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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

A local business man Is relating an
;,,.ident of the flood which compares
.,,ita fayorably with the sea serpent
s.ories current on the New Ensiand
coast Instead of being a sea serpent
al,bourh in the hands of man given
:, nreyarication the story might nave
,.;Ied if such-the object about Which
tn;s story is told was a rat "l large
..ze. Now rats have been known 10
make enforced trips down the river III
,h. time of a freshet before. but the
interesting thing about this particular
rcdent was it's size. This is trihe I'M
aort.ip as those who have heard the
Gentleman tell the story are fully con-
,,incad In fact when he attempts t'
,,,aasure off the animals dimensions oF
leans of his hands they move away
,ron, each other at such a rate as 70
,r;ye this impression very decidedly.
Tba Journal would be pleased to run
e,,. of the man telling of that rat were
- nossible to use moving pictures IN
,,awsnapers. but as the art has not YET
rived at that point of perfection our
raaaars will be compelled to hunt up
~ man and ask him about that large
rniept.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19
Calanthe Lodge. K. Of p. Elects Officers.

Al the regular meeting Of Caianthe
Lodge. No. -. /. Of r., neld at X. Of =.
hall. last evening. the following officers
Were elected
Chancellor commander. Henry :
Haskell; vince chancellor. Kngsbury
Il. Piper: prelate. Frank r.. Tracy.
master OF finance. Frank +. Sprague:
master Of the exchequer. Charles r.
Sturtevant; keeper Of records and seals
Aaron +. Ripley; master of work
charles Z. Smith: master-at arms.
Theodore II. Ware. inside guard
Frank Y. HASKELL outside guard. Her
bert l.. Gray: trustee Fred NJ. Hayes:
delegates 70 the Grand Lodge. Dr. Wei
lington Johnson. Or. George F. Hath
orne: alternatas. Runi J. Noyes. J.
frank Dyer.
The third rank was conferred upon
five candidates. This was followed by
an oyster supper
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

Sherpurn & Daley make grand
showing of goods in their elegant WIN
Gows that should captivate multitude
Of holiday shoppers. OF course there
are no ''gim cracks" here, or presents
that VIII disappear as soon as the baby
Q is d good fair clutch at them No,
here you find the serNiceabie goods
that will be constant reminder TO the
vaarer of your kindness in providing
Il present that is both practical and
handsome No lack of the artistic ana
beautiful will YOU discover as You be-
hold the array Of gents suspenders'
rich !eclwcar. fancy shirts. house
coats. etc. etc The boot and shoe
window at this season has an elegance
and beauty all its own and ladies VII
be delighted with these displays IN the
evenings the stores are now 10 DE open
TO arcCmmodatn Christmas buyers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

ko:a Temple. Order of Mobiles of
TIE Mystic Shrine, will hold it's annual
meeting ut Lewiston. December
70 This shrine has been in tx
istenrc only few years. but
has over 500 members The hail is
one NJ the most beautiful in the state.
bui as the order has outgrown it. there
will be :, discussion at the annual
meeting as to the advisability of rent
lhg larger quarters. Early in January
thtl" VIII he 4 ladies night. and it Viii
hc made one Of the society events Of
fhc season in the two cities On these
occasions prominent people from all
ralts of Maine are present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19
RAIL ROADS L STEAMBOATS,.
CALIFORNIA
EXCURSIONS

Personally conducted weekly tourist sx-
curs!ons to California. leaving Chicago
every Friday night-from Boston every
Tlrursday-over the Illinois Central x. r.,
for Los Angeles and San Francisco. via.
Omaha and the scenic line Of the world:
passing through the grandcst scenery OF
The Rocky. Sierra Nevada and the
Tehachapi mountain ranges. and through
such tourist points as Colorado Springs,
pleblo. Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sac
am"uto. ALL. Tfiic GRANDEST SEEN
C FEATURES BY DAYLIGHT For il
ustrated advertising matter. rates reser-
yation Of bertns and all further informa-
ion apply to j. C. Clair. New Eng
Agent. Illinois Central K. r.. 296 Wash
inSton ST., Boston, Mass. octS d6moa
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

The trustees Of the Maine insane nos
nitals were unable to hold their annual
meeting. yesterday. as was expected
Governor Robe. Mrs. oramahdai
Smith ana Senator NiCkery were here'
but the eastern members could not
roach the city MeSsrs. Powers of Fort
Fairfield. and White and Pearl of Ban
cor went to Bucksport. Yesterday
morning. for the purpose Of taxing the
steamer NJ. 4 NJ. at that place Tor cam
Am and come around by way Of Rock
land and Eath TO Augusta. Eut when
they reached Bucksport theF round
tbat during the night the steamer had
been frozen in and il was Impossible to
re, her out. So the gentlemen had to
ratprn to Bangor They then planned
"a take the Maine Central from Bangor
70 pittsfieId and drive from thrr" to
his city. 1t is expected they VIII reach
here some time this forenoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19
uni~n Veterans Union Elects Officers.

