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Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
One View of Our Women.

American women separate them
selves more each year from the life of
the country and affect to smile at any
of their number who honestly wish to
be of service to the nation. They, like
the French aristocracy, are perfectly
willing, even anxious, to fill agreeable
diplomatic posts at first class foreign
capitals, and are naively astonished
when their offers of service are not ac-
cepted with gratitude by the authori-
ties at Washington. But let a husband
propose to his better half some humble
position In the machinery Of our gov
eminent and see what the lady's
answer will be. A New York woman
was transplanted to a western city,
where she was told that 1.-The ladies of
the place expected her to become their
social leader" 81 don't see anything
to lead" was the amiable response
From Eliot Gregory's worldly Ways"
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
Frightened.

you have not gone to Europe, then,
as you expected?" said Mrs. Fosdick
to Mrs. Spriggs.
NO" was the reply. at is so diff
cult for Mr.. Spriggs to leave his bust
ness. and really couldn't go without
him. And then l read the other day
about a ship that broke her record.
Think how dreadful it would be to be
on a ship in the middle of the ocean
with her record broken!'-Detroit Free
Press.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
Steam NAVIGATION.

The rise of steam navigation was
slow. Like most things new. 1t had op
position. In the sixteenth century an
unsuccessful Italian genius tried to
apply steam to navigation. In 1876 a
British patent was taken out for a
steamboat. 1t was 1907 that witnessed
Fulton sailing up the Hudson in boat
driven by steam. In 1888 steamships
crossed the Atlantic.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
Even Buds Grow Old.

According to Professor Adam Sedg-
wick. says The Youths Companion,
share in the growing old of the parent
plant He illustrates his meaning in
this way: Suppose the average life Of
an individual plant-say tree-to be
100 years. then a bud removed when
the parent plant is so years old will
also be virtually 80 years of age, and if
transplanted by grating will be able
to live on the graft only so years more
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
Simplicity In Funerals.

The simplicity which marked the
ancient Jewish burial ceremonies has
much to commend it even to us. The
inexpensive coffin and the uniform
linen shroud served to emphasize the
equality of all in death. AS things are
today the rich tax their brains to in
vent new funeral fineries and the poor
impoverish themselves to keep up with
their weather. neighbors. = Jewish
American
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
Poor William.

She (petulantly)-I don't see why you
should hesitate to get married on S.
600 a year. Papa says my gowns never
cost more than that.
He-But, my darling, we must have
something to eat.
"Oh. William! Always thinking Of
your stomachr'-Life.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
PAINT ON INDIAN FACES.
Nearly All OF 1t Means Something to
Those Initiated.

Nearly All OF 1t Means Something to
Those Initiated.
The fact Of the matter is that every
paint mark on an Indians face is a
sign with a definite meaning which
other Indians may read. When an In
dian puts on his full war paint, he
decks himself not only with his own
individual honors and distinctions won
by his own bravery, but also with the
special honors of his family or tribe.
He may possess one mark of distinc-
ton only or many. In fact, he may be
so well off in this respect that, like
some English noblemen, he Is able to
don new distinction for every occa-
sion. Sometimes he will wear all his
honors at one time.
Among the Indian tribes is one desig-
mated by the symbol of the dogfish,
painted in red on the face. The vari-
Gus parts of the fish are scattered
heterogeneously on the surface of the
face; the peculiarly long snout is paint
ed on the forehead. the gills are repre-
scented by two curved lines below the
eyes, while the tail is shown as cut in
two and hanging from either nostril
When only one or two parts of an ami
NAL are painted on mans face, it is
an indication of inferiority; when the
Whole animal appears, even though in
many oddly assorted parts, the sign
is one of great value and indicates a
high rank.
Very peculiar are some of the honor
able symbols painted on the Indians
faces. There are fish, flesh and fowl
of all kinds--dog salmon, devilfish,
starfish, woodpeckers. eagles, ravens,
wolves. bears. sea lions and sea mon
sters, mosquitoes, frogs, mountain
goats and all manner of foot. claw or
beak marks-each with a special mean
ing of it's own.-Pearson's Magazine.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
Her New Toy.

Hetty (recently enga ged)-Oh. mother,
you ought not to ask me to make the
bread now The dough gets into the
setting of my diamond ring awfullyl
Mother-Then why not take the ring
off when you begin to make the bread?
Hetty-Mercy! Suppose somebody
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
The Masculine Test.

