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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16
To Meet Old Yale.

Brunswick. Me- Oct. 15.-(speciap.-
The Bowdoin foot ball team will leave ON
the first train. tomorrow. for New Haven
where they will play. Yale, wednesday
The lineup of Bowdoin will be: later-
riere. re; Hamilton. RI; Fnlpps; rGi'
/ Eose lie: Pratt. f.b.: Hunt. rib
Union. alb: Gregson tcapt), LIB.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16
SHOT IN WOODS.
Robert Green Killed in Perham
by Cousin, Robert Green.
Mistook for Deer Moving in
the Underbrush.
Sale in Canadian Pacific tatlon at HcuIton
Robbed Of $500.

Fort Fairfield, Me, oct. While
hunting in the woods in Perham. yes
tcrday, Robert Green shot and killed
his cousin, Percy Green. installing the
latter for a deer on the move among
the underbrush. The victim was ~
years Of age. The fatality was report
ed here and an inquest is likely to be
held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16
Transports Sail from Manila.

Washington Oct 15.-Gen. Macarthur
notified the war department. today, that
the transports Siam and Authenian have
sailed tor the United States and that the
transport Frederick arrived at Manila,
today with detachments G and VI of the
It'll Artillery. three officers and - men
from san Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16
WINDSOR GRANGE FAIR
Held Saturday, With Fine Weather and Large
Attendance.

Windsor, Me, oct. lo.-(SpeciaD.-
w iid9"l 'idhoN "N' 80 'i"t IAN "0'-
urdav oct 10. The weather was de-
hShtful. AT an carry houf the people
bagan 70 came and before nam good
9' ~
crowd was in attendance and every
NOOK ana corner vi one sue Oh inc ha.i
was lliled WIN farm ploiuce Wnlcn
nosi,a edo Tho ladies disn,avad FANCY
puSite sue tilc ia"7 N'9pidse ca i"ios
work and curios in great variety, while
a fire collection of flowers and pottod
Much credit is due the several commit
tees for the very able manner in which
they DISCHARGED thelf duues.
Following is a list of the premiums
awarded:
Cra,,, ,s,,.,i,, no,,,oos = y paaa
Green Mountain potatoes. u. l.. Reed
list; b. G. Hussey, ID; II. f. Malcolm,
II = ,r,,co,, III IN White star
e,t -,
Rose of Erin.
Squash. r haNGl' ISL
Tomatocs-Burt"n Reeves, Isl
Corn, II rOWed Eariety-W. H. Dow,
1st
-
Corn, eight roWed-F'ran. Coiburn,
lst: G. =. Reed. "a: S. f. Reeves. 3rd.
fop corn-E, +. baker; IT. T. r
Trask' "a; j. Erskine. sra.
Early sweet corn-S. Cookson, LIST.
l l. sweet corn Ersh,ne' -. !
Baker. ID
pumnkine-AIjce Belle Donneu 1T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Oct. l5.-Forecast; Fair
weather. Tuesday ana Wednesday:
cooler Tuesday night; westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16
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Take Laxative Rromo Quinne Tablets.
Al druggists refund the money If 1t fails
TO cure F.. W. Groves signature Is on
each box, Csc. tu,th. sax
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16

A cablegram from Havana. Monday.
announces that Director Of Posts Fosneis
at Havana. who was suffering from vel
low fever, is entirely out Of danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16

Shamokin Pa. Oct. 15.-Committees Of
the United Mine Workers have been call
ing on miners. this afternoon and even
ing. to warn them not to pay attention
10 petitions being circulated by agents
of several coal-carrying companies ask
ing miners to return to work pending a
settlement between the operators. coal
carving companies and miners. The com
mittees are informing the men that the
operators are trying to effect a stampede
among the men in order to break up the
CONTINUED Oh page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16
Gen. Macarthur's Casualty List.

Washington. oct. 15.-The war az
partner; received the following list Of
casualties from Gen. Macarthur at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-16

Shamokin, Pa. oct Expeditions
We're circulated here, this afternoon.
by unknown parties. asking men to 60
to work pending IL settlement between
operators and strikers. The strikers
feel that the agents are authorized by
coal companies to spread these reports
in order to cause a break in the ranks
Of the organized and unorganized men.
Committees Of strikers are actively en-
gagged warning men not to pay atten-
ton to any orders unless officially is
sued by President Mitchell.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22
PEALE'S WASHINGTON.