At the regular meeting of the Slh
E.yiment warren CoX). L. y. -
held last evening. the following oiii-
GERS we're elected and appointed;
Colonel. Edward G. Folger: lieutenant
colonel. William H. Brooks MAJOR
Andrew J. Nicholas; nuartermaster
Charles w. Weymouth; surgeon. Al
fred B. Perkins: chaplain. Charles J.
Hcuse; adiutant. Lewis Selbing; ofii-
Ger Of the day. Albert \. Nichols; ON
Ger Of the guard. Hugh Rogers Ihe
installation will be held. "Wednesday
evening, Jan. L.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

\. NJ. Wight makes 4 very interest :
ing holiday display ami among the new
things Won want to See for sure is a
line Of brushes in which cclluloid takes
the place of the wood back with but
little extra expense. The brushes al"
Of all kinds and coin silver mounted.
ana silver trimmed. There is 10
shrinking or swelling To loosen the
bristlcs as ,"hen they are set IL wood.
Another thing TO sec is the inc neW
line Of the best silver plated ware 81
hich Mr. Wight has a very large
stock The new styles in chatelaine
bags are very pretty. also the Jana-
nese ware and lots OF novelties. fou
can get all kinds of Watches and
iewclry also 10 good advantage in this
store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

The Peoples store has established a
new telephone line ANA through the
courtesy Of Mr.. chas O'Rrien. the
genial manager of the New England
Tel. ana Tel. 60. is said to have Sc
cured q direct wire /" Santa Claus
h,aduuarters in the Polar regions
Whereby All children can come in the
Peoples store ANA talk with Santa
claus. fprenopnS. On account of the
rush cf business Of this company they
are unable to secure the wire for after
Moons. The little ones are invited by
buckley x Goodrich u come in with
their parents and have talk with
Santa claus instead of writing the
usual way The new ad. of the Peoples
store is rich in suggestions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

Regarding the report that another
season will see day line of steamers
between Bangor and Boston and that
the new steamer now building at the
eW England yard will so on that route.
President Drake of the kennebec
Steamboat CO.. says that he is not in
position to speak on the subject We
had supposed the steamer building by
the New England Co. in this city was
for the Kennebec and Boston route. but
these reports make it seem otherwise
Bath Enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

Chief Engineer Kicker will he an
s"seo' today, in making repairs on the
i-uilper Co used for sounding the fir.
"'arfh- me whistle leaks steam and
1t mas become necessary to remedy this
dclect In consequence it will not
sound III case Of fire. today. nor at the
usual time for testing it. The fire
alarm will be in order. however, and
an alarm rung in from any part of the
city Will be received at the hose houses
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

me attempt of the tow boat IN ya,
',is CITY after the two schooners
M"ieh nave been frozen in here until
''t recent freshet was unsuccessful. II
started from Bath at 6 O'Clock vester-
uaF morning. but when it arrived at
.he mead of Swan Island. opposite
ilChmond. 1t encountered an ice lam
which prevented further progress. It
IS understood that another attempt
viii be made. today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

Christmas day was set as the we'd
ding day of Miss Grace Blethen and
William Edward. the son of Rev. i. NJ.
Edwards at Brunswick. Monday night
Mr. Edwards was taken to the hospital
on the midnight train and Immediately
upon his arrival at the hospital he was
operated on for appendicitis. Wcdnes-
day. he was reported to BE- resting com
fortabIy and there is good chance Of
his recovery
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

N'l Engineer j. n. Jones of Lewis
S',e. ana MS assistant. Rodney A.
S"i' OF Auburn, begun. yesterday to
ascertain the curves in the track of The
u"ch OF the Augusta and Winthrop
oic line so as to notify the ma
snihe SHOPS the number of curved rails
qu'reo IN the construction of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

LOCAL MATTERS

= e. failer is moving an of his u.r
soo''S mt" the north store of the Na
some block and as soon as tim. i
sinen To dry and arrange goods thcra
VIII probably be a clearance sa,a -
nounced' Beautiful trimmings fo,.
christmas decorations aI ,ass ,ha'
cost. 7' ''ah
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