Cholly-Oh. yes, young Getthar is
rich and received in good society. but it
is plain to see he is not to the manner
born.
May-How is that?
yCholly-He can't get into a hanson
without hitting his silk hat to save lis
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01

"You must keep your mouth shut
when you are in the water" said the
nurse, as she gave Bessie a bath. "If
you don't. you'll swallow some of it."
"What If do?' asked Bessie limo
Gently. "There's plenty more in the
pipes, isn't there %-Exchange.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01

Persia has the most famous turquoise
mines in the world, which have been
worked no less than eight centuries
These pretty stones, however. are to be
found in many parts of the world in
GLIDING SaXony
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
Posted In Spite of the Ru1e.

Collector am afraid to present this
dun in person to Mr.. Grump. Had we
not better forward it by mail?
Manager-Yes, but remember this is
the only instance where we will violate
our motto, "Post No Bills" -Ohio State
Iot1rnol
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01

A finished sailor is a much more ex.
pensive article than the finished sol
der. as a soldier can be trained in a
year or two. while a sailor is technic.
al craftsman, whose education is long
and elaborate
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
That Some Time.

Gaylord-Glad to have met you, old
boy. Come up and see me some time.
Meeker-I declare. it's too bad! 1t
will be impossible for me to come
then. I've an engagement elsewhere
So sorry.-Boston Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
prunkennes. In scot1and.

II the matter of sheer, besotted. over,
mastering drunkenness we stand with
out rivals in shameful isolation.-Dun-
dee Advertiser.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01
Force of Habit,

is the boss in?" asked the stranger.
entering the drug store.
NO" replied the absentminded clerk;
but we have soucthing just as good"
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01

Don't quarrel if you can help it. :
quarrel is never made up.-Atcl.iScf
Globe.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01

He who makes no mistakes makes
nothing else.-Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1901-03-01

Bicycles...
Break Worlds Records

At the Saucer Track, Los Angeles.
Ride White and keep in front and
save repair bills"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17
THE HOTTEST YET.
Workmcn Obliged to Quit on Account ot Heat
Thermometer Readings.

Tuesday was the hottest day of the
season. without a doubt. All day the
MERCURY hnvtred in dangerous prox-
unity tn the 100 mark. Everyone suf-
f. red. Tho sun was without mercy. 1t
lcat down on a PERSONS back like
molten lead. While the pavemcnts and
side walks sent forth waves Of scnrch-
nI heat.
Manual labor in the sun WAS well
nigh an impoSsibility Tho workmcn
on Gov. flill's new residence were
tligcd 10 quit. and the men employed
on the ToGuS extension of the electric
read received orders TO stop work at
noon. The Workmen for the Augusta
Water Go. beyond the insane hospital
worked but part Of the day. The city
crew working on Green street also gave
il up before noon.
After a slceplcss night Augusta peo-
PIE rose from their beds yesterday
morning, TO find that they wor" going
to experience another scorcher. The
sun rose in the east like Il big red
ball" as one man said. 1t kept climb
ing UP over the horizon and the higher
il got the hotter it was.
II was hottest in the carly afternoon,
hut later breeze sprung up, making
the latter part of the afternoon a little
more endura BILE. Some of the ther-
mometer readings in the shade. early
in the afternoon. are: Augusta Bcet
Co. l01 <inSmanS drug store. :8'
Tctrcault'S drug store, l0o; CuShnoc
house. %: Elm street. 9S, Grove street,
100. Tho Kansas hot wave has struck
Augusta.
one horse is dead and another VIII
without a doubt die at the l-aInbard
farm as result of the heat. 1hc
horses were put into moving ma
chine. Monday, and on being lead ln'"
the barn one collapsed and dled Wlth'n
a short time The other is very III ana
the veterinary said. yesterday, that the
animal would not live.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17

line of amusement. a billiard table and
la gatcllc board have just been put in.
In this basement is a never failing
spring of water, which has been en-
closed in granite. Water. soft and
pure. is pumped into the kitchen sink.
ard used for drinking and domestic
purposes. Broad front doors lead out
to the wharf. and there is also an en-
trance to the basement from the
piazza. The stone for the basement
was from the Hallowell quarry. and
the work was done in the best possible
manner by Mr.. William Williams Of
Augusta.
Ascending. | find piazza, royal in
its proportions. running around the
cottage. This piazza is II feet wide.
With - feet front. with turned posts
and ballistrades with wood finished in
natural wood. The. whole ceiling is Of
North Carolina pine. finished also in
natural wood, while the roof is covered
with tin. Easy chairs, hammockS, and
other articles of use and ornament
handsomely dress up this outside room
OF the cottage.
The living room is I? by - feet all
finished in North Carolina pine;
and | may here remark that all the
rooms of the cottage are finished in the
Same material. In the north side is a
large fireplace with stone front run
ming to the ceiling. This was built by
Frank A. Fisher of Augusta, while the
chimney WAS constructed by Willard
Merrill Of Manchester. In one corner
is an old-fashioned brass clock, with
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17

