. Willoughby:
Second Ward. W. H. Seavey; Third Ward, !.
Abrams Fourth Ward. A. +. Moreton: City-at-
Large. ChaS. SchnOrrenberg.
TREAsCRER-Chas.F +. Heuck.
CLERK-W. II. Seavey.
MARSHAL TAN COLLECTOR and STREET
CoMMISSIONER-A.H Hurst.
NIGHT WATcHMAN-l. Forsythe.
CITY ATToRNEYs-Chrisman & Brennan.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen hold regu
lar meetings the hrst Tuesday evening in every
month.
The leader., 1900-01-31
The Cherokee Social Club.

On last Monday evening the Chero-
kee Social Club met in its new quar-
ters in the new Masonic Temple, and
ON being called to order by the Presi-
dent, quite a representative number of
members were found present.
The floor to be occupied was then
gone over by the club and the subject
of furnishing discussed whereupon a
committee of the President, Vice
President and Secretary was appointed
to order the necessary equipments and
furnishings for the club
A committee, consisting of Messrs.
Waterman, Teat and Lyle, was ap-
pointed to draft suitable constitution
and bylaws for the management and
government of the club.
This new club will furnish their bill
lard and pool room, 20x30, with Bruins
wick Bake and Collender Co.'S oak
standard billiard and pool tables with
all furnishings. A secretary's and
committee room for business transac-
tlonS, reading, writing ana general
lounging rooms, and a chess, checker
and card room.
A ladies parlor and cloak and hat
room will be furnished a little later for
use on reception evening.
The Cherokee Club has started with
fifty members and its aim as social
organization will be one of high stand
ing and is to be strictly moral club,
and being equipped for comfort and
pleasure, it is to be hoped that it will
be encouraged by the membership of
all good citizens.
Its laws will be strict and its man
agement so directed that there can be
no doubt of its proving valuable
organization for the city.
1t will hold its next meeting ON
Monday evening, February 9th.
The leader., 1900-01-31

Zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy | ever used for coughs and
colds. 1t is unequalled for whooping
Cough. Children all like it," writes
H. n. Williams, Gentryville, Ind.
Never fails 1t is the only harmless
remedy that & ives immediate results.
Cures coughs, colds, hoarseness, Group,
pneumonia, bronchitis and all throat
and lung troubles. It's early use pre-
vents consumption. c. E. Grafton.
The leader., 1900-01-31
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF LIN.
COLIN COUNTY.

COUNTY SEAT.-Brookhaven.
CIRCUIT CouRT-Meets the first Mondays in
May and November. Roht. Powell. Judge.
Canton; \. +. Oliver. Clerk. Brookhaven.
CHANCERy CoURT-Meets the third Mondays
In February and September. II. c. Conn, Chan
cellor, Hazlehurst: X. W. McNair. Clerk. Brook
haven.
SUPERVISORS CoURT-Meets the first Mon
day In every month"; MemberS-District No. /.
w. r. Parsons. President. Rrookhaven: Dis
trict No. 2. J. G. Bryant. Bronkhaven; District
No. 3. w. J. Williams Bogue Chitto District
No. 4, Joseph SaSser,. Bogue ChittO: District
No. 5. John Walker. Red star.
SHERiFF-R. X. Applewhite. Brookhaven.
TREAsURER-D. J.. EasteTling. Boglle Chitto.
AssEssoR-J. G. Cosnahan. Brookhaven,.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION-Edgar
Green, Brookhaven.
SURvEYoR-W. NJ. Russell, Fair River.
CORONER AND RANGER-t;eo. ). Lambright.
Jr., Brookhaven.
The leader., 1900-01-31
Citation Notice.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
To Anthony Warden:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court OF the County Of Lincoln in sait
State ON the
Third Monday in February, 1900,
10 defend the suit in said Court of Johnnie War
den, wherein you are defendant
This, the 50th day of January. A. ID. 1900.
X. w. MCNAIR, Clerk
The leader., 1900-01-31
Marriage Licenses. l

The following licenses were issued
by Circuit Clerk Oliver from Jan. "a
1900, to Jan. 3lst, 1900:
WHITE.
Byrns f. Brontine to Lena Scarbor
ough.
Alex Gill to Cynthia McCaffery.
Everett Sandifer to Jessie West
COLORED.
Willie Pearce to Ollie MAY.
The leader., 1900-01-31
Wood for Sale,

In large quantities and of any kind
and lengths. Delivered on short no.
tice. Address J. W. King, P. o. Box
49, or F. H. FeIlers, Phone 105.
The leader., 1900-01-31
Citation Notice.
ATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
To johnson Mcknight:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the county of Lincoln in said
state on the 3rd Monday in February 1900, to
defend the suit in said court os Rilla Mcknight,
wherein you are defendant.
This. the 18th day of January. A. ID. 1860.
II. w. McNAIR, Clerk.
The leader., 1900-01-31

j. b. Clark, Peoria, ILL.,, says, "Sur-
geons wanted to operate on me for
piles, but cured them with DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve," 1t is infallible
for piles and skin diseases. Beware of
counterfeits. c. Z. Grafton.
The leader., 1900-01-31

WANTED-tlonestm man or woman to trayei for
large house; salary SIS monthly and expenses.
with igerease; position permanent; inclose seJf'
addressed stamped envelope. MANAGER, 35o
Caxtcn Bldg, Chicago. -