Captain John \. Thurston, 81 years
of age. who had been the Oldest police
man in active service in the country,
died. Wednesday. after Sc years of po-
lice duty in Lynn. sHe was born in
bradford. Mass, Jan. Il. 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19
'sest, Health and Comfort to Mother AID


MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SfRUP. for
Ihiiiren teething, softens the g,I7i13, reduces
ihnlafnmation, allays ali pain. ard cures WIND
.oiic Perfectly safe in all cases We %ouid
,ay 10 every mother who has a suffering child
-, not let your prejudice, nor the preJullces
~ ~ OILERS, stand between you and your suuer'
H,e enid and the relief that VIII De sure[yes.
AZ -outely sart.-to follow the use OF tnis
-sisisc,he, Il timely used. Price 26c. o DctAe'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19
The Cleansing and
Healing Cure for
CATARRn is
ElY'S CREAM BALM

t.a sy and pleasant
to use. Contains no
injurious drug. II
is quickly alb
sorbed. Gives Re
lief at once. 1t
opens and Cleauses
the Nasal Pas
sageS. AilayS In
tiammation. Heal,
and Protects the
NIay,,1 r.anA past ore
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

NVxll HIGHLAND LODGE. NO. 25.
WXZ A. Q. l.. w. Meets every Tues
Sxt5K day evening at 80 o'clock. in
kh{sE A. 0. L. W. hall. Al members
Zhl& Of the order who are stopping
M In the city are cordially in
RpN vited to attend.
J. J. MAHER. NJ. w.
LEWIS SELBTNG, Finan.
c. II. DILL, Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19

INPEKLiL LODGE. Y. of II.
No. ;. y. % u. W. Meetings in
Union hall the Iirst ami thirG
L Fridd! evenings IF each month.
at - o'clock. DeGre" team re-
quested t. b" present. Election ot otfi
rerS.
EMMA SYLVESTER q. Of II.
SADIE METCALF. Recorder.
EAlMA VI ROBERTS. Fnan
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-19
nm FELLOWS HALL, WATER ST

UNIFORM RANK. KNIGHTS
W OF PYTHIAS, KING COM
PANY, NO. 4. Regular meet
INK ing. first Thursday of each
~ CAPTAIN. c. E. STURTEvANT.
Recorder. II. S. HASKELL.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
HrfdHes.

The report submitted to the Commission
ers by the engineer in charge of the bridges
of the District under their control, pub
lished today, directs attention once more
to the diiapidated condition of the Anacos-
tia bridge. against which official complaints 8
have been filed for fourteen years This
bridge has been overloaded until 1t is con-
sidered as unsafe. 1t was never an adorn-
ment to the water front of the city and il
now 1T Is a menace to the public safety 1t
should forthwith be replaced.
This report emphasizes once more the de-
plorable fact that there Is not a single
bridge across either the Potomac or the
Anacostta which is a credit to the capital
city. The Aqueduct bridge is Of ugly
shape and insecure The Long bridge Is a
blotch on the landscape and a menace as
well. The Anacostia bridge has already
been described and the railroad bridge fur
ther up the Eastern branch and the hi9h-
way bridge at Benning are merely trestles
built for strength and not for looks Even
with this situation clearly appreciated by
public authorities. 1t Is difficult to ensure
a respectable recogultion OF the artistic
demands Of the city in the replacement Of
Evening star., 1901-08-15
the Long bridge and the construction of a

the Long bridge and the construction Of q
highway bridge above it.
The Memorial bridge will presumably JUS
tify its character as a monument. when 1t
Is constructed. But 1t should not be per-
mitted to stand alone. conspicuous In Its
painful contrast with its neighbors. 1t
should be only one of a series OF bridge
structures suited to the environment
graceful suspension bridge replacing the
AQueduct where the natural approaches
are unusually suitable. would form satis-
factory beginning at the northern end of
the line. The government now has it in it's
power both to insure the erection through
its enterprise of commercially artistic
bridge for highway uses north of the pres
ent Long bridge and to require the Penn
sylyania railroad to meet the eSthetic de-
mands of the city in it's own construction.
By devoting thought and funds to the pro-
duction Of a creditable highway bridge, and
thus setting a high standard, the govern
ment will be enabled the more surely to Sc
cure a satisfactory product from the cor
poration. If the Anacostia bridge Is re-
placed, as 1t should be with no more than
the necessary delay. the appropriation
should be large enough to give 1t charac-
ter suitable to the changed conditions. For
it is to be remembered that II the Anacos-
tia river is improved, as now expected, the
neighborhood of this structure will be ma
terially bettered and an ugly trestie will be
out of keeping with the broad projects un-
der contemplation by the commission of ex-
perts who are to advise Congress.
There is hardly city in Europe of any
size or pretentons to Importance which
does not boast of bridges far superior to
those around Washington in design. ma
terials and condition. There is hardly an
American city today which cannot make
such a showing in this respect as to cause
the resident of the capital to be ashamed
of the local water front. 1t should be a
subject Of modification to the average
member Of Congress. after ignoring the re-
peated acquisitions for generous bridge ap-
preparations for this city. to travel else
where and to see evidences of a progressive
spirit in this respect which should find it's
very first expression at Washington, the
federal center
Evening star., 1901-08-15