garb of a s~erving-man loitered in and
made his way ~unobserved to the great
fireplace, where he uncovered the skill
lets in which the vegetables were SIM
mering on the hearth. When he came
to that one containing the peas he
dropped in a handful Of some condi-
ment and instantly took his departure.
His next appearance was under the
window of that room in which Mistress
Blessing was incarcerated.
Hist! Sweetheart! The dose Is
ready. Keep heart until the morrow,
when / will myself release thee to ride
pick-a-back on my o a horse. 1t Is
told in the town that Betsey Ann
blessing is arrested for a spy! Keep
up your courage, sweetheart"
IF you would befriend me, betake
yourself to some safer place" whis-
pered Betsey's voice through the
barred window far above him. "A
halter will be ready for your neck II
you are seen or suspected, and, listen,
If your dose takes effect, you are no
longer lover of mine!"
The youth went away, grumbling
about all being fair in love and
II Washington was different from
his usual self at that historic dinner,
the fact was not even recorded. There
was much secret discussion OF weighty
affairs with his guests, and he gave
close attention to the viands set be-
fore him. 1t was not, however, until
the vegetables were served that he
made any illusions to the food. When
his favorite vegetable, a dish of green
peas, was uncovered, he demanded at
tention, and when all was silent, re-
marked in a loud voice:
There is death in the pot"
A great excitement ensued; the
guests, who were in full uniform, drew
their swords, and murmurs OF Death
to the traitor!" were heard on every
side.
Then Washington sent for Mistress
Blessing. who anne with a defiant light
in her eye, and was given the seat of
honor at her hosts right hand. She
took it with a dignity that called forth
approving and admiring comments.
Soldiers are proverbially gallant, and
those of &c" were no exception to the
rule.
A servant was next sent out by the
commander-in-chief On a peculiar err
rara. He returned. bringing with him
a live and particularly active chicken,
which partook eagerly of the dish OF
peas.
And in five minutes by the watch 1t
lay dead in their midst.
Betsey Ann Blessing married her
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22

eye to where greenhouse and immacu-
late dairy and carriage sheds stand.
The dollhouse is stocked with the rarest
of plants, and is one of the points OF
interest which always attracts visitors.
The stable wherein is kept the famous
chariot in which Washington rode is
another attraction for the excursion
lists, and although the coach Is fast
dropping into a state Of dilapidation,
and is so shaky that no one is allowed
to touch 1t, it remains a point of great
interest nevertheless. Down nea the.
steamboat landing. where the crowds of
sightseers are landed from the river
steamers, Is the tomb wherein are In
TERED the remains Of Washington and
his wife, the caskets encased in mar
BILE %sarcophagi, and kept from the pub
lie by means Of iron bars over the
doorway OF the otherwise open tomb.
The interior of the mansion is filled
with relics OF the great man who lived
there, and from papers in his own
handwriting to the bed on which he
died. mementoes of Washington are
everywhere.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22

made up of large stones, the interior
being filled with the same material. In
the center a stairway led up to the
top of the pile. Twelve feet from the
base. on the side fronting Boonsboro.
a white marble tablet was inserted
bearing a fitting inscription. Many
soldiers who fought in the revolution
airy war took part in the erection Of
the monument, and the Grafton was
delivered by a clergyman who had
served as chaplain in the continental
armies.
In 1872 nothing was left of the orig
inal monument but the foundation and
a few crumbling fragments. At that
time a movement was started TO re-
store the monument and in 1888 1t
was rededicated. having been raised
to a height of fifty feet and surround
ed by an iron framework and balcony.
The site of the monument is so ex-
posed, however, that ever the restored
structure has fallen a prey to the ele-
ments, so that now it is again in a
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22
BETSEY BLESSING.

."#. "u'.~r##
The summer OF the year 1776, when
he American army was stationed in
New York, the commander-in-chief,
zen. Washington, was INDUCING in a
brief resting spell after dinner when
lie was approached by an orderly, who
ialuted and said:
"A young woman who calls herself
5etsey Ann Blessing would have speech
With your excellency."
"Betsey Ann Blessing?" repeated
Washington, with a momentary show
If irritation; who is she, and why
nay she not defer her business till the
morrow? / warrant me that her lover
S a prisoner of war. and she is ready
o swear that he is a loyal whig! What
.hink you, Holdfast?"
IF it please your excellency, h is
veil favored, al far as l could know
rom her crying, for she is in sore
rouble."
Aye! / am a true soothsayer! Cry
ng, is she? Show her in, H~oldfast,
and see that the guard trouble her not.
| misdou5t my own judgment in Civ
ng audience to strangers in these
;roublous times. 1t mayhap that Miss
:ress Blessing prove a traitor in dis
guise." .. &. A
The orderley soon returned, usher
gng in a girl so young she appeared
ike a child, and indeed acted like one,
Tor no sooner did she stand in the
presence of the great man than she
seized his hand-that hand of staIwart
proportions and dropping on her
knees kissed it with the ardor OF a
ievotee. Meanwhile the tears streamed
Town her face in piteous torrents, and
her form shook with suppressed emo
ions.
Washington had a tender heart, and
ne was greatly distressed by this un-
usual scene.
Now, Mistress Blessing, ~ said Wash
ington, in his kindest manner, tell me
what brings you hither, and what your
GRAND may be?"
Il came hither to save your excel
iency's life!" was the startling re-
sponse.
II is u matter OF history tudL Ieu.
Washington never disdained the sim
plest detail of army news, also that
dispatches of the greatest Importance
were brought to him in the most tri-
vial way. Instead, then. OF laughing
at the apparent presumption of this
weeping girl. he bade her tell him
everything, promising her immunity
from punishment In case her news was
not as weighty as she anticipated.
Thus encouraged, she began her
story.
'On the morrow your excellency is to
dine with several officers of your COM
mand, under guard?"
How do you know that, girl?"
asked Washington, much surprised.
Your excellency will lay certain
plans against the enemy before the
company"
Proceed" commanded Washington,
sternly.
Among the dishes set before your
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22

