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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

in the Courts splendd castle that she did
in the more humble abode.
The splendid grounds surrounding the
mansion perhaps never showed 20 greater
advantage than when the premises were
owned by Major Augustus A. Nicholson. Of
the Marine Corps. This was more than
fifty years ago and Che Scene presented by
the house and park tupbn the occasion of
one Of the lavish balls, given by Major
Nicholson was Vbrfiliant in the
extreme. The picture was often painted
by the late Or. James CaHall. who counted
it among the memories oi his own gallant
days. The house and gJounds guarded by
the marines in their bright uniforms, the
band. in its scarlet and gold. playing It's
most delightful music; the young mid
dies or naval cadets in attendance upon
the young lady guests. while Major Mich
olsous lovely daughters. aided by their tur-
haned slaves. were everywhere in attend
ance so that no one should be forgotten.
1t was said DR. Hall. old Southern hos
pitality of the truest description.
No more interesting tenant has ever done
the houors OF the old place than its pres
ent owner, Mrs Emily E Briggs. Her
father was Robert Edison the North Side
Chicago. millionaire, who helped TO build
that wonderful metropolis Of the West. It
was only upon the death of her father that
Mrs Briggs enjoyed her share Of the in
terest upon his property amounting 10 SIS
600 year This was amply sufficient,
however. 20 abSolve her from further la
Dor with the pen, and she laid il aside in a
prOft ssional capacity forever.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

siyely TO the gentle craft but these arc
necessarily debarred from the pleasures
Of navigation. as the waters Of the upper
Potomac are impossible to boats
Great Fails is an excellent station 70.
bass fishing, and Nouccacy Creek. Va.
near Seneca, Point of Rocks. Md; Har-
per's Ferry. Castleman's Ferry. Sycamore
Island. just below Glen Echo and Wide
Water, about two-thirds Of The way be
tween Great and Little Falls. upon the
canal are all excellent lC a titles fo~ he
same fishing. Tire tass TOW caught on
the river are not as large as formerly. one
weighing from five to i've and a talf pounds
being looked upon as an extraordinary
catch.
Catfish are found in large numbers in
the vicinity Of Washington. as well as
carp weighing from twenty 10 twenty-five
pounds; Tie latter. however, no yielding
very edible meat
The work Of professional fishermen is
confined 10 seine and ret dipping aud
millions Of FISH are caught daily upon the
Potomac by these means. II is said by The
old fishermen that the cause OF the de-
crease in the larger fish is attributable TO
the fact that the nets catch the smaller
species which were used by the former
for food. However this may be. il is GER
tain that the catches made by the line to-
day fail TO produce those magnificent spec
linens which garif,d the heart Of the ear
ly fisherman. and jhs mere description Of
which sul-uC the younger generation 10
silent wonder and envy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

mo; hcr-of- pearl which once adorned a
Venetian palace in the sixteenth century.
II was ia possession OF an Italian Minister
to this country. who sold u before return
ing IN odd antique is small Japanese
idol known as the Thunder God which
was presented to Mrs. Briggs by Colonel
Ward. who more than anyone else as
sisted in forming the japanese Army upon
lis present efficient basis. The memento
Of copper and gold, which is held in espe-
cial reverence by the japanese, was pre-
scented to Colonel Wizard by the Mikado
himself iu whose line it had been for thir-
teen hundred years.
One piece Of furniture placed in a promi-
uent position is pew from old Christ
Church. whose spire is visible from the up
per windows Of the house.
One Of the most interesting features Of
the house is the wine cellar which is forty
two feet below the surface OF the ground
II was buiIt by Louis Charles Pourtales up
on the model Of his fathers cellar in the
ancestral home in Germany from which he
was an exile He had married a poor girl
against the wishes Of the Count. whose cid
est son he was. He came to the country
with his young bride, and Baron Geroldt.
he German Minister. procured him a
place in the Coast Survey. After the
young man had resided fifteen years in the
house the old Count died and the estate
fell TO Louis Charles He Immediately re-
turned to his ancestral estates. but his wife
stir chung in memory to the Washington
home. Returning a few years later she en-
deavored to repurchase the manor but its
owners refused to part with it. and it is
said that she never experienced the delight
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
PUNISHED FOR NOT sALUTING.
A Merchant ship Captains Expert
ence with the German Emperor.