exercise OF their religious functions by the
friars. or to force them upon an unwilling
people. 1t appears from this report and
from that of Military Secretary Crowder.
from which quotations are also printed
today. that the question Of the land titles
will require the exercise of great care by
the government to prevent confusion and
bitterness. Thus far the military agents
of the government appear to have ham
died the delicate problem Of the friars and
the ecclesiastical lands in a diplomatic and
sensible manner
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Training Gardeners.
From the Boston Herald.

FfOm the BOStOh Herald
One of the practical things undertaken b,
the London county council is the traininf
of boys to be gardeners. Good gardeners
says one Of the London newspapers are de-
plorabiy rare. Whether they come to the
United States for better opportunities the
newspaper does not say: but we are dis.
posed to think the American labor marke,
Is not oyersupplied with entirely competent
ones. The technical education board OF
the council offers scholarships to boys who
are leaving the public elementary schools
to enable them to take a thorough course
Of training at the school of practical gar.
dening which has lately been established
by the Royal Botanical Society In Regents
Park.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
The Strike.

The interest in the strike situation shifts
from the immediate prospects of success or
failure for the union to the internal dis
sensions of the Amalgamated Association
In consequence of the refusal of the Chi
cago lodge TO reconsider its decision not to
strike. that body has been placed under the
ban of the displeasure of the national or
ganization its charter revoked and the
status Of its members as union men de-
stroyed.
The expulsion of the Chicago workmen In
the midst of a general strike tends neces-
sariiy to weaken the national body in point
or both moral and financial support This
incident may have an important associa-
ton with the reported efforts of some of
the subordinate leaders of the Amalga-
mated without reference to Shaffer to Sc
cure terms from Schwab to enable the
workers to return to the mills as union
men.
Meanwhile the situation assumes another
curious phase. The Stars staff CORES
pondent wires from Pittsburg that pressure
Is being brought to bear upon the trust
managers by the larger commercial inter-
ests Of Pfttsburg and the other trade CEN
tiers of the middle west to hasten a set
tlement- The strike has greatly disturbed
the business world, and losses are being
felt by many branches of industry only
remotely connected with the steel business.
Already a reduction of the forces employed
by the coke companies and by the railroads
Is Imminent in consequence of the shrink
age OF the steel output, and the outcome of
such tendency is feared by conservative
capitalists.
with peace makers at work at both ends
of the line. the conservatives Of both the
business world and of the union, solution
of the difficulties ought to be reached soon
Evening star., 1901-08-15
The Sage,


It's fun to sit and prophesy. upon a sum-
mer's day,
An have the neighbors listen close to every
word you say.
To tell the truth. it's somethin' that Is
easier than 1t looks.
It's great deal less fatiguing than a.
studyin' out o. books.
They'll furgit their present business. man
an woman, boy an lass,
If you'll undertake to tell 'em of what 8
yet to come to pass.
They'll never once attempt to contradict or
make reply
If you'll jest throw out your chest an
holler loud an prophesy.
You needn't choose your topic Any one at
all viii serve.
The less you know about 1t, why, the
steadier your nerve
In order to be great an universally ad-
mired,
A liberal flow of emphasis is all that Is
required.
When you chance to be mistaken, look
ahead an never blink
Keep a-talkin' of the future. Never give
em time to think.
An you'll come to be regarded as a won
der. by an by,
If you'll never get discouraged, but keep on
an prophesy.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Professor Triggs Of the Chicago Univer-
sity. after saying that Shakespeare was not
so great as a modern fnancier, is quoted al
declaring that LongfellOw was no poet
and that Whittier and Holmes were un-
worthy Of consideration. Why does Mr..
Triggs insist on taunting us with our liter
airy poverty? Why does he not take his
pen in hand and give US some OF the real
thing himself? It might involve q little
extra work. but none the less 1t IL his
plain duty
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Pugilist Fitxsimmons Is lecturtng the
youth OF America on the evils Of disstpa-
tion. Not content with his successes in
athletics, on the stage and In debate. Mr.
Fitxsimmons insists on standing forth as q
great moral example. Human ambition Is
hard to satisfy.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
A Mfsanthropic View,