built by the united efforts of the peo-
pie of Boonsboro, Md, on the top OF
South Mountain, a lofty cliff command
ing a wide view OF the surrounding
country. On July 4, 1927, almost all
the adult population of the village.
headed by a band. marched up the
steep path to the top of the mountain
and there went to work. There were
stonemasons and builders among
them, and every man did his best to
help. The foundation had been laid
previously, but on that one day the
entire superstructure of the monu-
ment was built 1t is fifty-four feet
in circumference at the base and If
teen feet high, composed of a wall
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22

Today's a holiday, you know,
And so we children, just for fun,
Said we would dress like old-time
folks,
And I'd be Martha Washington.
We searched through all the garret's
chests
And found, among forgotten boards,
The stiffest silks, and old brocades,
And rutfied caps and furnished
swords.
And when at last we all were dressed,
We went 10 my great-grandma's
room.
She smiled and colored with delight
Until her cheeks were all in bloom.
But somehow, her blue eyes grew
grave,
As each girl told her chosen name,
And finally she gently said,
1T is a very pretty game.
"Yet take care, children, that you
wear,
Not only clothes Of ancient days,
But manner OF those gracious danes
Who won all by their gentle ways.
1.-THE prov beneath your powdered
hair
Is very fair, my great-grandchild;
So keep your thoughts; and let your
eyes
Reflect a heart both true and mild.
This hand which holds a painted ian
Must work, that tired hands may rest;
Since Martha Washington, we know.
Could spin and weave at wants
request.
.oThe feet where buckled slippers
shine
May some day tread a thorny road.
Hold fast the pictures of brave lives,
And v fafter with the load"
Then dear great-grandma blessed us
all.
And down the hall u steps we
turned. .ma
It is "a holiday, it's true.
But every girl her lesson learned.
Mary Livingston Burdick.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22

excellency will be a new vegetable, OF
which you are very fond"
All" laughed the general, you
have lost or forgotten IN order from
the kitchen. Here indeed is a new
version of the mountain and the
mouse!"
81 know not, gracious sir, what
meaning that hath of the mountain and
the mouse" cried Betsey, but If .
mess of green peas be served at table
on the morrow. l beg and beseech you,
sir, not to taste Of them!"
Wherefore, Mistress Blessing?"
asked Washington, in his sternest
n
THE peas will be poisoned"
How do you know this?" demanded
the general, in the tone which made
his soldiers quail when they heard 1t.
Speak, and see that you trifie not
with me. Nay, child, do not fear! II
what you say be true, not you, but the
traitor Who planned the dastardly
deed, shall suffer-"
No, MOI" retorted the trembling
girl, mo one must suffer! Is 1t not
enough that l have dared to come into
a lions jaws to tell Of the deed to in
sure safety for the designer thereof:
Now that / have warned your excel
lepcy, permit me to retire from your
distinguished presence"
Gen. Washington CAV a signal, and
instantly an armed guard of soldiers
responded.
Arrest this girl" he said, sternly,
and keep her under guard until such
time as she sends for me to confess her
fault"
THAT will I never. though I die in
prison." was the defiant reply. as the
girl, who had entered bowed and weep
ing, raised her head proudly and
walked out with the soldiers like a
young queen.
All was tumult In the Kitchens at
Richmond Hill. and cooks were run
ming about getting into one another's
way, when a fair-haired youth inathe
al - AL 49,.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22
lis LIVED.

lth of historic recollection how
1nt the world-famous Mount
where Washington, the first
d Of the American republic,
IA died. The magnificent old
b the banks of the Potomac
0t a short distance from the
eity. annually attracts thou
q visitors from all over the
tsitors whose chief aim when
Ito Washington for the first
TO look upon the spot where
ther Of His Country" spent his
D one could conceive a more
3 spot for the location OF a
at once so grand and SO his
igh above the southern bank
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22
E OF WASHING
TON.