AiIoHt tit LtUuon Io-lJ
Our readers are acquainted with the cir
cumstaEces of the dismissal of Captain
Spence from the employment Of James
Currie G Co. after ten years blameless
service. The former shpmaster was pi-
loting the North Star through a difficult
channel in the Weser when he met a Ger
man warship entering the river before the
wind. \ uorthwesterly gale was blowing
in his teeth and just as he had negotiated
the corner with sufficient room to pass in
safety Captain Spence noticed that the
German vessel was flying the imperial
standard. His anxious navga ion and the
fact that the flag had been clinging around
the mast had prevented him from Observ-
ing it before and, most unfortunately and
to his own deep regret, he was too late in
returning the salute. The warship. with
the German Emperor on board. was rap
idly passing out OF sight when the law of
courtesy was satisfied. The shipmIster
lost his place in consequence, and he ac-
guessed in the Justice of the penalty
which was the inevitable result Of the cor
respondence that had passed between his
employers and the German Embassy in
London.
But the story has a gratifying sequel.
As Captain Spence informed US the other
day. he addressed a letter to the Emperor
in which he gave a plain account OF the
facts and expressed his sincere concern
for the nadvertence. II is extremely
pleasant to learn that the Emperor Will
liam who is himself a sailor, has been
graciously pleased to accord a sympathetic
ear 10 the apology. In letter which has
reached Messrs. Curre from the German
Minister Plenipotentiary in London. Count
Metternich is directed by his Government
to transmit His Majestys best thanks. and
to inform them at the same time that His
Majesty would feel sorry If Captain
Spence would lose his living. This act
of royal generosity does credit to the En-
peror's heart no less than to his unfailing
good sense. Captain Spence was guilty of
a grave breach Of international custom at
sea. His ship was saluted by a foreign
power as well as by a foreign sovereign.
and he did not recognize the salute But
grave as the omission was. it was capable
OF explanation and excuse and the delin-
quent's previous record was a proof of his
innocence in intention. We are glad that
this view of the circumstances has pre-
called with His Imperial Majesty. who will
have added by his graceful act at least
one more enthusiast to his many admirers
in Great Britain. Captain Spence rein
statement is assured, and he will owe it
directly to the Emperor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

10 the pipe-smoEing habit Some sur
ge0ns are Of the opinion that The im,ta-
ton OF amber used 10 the manufacture OF
mou hpieces for cheap pipes has much 10
do with the alarming Increase IL the dis
ease while all of them agree that the
majority Of tho cases are directly traceahle
TO the short clay pipes smoked by lhol-
sands Of lab5reTs.
The hospital records show that over 90
per cent Of all the cases treated We're
laboriug men over forty years Of age The
heat brought close TO the lips by he
short -stemmed clay pipes causes a small
blister TO form and the smoker promptly
picks On aud keeps on smoking. Then a
hard. kuotty vart forms where the blister
first appeared and soon the whole mouth
is involved and sometimes the tongue
sweIls 20 enormous size
The warly groWths multiply until the
chin is rely covered and the mouth pro-
trudes far beyond the nose. The sur
geons cut away the entire growth and
fashion an entirely new mouth out Of Flaps
drawn from the cheeks and so much Of he
chin as may remain unaffe 9 ID. TAe opera
ton is one Of extreme delicacy. and when
poorly executed The patient is inflicted
with a "hsh mouth" that gives a very
funny expression 10 the face.
Pipe manufacturers claim that the mouth
pieces Of the cheapest grades OF wooden
and composition pipes are made Of cellu-
loid and similar preparations. with cellu-
loid FOR The basis They insist that there
is nothing poisonous in the compost lions
and that the scarcity Of genuine amber
may render % necessary to put imitation
amber on all pipes except the highest
grades that command big prices.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
THE STRAWBERRIES FRozE.
4 Feast Full of Peculiar and A.
tOnishinE Episodes.
From the Detroit Free Pres~)