cottage "Woodbine.'' They come here
mostly for the benefit of their daugh-
ter. Annie, whose health has been
poorly for some time. That healing
may come to the dear girl from the
pune air of woods and lake, is the
prayer of all.
Congressman Burleigh continues to
combine hard work with solid rest.
On Friday he wrote 72 letters with his
own hand. He has put out float
and has contracted with Frank Rob-
erts for the building of a family boat.
AS there had been some trouble with
the waters of the never failing well, it
was thoroughly cleaned out, and while
quite a number of foreign substances
were found there were no traces of
surface water or sewerage. Mr.. A. A.
Nichols of Augusta went to work with
a crew of men and bricked and ce-
mented the well. putting on the granite
TOP piece. One of W. & b. Douglass
force pumps. capable of throwing
water at a long distance when the hose
is attached. has been put in. and the
water is now all right and freely used.
/ While the work was being done on the
town pump" Mr.. VIM. H. Reid kindly
Continued on page 6.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17
MAINE BENEFIT.
Balance Of Associations Funds
to Be Distributed,
Dividend of 1851 Per Cent. Of Amount
Paid to Be Returned.
s3O.ooo !" Hands Of Receivers Affected ty
Judge Whi.ehousc's Decree.

Judge Whitchouse signed the decree
yesterday. for the final distribution TO
the members of tho Maine Benefit Life
Association of the funds In the hands;
OF the receivers. BY this decree a diyi-
dend of three and sixty-onc hundrcdths
Ter cent. of the amount paid by each
member who is entitled to partiCipatc
In the distribution, is returned to him
All the unpaid claims for deaths
which had occurred before the cor
r"ration went into the hands of the re-
ceivcrs. and all outstanding claims
against the corporation were paid in
full, nearly year ago. These claims
amounted to about $50. 900.
soon after that. a decree was issued
directing a return of the last assess
mCnt and all unearned premiums
Under this decree the receivers distrib-
uted To the members about s25. 900 and
the decree. yesterday. will distribute to
them the balance on hand amounting
I" about S30o0o
AT the time the receivers took charge
ol the corporation the assets consisted
principally of Slo3,o in bonds on de-
post in the State treasury The pre-
E:!ums on these bonds and the interest
W hich accrued on the fund while in the
hands of the receivers have been more
than sufficient 10 pay the expenses of
winding up the corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17

are here at their cottage for few
days Such charming people are they
the summer residents here would like to
have them remain long enough to make
their acquaintance. On Friday they
gave lunch to Judge Whitehouse
Hon. Seth NJ. Garter. Hon. Stephen
w. Carr, Gen. w. 5. Choate, and Nor
man Bassett. Esq. Besides this they
were given delightful sail down the
lake, returning to Augusta in the eve
ning. Mr.. Carr of the party contem-
plates buying a lot at Pinkham's cove.
and building a cottage thereon for. his
own use.
Miss Elsie NJ. Crawford of New York
who is stopping at the Pierce's. is a
lady of rcmarka BILE dramatic powers,
as her character Rotations for the
entertainment of her friends fully
demonstrate. ] shall long remember
her representation of the boy who
failed to become famous because he
hadn't the hindrances that blessed
otner boys.
John II. Gould spent the Sabbath
with the Pierce's.
Mrs. Joseph f. Badger of Augusta.
MS spent ~ Ntth WIN i'i 'iu WI
rather younG, schoolmate. Mrs p. G.
Robinson. Mrs. Lambert and friends
were out one day.
Mr.. Lyman Weaver. wife and daugh-
ter. and Mrs. Edith Burbank and
daughter were callers 1t X. W. Soule's s
cottage.
Mr.. orrin Williamson and family
have Just moved into W. II. Reid $
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17