TON.
lver Potomac the estate Is To-
i rests on the highest part of
territory which characterizes
pity, and the mansion with its
|nd surrounding buildings is
pen from the gaze of river pill
y stately trees which have
nere scores upon scores OF
closely trimmed lawns and
/ pruned shrubbery give an
Puch OF beauty to the environ
the old-time mansion and the
Pped hedges which surround
at the rear of the house re-
& strongly of the days gone by.
vernon Is an imposing relic
Fntury past; a reminder Of the
ZEN colonial architecture was at
T. Eight tell pillars guard the
|azza at the from. of the house,
F'uresque balustrade of lattice
Paments the edge OF the piazza
rom the front veranda one may
eiimpse of the silent river as 1t
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22

The heart of a vegetarian beats on an
average IS to the minute; that OF the
meat eater, rs. This represents . diff
ference Of 10000 beats In twenty-four
hours.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22
FIRST MONUMENT TO WASH
INGTON.

For the second time since It's erec-
ton In 1927 the first monument ever
raised to the memory Of George Wash
ington Ia In ruins. 1t was originally
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22

Interesting Facts Conserving b Pic-
turo and It's History.
The recent placing on exhibition in
the main hallway of Independence hall,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22

FIRST MONUMENT TO WASHING
TON IN IT'S PRESENT CONDI-
TION.
condition of ruin. Historical investi-
CATION has shown that this vas the
first monument ever raised in honor
of the Father Of His Country. and a
movement is again on foot to restore
It to its original condition.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22
THE COURTYARD.

award TO the sea. The rear
aasion is typical of old South
broad courtyard, with grav-
anu weil-kept lawns. stretches
I'm the white-painted mansion
at the rear. Roomy
as extend back from the main
VI either side. and lead the
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-22
The Birthday Lesson.

Today's a holiday, you know,
And so we children, just for fun,
Said we would dress like old-time
fpIES
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-10-13
CUAPTER ".

VIAL EN- w.
For once Susy had not eXaggerat-
ed. Captain Pinckncy was lingering
with the deputy who had charge of
him on the trail near the casa. 1t
had already been pretty well under
stood by both captives and captors
that the arrest was simply a legal
demonstration, that the sym%pathizing
federal Judge would undoubtedly or
der the discharge of the prisoners on
their own recognizances and it was
probable that the deputy saw no
harm in granting ~Pinckney's request,
which was virtually only a delay in
his own liberation. 1t is also posi-
bile that P~inckney had worked upon
the chivalrous sympathies of the man
by protesting his dissemination to
leave their devoted colleague, Mrs.
Brant, at the mercy of her antago-
nistic and cold-blooded husband at
such Il crisis, and it is to be feared,
also, that Clarence, as a reputed luke
warm partisan, excited no personal
sympathy even from his own party.
Howbeit, the deputy agreed to delay
Pinckney's journey for a parting in
terview with his fair hostess.
How far this expressed the real sem
timents of Captain Pinckney was new
cr known. Whether his political as
ISOLATION with Mrs. Brant had devel-
open into a warmer solicitude, under
stood or ignored by her, and what
were his hopes and aspirations re-
garding his uture was by the course
of fate never disclosed. A man of
easy ethics but rigid artificialities Of
honor, fattered and pampered by
class prejudice, a so-called IMAM of
the world" with 10 experience be-
You'd bis own limited circle, yet brave
and devoted to that, it were well, per-
haps, 10 leave that last act of his in
effectual life to the simple record of
the deputy.
Dismounting, he approached the
house from the garden. He was al
ready familiar with the low arched
doorway which led to the business
room, and from which he could gain
admittance to the patio. But it so
CHANGED that he entered the dark
passage at the moment that Clarence
had thrust Susy into the business
room, and heard its door shut sharp
ly. For an instant he. believed that
Mrs. Brant had taken refuge there,
! bul dS lc cautiously HlOkcu lOTNNdlu
he heard her voice in the patio be-
! yond. It's accents struck him as
pleading; an intense curiosity drew
him further. along the passage. Sud-
denly her voice seemed to change to
angry denunciation, and the word
Liar rang upon his ears. 1t was fol-
lowed by his w name uttered sar-
%donically by Clarence, the swift rus
tie of a skirt, the clash of the gate,
and then, forgetting everything, he
bhrst into the patio.
Clarence vas just turning from the
gate with the marks of his wife's
hand still red on his white cheek. lie
saw Captain Pinckney's eyes upon it,
and a faint, half-malicious, half-hys-
teric smile upon his lips. But with
out Il start or gesture of surprise. he
locked the gate, and turning TO him.
said, With frigid Significance:
II thank ycn for returning so