II was while she yet knew little about
the mysteries OF the culinary department.
But she had all the ambition OF youthful
bride, and when he said 1t would be nice
to nave some or the hrst strawberries OF
the season with ice cream. she cheeriuIly
acqWesced and prepared the dish herself.
The occasion was a small family party
with the rector and vestry1nan thrown
in. All went merrily till the ice cream
ana straWberrles were served OF course,
II was his little nephew that first tackled
the toothsome mixture strawberry flew
straight across the table from him and
took the astonished yestryman in the eye.
Leave the table, shouted the boys
father. III tend 10 you when We get
home and the boy went tearfully to the
back yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

The Potomac River. the Rhine Of the
South. is a source Of pleasure TO the many
thousands who view il merely as cxcur-
sionists, and sec il only as a waterway
to places Of resort Perhaps the best sp-
probation OF its beauties and possibilities
is gathered by those who consider it from
the sportsman's standpoint These usually
form themselves into fishing OF shooting
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
FISHING ON THE POTOMAC
The Stream Ever a Boon to PiSca-
tOrial DeyOteeS.

Ciubhouses Abound at Various
Points Along the Banks OF the His
toric Rivcr-oId Times When Stur-
Reon ThrOnEed the " atcrs Above
GeOrEetow R-SPOrtsmen's Paradise
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
WHY MOUTHS ARE DEFoRMED
smokers Not Careful in the Selection
of Pipes.

Y ION Y" ITT|ag- IT70H-0T8-I
Physicians hefsabouts and throughout
the cou- try se1c ally have De called iron
recertIy tr treat large number C. cases
OF epItheliou.a Of the lips. This disagree
able complaint IS charged almost entirely
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

The ice stores Of Windsor, Osborne. and Balmoral
are very large. A Windsor there is storage room
for about 500 tom. There the supply is obtained
from the lake beneath the north terrace, from
FogInorc, and from the lake between Fogmore
and Virginia water. Ice is not only layishy used
in the royaI kitchen. but Also for reducing the
temperature Of Her Maiesty's apartments in hot
weather Then Il is packed in attractive wooden
buckets, which are deposited in the freplIcos.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
A LUZON Wedding PARTY
Ceremonies of Marriage in the
Philippine Islands.

NHptial Ties I'm the Early Morning Mt
san Isidro la Luzon Happy
Apothecnry United to n senoritn
OF che I~Iasd-An Elaborate Break-
fast Follows the Happy Event.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Horscs fo Dr embarked are drawn uP BY troar5
as near the pa.u-- of emharaatlon a. possible.
Their saddle, and hIrrrss are taken IT sud pack
ed in large sacks. while they are provided with
ships collars so fewer than five men are
quired to Sling q horse quickly and we'll Ono
man holds the head guy" which &. mad. fast
10 the ships hesdColllr. Two men stand ou each
side o. the animal and hold up be sling until
the horses legs leave the ground. and the two
remaining soldiers stand at the head and tail to
tasten the brcast-strap and breeching, respec-
lively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