elegant settings. which has tIcked ou'
,hn bo,,rs correctly for perhaps hun
arcd wears II was made by +. WIN
o,ta of Augusta There are a piano.
cold mahogany tables. specimens OF
birds of this locality. mounted, ana al
,bc ornaments and appliances OF an
elegant home. :.
leading off from the living room IS
tho dining-room, Il by IL feet. ap-
,,rcn,iately decorated with guns. snow
shocs deers' heads. powder horns, oid
indian pines. which have been used IN
tho councils of peace. pictures OF nsh
and oame. etc. There is an Cid-
,.s,,;cped sideboard and corner closet.
ALSO leading from the living room -
-. hedroorl Il by - feet, with two VIII
Ioys looking out upon the lake. Thls
is furnished with o!d-fashioned furh'-
tUre. ,,ou
rho kitchen is 13 by l.; feet. weii
r,,,ted and with doors leading out onto
~, n;,zza 1t is in close touch win
tre dining room, and an adjoining
,ncn, containing refrigerators. etc, ana
=, 6,,ad M with all the modern I'M
n,o,pmen,s usually found in a city
home. :, III.
There are five sleeping rooms in the
oh,r,hers which are reached by an
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17
AT C0BBOSSEE.
an Ideal Summer Cottage
Shown and Described.
The Beautiful! Home at Hammond's Of
w. H. Reid Of Augusta.
Personal Chat About Augusta People at the
Lake. Other Notes.

Manchester, July 16-Dear Journal:
snail | briefly describe an ideal sum
lIer cottage, erected last. season at
H1mmcnd's Grove, by Mr.. VIM. H.
Rtii of Augusta? A cottage like this
l6 certainly deserving of more than q
passing notice, as its very presence at
tfis beautiful lake might stimulate
ottcr gentlemen of comfortable finan-
cal attainments to go and do like
wise"
The basement is Of granite. the size
On the ground floor being 3S by 40 feet.
This connections apartment is uscd as
beat house. carpenter shop. and a
winter camp when ice boating is in,
vogue. There is carpenter's bench
with wise and anvil and other tools
which are necessary in tirst-class
'tmp. There arc racks for boats
canoes and oars, everything being in
IT'S place. AS Mr.. Red has nine boats
a different classes such an arrange
mcnt is extremely convenient. In the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17
STATE HOUSE.
School Fund and Mill Tax
for 1901 Apportioned.
Portraits Of Gov. Hill and Late J. G..
Blaine for Buffalo Exposition.
Solon Academy Mas Been Ineorporatcd Al
Secretary Of States Office.

The state treasurer has completed
the apportionmcnt of the school fund
and miil tax for the year 1901, to the
several cities. towns ard plantations in
the State. the sum of S5G2. .16o. rs being
available for this purpose.
The amount distributed. last year,
was S53.2 2M..i. showing an increase in
th9saqesent years apportionment of
~ ~. which is caused by the in
crcs3f In the tax received from savings
be M None-half of which goes to
schcoasD~and by the growth in the val
NJ tioH ,ofxhe State. the schools receiv-
ing assasnT tax. one mill on every dol
lar Of Vfuatisn.
The tdtaS GtsNber of scholars in the
stste: as gihshed to the superin
tcndent of spYblic schools. is I.S34,
tan increase sof 1891 over last year,.
which gives , fraction over s2.s5 1-3
TO each scholar5,
The total arrl6llnt is divided among
the several countses as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17
BAND CONCERT. TONIGHT.
will Commence at !. 80. al the State Park :
Many Will Probably Attend.

Everybody is pleased at tie fact that
th. band concerts at the state PARK
opposite the State House are TO com
mcnce. this evening, and thcy are !"
no continued weekly. throughout thc
season. The people need something
for entertainment these long evenings
and something to make them '"rS",
ttey are in the city and not at the sea
shore and that the thermometer IS
lowering about the 100 mark
The Augusta Cadet Band Will furnish
the music. which will begin at $50
O'Clock. The cars will bring people
from Hallowen. Gardiner and other
points and a large crowd is expected
The following concert will be renceFe"
by the band:
ch-"Commonwcalth: ;. Il; II 80
0wart,re-.Star of the Sea. NJ. bieAe.
lnterine|%o Max Eugene
..c,1,rtbc" IioiZmanu
altZes- =. trrnnocSa Costa
Two stepU.1 Iii, M;nstrcIs'' f.. Brook
MedieH - -ran .Aathony
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17