There Is a work." said the hfgh-browed
youth. which. even though 1t may not
bring me wealth. win bring me fame"
Again the folly of YOUTH sneered the
cynic philosopher why will you never
realize that fame such as you seek Is mere
ly device Of the avaricious world by
which man is kept poor. and by which.
at the same time, his creditors are always
kept advised Of his whereabouts?"
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Reports ON the Friar Questton.

The extracts which are reprinted .oday
from the annual report of General Mac
Arthur. as military governor OF the Philip
pines. relative to the frfars In the islands.
indicate that It has been the constant en-
deayor of the officers of this government
to impress upon the native mind the fact
that the American sovereignty means re-
hgious freedom. and that this government
will not intervene either to prevent the
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Householders in the vicinity of New York
are being advised by the authorities to
shoot to kill at burglars. 1t seems little
absurd to think of Colonel Roosevelt hunt
ing coyotes out west when there is so
much bigger game at large in the east.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
The Famine Spectre.
From the New York Tribune.

The skeleton spectre of famine again
stalks abroad in parts OF Russia and OF
Asia. Again the east will cry out to the
west to give bread to millions Of starving
mouths. Even with all the progress OF
modern civilization hunger seems to tor
ment al vast multitudes as In the days OF
the Caesars. Times are stili sadly out OF
joint in broad regions OF the earth.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Cars Without Tenders.
From the New York Herald.

Four persons have been run over and
crushed by trolley cars In Yonkers within
the month. In each case the car carried no
fender and the victim was without chance
to escape Neither the street car company
which fails to guard against fatal '.acci-
dents" nor the authorities who permit
reckless running of the cars can look with
complacency upon such a record as this.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Now that Senator Beveridge has been to
Europe he will be closely observed by his
colleagues to see whether he takes ciaret
with his pie In the Senate restaurant OF
broadens his "a's," or otherwise attempts
to put on airs.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

The process of Weighing gold as 1t Is re-
ceiyed instead OF counting 1t piece by piece
is being widely adopted by large mercantile
institutions in this country. BY passing
the coins out at their face value a very neat
margin Of profit may be realized.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Prosperity in Mi..i.sippi.
, tha New Orleans STATES.

Not since 1896 have the truck farmers In
Mississippi enjoyed such q prosperous year.
has yielded splendidly. and the growers
have made money on everything forwarded,
As the result of this season Of prosperity
there will undoubtedly be an increased
acreage next year.
Evening star., 1901-08-15
Parental Confederation,

Have you ever made any effort to i'm
prove your mfndr" asked one Of Farmer
Corntossers feminine relatives
Nope" was the answer. We've i'm
proved our boy Josh's mind. an we want
him to git the fun benefit. Ell some OF us
didn't eat with our knives an say them
there: we wouldn't realize how refined
Josh is.''
Evening star., 1901-08-15

J. Pterpont Morgan's grandchild is a
happy infant. It can have all the railroads
1t wants to play with.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

1t has been suggested that Sir Thomas
Upton ought to be given the freedom OF
the city OF New York. The only way to
accomplish this thoroughly would be to put
him on the police force.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

David Nation may get divorce. but It
win be a long time before he can get his
name of the list Of men who are famous
by marriage.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Lynching Is a manifestation of emotional
insanity. 1t Is not surprising that efforts
to discuss 1t as an ethical proposition should
lead to absurdities and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Richard Croker will. Of course, be right
eousiy astonished to find how bad New
York can get in his absence.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

General Funston has for some time con-
siderately refrained from irritating any
of the newspaper warriors by achievements
in the field.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

The lucky Chinaman 10 the one who had
enterprise enough to come to this country
some years ago and open a laundry.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

The silver doctrine was given another
coat Of tarnish in Virginia yesterday.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

The Czar OF Russia owns 00.O000OO acres
Of real estate: but the nihilists cannot be
made to keep OF the grass.
Evening star., 1901-08-15

Secretary Wilson expects to demonstrate
that his ideas on fruit expectation are
strictly logical as well as pomological