vastly better for her to avoid the nee
essity of doing SO by paying as she
goes which she is fully able to do. 1t
is never good business policy for
communities or individuals tc
pay current expenses with Dor.
rowed funds. The day Of reck-
oning may be postponed in this way,
but it must come, eventually, and added
to its call must be the exactions of a
burdensome interest account.
We believe with Chairman Payne
that the last thing we ought Ito do is
to put this island under bonds against
the future industries of its people, and
for the purpose of raising money for its
necessities" Future conditions may
admit of different adjustment of this
matter, but under those existing. to-
day. it seems to us that the bill re-
ported by the Republican majority OF
the ways and means committee VIII
bring about the desired results with
the greatest certainty, the least frlc-
ton. and the smallest hardship to the
Puerto Rican masses of any that could
be devised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Few men understand the situation in
the Orient better than Hon. John Bar
rett, minister to Siam. and his an
nouncemcnt in New York. last week.
is. both important ana gratifying. 1t
was the first authoritative Informal
ton Of the success Of the negotiations
for the permanent maintenance Of tn"
open door" policy Of trade in China.
Mr.. Barrett said that within thirty
days the announcement will be Off
cially made by the state department
at Washington. and that it will show
how the United States, single handed,
has accomplished in few months
what the Powers Of Europe failed to do
in long years Of diplomatic intercours-'
and strategy. 1t will show that We
have led the way and changed the atti-
-tude of nations by taking the strong
est action possible for the preserva-
ton of the integrity Of the Chinese
empire. 1t will also show that we
have safeguarded our developing in
terests. whether China remains intact
or is divided into spheres of influence.
which is a sugar-coated diplomatic
phrasetfor eventual areas of actual
SOVEREIGNTY, without in any way com
hitting ourselves to the recognition
of such spheres or to the rights of Eu-
ropean nations to dclimit them" II is
not unlikely that this announcement
will evoke renewed howl about i'm
periaism' foreign alliances" etc.
but it will please all Americans who
have faith in their country and want
It's commerce to increase In conclu-
sion Mr.. Barrett summarized some
tasks which this government must do
for its own good: Finally. that we
may have the strength and facilities
to stand by our new Chinese policy
and protest our vast potential interests
IN China and elsewhere in the Pacific
we must lose no time in digging thC
transisthmian canal. laying the Pa
enc cable and finally establishing
peace. order and government in tn,
Philippines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Would that a good reporter could
have been present at that interview
of Mr.. SewalI and Mr.. Bryan when the
Maine man tried to convert the Ne
braskan to the policy of national eX-
pansion. II was a case of rushing in
where angels would fear to tread. even
if angels We're in the habit of mingling
in Democratic politics. 1t is not stated
that Mr.. SewaI succeeded in his
praiseworthy missionary effort. but he
sends word home that work on two
monster four -masted ships, the largest
ever built in Bath. will soon begin in
his shipyards. That is his expression
of faith in expansion and Republican
prosperity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Just to make those AnglophobiaC
statesmen in Congress feel silly Sccrc-
tarv Hay added this sentence to his
communication which directly denied
a secret alliance with any foreign
mower: NO form of secret alliance is
possible under the constitution of the
United States. inasmuch as treaties
require the advice and consent of the
sapatn'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

If, as reported, Judge Henry c. Ia
of Vermont is to be a member of tn
Philippine commission, New Englar
will be worthily represented. His SCI
for four years as chief justice of thos Z
islands, gave him an information,
reputation. He is Dartmouth gradU
ate and leader of the Vermont bar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

The fall political campaign is begin
ming early in Indiana where several
districts have already held their con
gression?l conventions. I,C : t.;
will take place eight months hcnc /,
and the new members will take the !"
seats in December, 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

The cheap billingsgate hurled at the
administration by the ''anti-imperial-
list" orators at the recent meetings i'll
Boston and Philadelphia is the best
proof of the desperate condition Of
their cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Cronje's reported answer to Lo.
Kitchener. we will fight to Il %
finish,' promises to become famou :.
1t unquestiona typifes the inten@a
spirit of the Beers in the present wa.
The struggle is desperate one, and
Kruger is making good his prophecy
that Englands victory will be at a
price which will stagger humanity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Kansas City explains it by saying
there was too much froth on Milwau-
KEGS claims to capture the Democratic
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Everybody is privileged to guess
what is going on in South Africa, but
the real facts are about as much in
mystery as the hiding place of Agui-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