The following companies have filed
certificates of incorporation with the
secretary Of State:
Edmands Fire EXtinguisher Co. or
ganized at Augusta. for the purpose Of
dealing in chemical fire "xtinguishcrS,
with $1,000 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. Tn" officers are:
President. Z. w Townsend "f An
gusta; treasurer. s. W. Perkins of Au-
gusta. Certificate approved. July IS,
1901.
Insurance Securities 60. organized
at Portland, for the purpose of pur-
chasing or otherwise acquiring shares
of capital stock bonds, securities, etc.
with SO, 80, 900 capital stock of which
5000 is paid in. The officers are: Prcsl-
dent and treasurer, James r. Parsons
of Yarmouth. Certificate approved
July Is, 1901
Richard Megson Co. organized at
Portland for the purpose of manuiar-
turing all kinds of machinery and mill
work. with 100000 capital stock of
which $3.50 is paid in. The officers arc:
President and treasurer. Richard Meg
son of Cambridge, Mass. Certificate
approved. July 16. 1901.
Empire Stock and Grain Co. Organi-
zed at Augusta. for the purpose of
trading in grain. cotton. stocks. bonds.
or other securities or merchandise,
with $50. 900 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are:
President. f. G. Briggs of Augusta:
treasurer, !. l.. Fairbanks of Augusta.
Certificate approved, July 16. 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17
Scholars. Amount

The portrait of Gov. Hill which has
hung in the State House rotunda has
been sent to Buffalo. to be hung in the
Maine room of the New England build
ing at the Pan American Exposition
The portrait was loaned the commits
sion through the courtesy of the Gov
ernor.
The picture of the late James G
Blaine has also been loaned the com
mission ny Supt. Stevens. The COM
missiOners are doing all in their power
to make the Maine room as attractive
as possible and an honor to the state.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17
of.PERIN
TILE oCCIL.T MONDEH.
POSs,ESSCN A.N

Locked in that mysterious sleep when
the soul shakes oil its mortal Sh1ckles
Prof. Perrin. the living, breathing proof
Of the marvellous powers of clairvoy-
ancy, reads the future fate of individ-
uals and predicts the outcumCS of their
daily affairs; nothing like it ever wit
messed on earth; not 4 mind reader nor
fortune teller, hut one whose soIl
breaks its earthly sha"kIcS and winders
into the labyrinthS of space and time and
meets there the skeletons of Your past.
the realities of your future and returns
10 this potential sphere to warn and adj
wise you; wonderful proofs; YOU are given
names. dates. facts and hSures concern
ing affairs OF YOUR past ana present
which are staggering proofs of this most
extraordinary individuars marvellous
powers; call and be convinced that there
is one person in the world who Knows
every secret wish of your heart; your
gives Il solution in detail 10 al of Your
past present and future affairs; he lifts
the veil of the future and peers into mys-
teres beyond and points out the way to
benishtcd wayfarcrs; such blessings are
.,vailod by the wise and prosperous of
all nations ana climcS; common sens"
says so and partakc of these advantages
freely and in after years YOU will he
spared the saddcst Of all sad words: 1T
might have BEEN" Prof. Perrin tells you
every hope. fear and ambition of your
life Unlike the fortune teller he asks no
fee in adVancc ana absolutely refuses to
accept and remuneration for his readings
if perfect satisfaction is not given:
No FEE ACCEPTED IN ADVANCE
Nor do you pav 4 cent unless perfect
satiSfa is given. Is this not honest?
Could anything he lJircT?
Why does he make this fair offer?
BECAUSE
Believing AZ. he does. that public opin-
ion is tho supreme tribunal: the court of
last resort before which all men must
stand on final appeal, This tribunal Is
vigilan5, cxacting. merciless and to it he
approaahcs-rOt in the spirit of the brag
CART but modestlY. confident in the merit
of his cause and the uninpeachable char
aCtcr of his witnesses CandidiY he ad-
mits thar the nature OF his proposition, on
which he predicts his right to equity. to
A favorable verdict. is so extraordinary
as to excite an incrcdulity testimony, and
to invite criticism so eXacting that to be
truned to favorable account leaves him no
alternative but 90 rest his plea on the
sure FONDA lion Of overwhelming cvi-
,ence Tho power or gift. or whatever
it might be termed, that he possesses. is
to him as mucn beyond the province OF
clear explanation, as ii is mysterious AMI
inc0mprehrnsiblc to his patrens Whether
it is spiritual. divinatory ar psychic. nC
leaves wholly to those who experience
and witness its amazing manifestations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-17

The Ticonic Construction Co. of Wa
tcrville has made good progress on the
state House water system and unless
the hot weather preVc nts work il is
hoped that water from the State spring
may he flowing into the State House,
Saturday.
The entire line of piping had to be re-
laid as the old line. was made W Of
wooden. lead and iron pipes of vari-
ouS sizes.
Supt. +. &. Stevens expects the fire
proofcrs to commence work at the
State House today.