1t is right that the United States IS
to occupy more space at the Paris ex-
position than any other nation. 1t will
All il all we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Mr.. Bryan must have realized that
Kentucky is in the Republican column
to stay when he announced that he did
not care to be called Colonel"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

1t may be that the mule-meat diet
accounts for Ladysmith's stubbornness
in holding out so long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

One thing, anyway, is settled by the
Montana Doodle investigation. Clark
did not seek an election to the Senate
because ne needed the salary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

1t would be of interest to know if
Aguinaldo stopped running long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Ne D0tiec whatever will be taken of
unsigned communica .yns.
The Journal cannot he held respOn-
slkle for the preservation or return of
rejected Communications
Address al comm unicatiOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
AugustA. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Those who testify that "Sapho'' is
not At to be seen depoJe that they
went Several times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

The York Transcript urges that Old
Home week come in July, as the sum
mcr hotels are not 50 crowded then as
in August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Stonington reports thunder and
lightning last Friday. Sure it wasn't
the fire from the stone chiscls and the
thunder of giant powder from the
Stonington quarries. which are over
head ana ears in work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Portland Argus: Why should not
Portland get there with the "up-to-
date citiea?" Why should it lingcr
among the slow municipalities? z"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

1t would seem as though the birch
were sadly missed i'll that Calais
grammar school where II pupils out
of a class Of q We're expelled, last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings,
sprains. DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oh re
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it.
mon. wee, fri&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Cranberry Isles reports douhl"
wedding in which the brides We're
twins. ana as like as two cranhcrries
are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26
Maine Gossip
Ai0nu the River Road .

When the moon is fun and rounded
And the road is smooth and white.
And the gray colt kinder risky,
/ always take delight
In rigging up the high blckt sleigh
And calling pretty Kate,
And telling her u bundle up.
For We'll be out til! late.
| pity those who never rode
Along tile river way,
The gray colt on his mcttle ana
Our Katie in the sleigh.
The tall dark pines along the way
Sleep as We pass them by,
The shining drifts upon the hill
Deep in the orchards lie.
The meeting house beyond the brook
Where weekly prayers are held.
Tho red schoolhousc beside the way
Where Kate and have spelId
Each other up ana down the class.
Drift slowly by US now
And in the moonlight as we so
1t happens that somehow
We take u talkin tender things
And speak Of Ben. who's dead,
And little Sue whose brother hdufd
Her on his little sled.
And mists along the river road
Are apt to gather fast
Till Kate and ! find that our hands
Are holding others fast.
And then W. slowly wander home.
The gray Colt picks the track
And Kate an |, We don't talk much
For she IS thiykin' back
Ana I am lookif' forward to
The day when she shall say
She'll take me. better or for worse.
For good for MI. and aye
| s'pnsa you'll wonder why it is
| like the river way.
You wouldn't if the young gray colt
Took you and Kate some day
). Otis Swift in Portland Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

\ Waldotoro co1per claims to have
made $1,000 lime casks with his owr
hands. and he isn't an old man yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

Franklin has dreams Of electric raj
communication with sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26
A queer natural phenomenon wa

A queer natural phenomenon was
noticed at Dover during the heavy rain
of last week. The water burst up
through the ice below the water-works
dam and rushed down in torrent as
much as two feet deep until it reached
a point a few rods above Mayo's dam
when it broke a large hole through
the solid ice and disappeared. This
condition did not last more than two
or three hours. Nothing like it was
ever seen on the river before. An cX-
PLANTATION offered is that jam was
formed near the starting point, extend
ing to the bottom of the river, so that
the water could not flow under the ice
and had to find vent as it did.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

The Hallowcll Democracy is indeed
in bad way. Unlike the national
Democracy it hasn't even Populistit
nominee to endorse for the highest
office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

1t will be an active week for the
municipal statesmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-26

That firm which proposes to send its
drummers ana agents through Maine
in automobiles, next summer, will ac-
quire some valuable, though expensive,
information concerning Maine roads.