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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
QUIZ CLASSES ON RAILROADS.
New Plan for lnstructing Employees in
Their Duties.

"QuiZ Glasses on the various big rail-
| roads," said veteran railroad man,
"are new idea. Accidents are mostly
caused BY want of knowledge of rail
road rules. and for this reason various
Quiz masters have been put at work
"A quiz master generally has an en-
! tire car to himself in which he travels
over the lines. He has the employees of
each section on his list. and they are
notified when and where to appear for
quiz class on the rules.
when this idea was first introduced
the men did not take to it kindly. They
are generally exceedingly well-informed
mon. but there are always some things
that need explanation. For instance. a
quiz master will take whole train
crew at one time and put them through
preliminary examination that will
very soon develop points that they
know very little about. Rules are all
right, but frequently there are things
that need explanation and calculation,
things that the rules do not exactly
cover. After a trainhand is not only
thoroughly informed as to the rules
but as to any situation that may arise
in his work he gives him a certificate.
1t is sort of a diploma that will en-
title him to the best consideration Of
any employing railroad official. The
trainhands who do not first pass the
final examinations have other chances.
If they are likely men and take an in
terest in things they are patiently in
structed and examined again.
Every company has it's book of rules
e. g a lah W..
rules are the basis of the knowledge of
the men. 1t is deemed best that the
men shall know these rules by heart.
Then comes in the work of the quiz
master. He must see that they know
exactly what each rule means, and if
ever there is an exception to rule,
when and where it must be exercised.
Of course. all this means that in the
near future no train man can secure
employment unless he has a certificate.
Railroad companies are tired of recruit
ing new men and then training them in
to the service. Railroad employees are
to be expert workmen. They will grad
ually receive better pay, according to
the merit of their certificate. Such q
certificate not only covers their ability
as trainmen, but it has to do with their
moral character. integrity, sobriety and
standing in the community in which
they live.
Thousands and thousands of dollars
are now being saved to rolling stock
and equipment, simply because en-
ployes are being drilled into thorough
knowledge of taking care of cars and
trackage. This new education of train
han Inv the nuiZ takes in
everything from the brakeman of coal
train to the engineer and conductor of
a lightning express. 1t takes in station
masters. telegraph operators, train dis
patchers, signal tower men, crossing
watchmen flagmen, track walkers and
repair gangs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
idle Silences."

Sir Montstuart Duff, in his notes from a
diary, reports ladys improvement on
Franklin that ''if we must give an ac-
count for every idle word. so must we for
every idle silence" When we are with
some moody or absent minded persons we
are often reminded of the old Hebrew
saying that there is time to speak.
Small talk has its use in the world and
is not to be despised. In the casual meet
ing of summer travel and at the table of
summer boarding-houses, especially, it
does valuable service in breaking the ice
OF silence and setting people at ease. The
man or woman who is too indolent or too
reticent to offer entertainment or knowl-
edge, or, at least, to draw out others in
chat, comes under the condemnation OF
idleness and missed opportunities. We
have no excuse to offer for the clatter
of the vocal mill that runs increasingly,
but we confess to preferring 1t greatly to
the mill that never runs at all. And II
the silent people more frequently asserted
themselves. the chatterboxs might have
time to improve their minds In occasional
listening.
But the time when silence is most I'M
fortunate Is when expressions Of appre-
citation and gratitudel should be voiced.
That they are not is frequently due more
to indo.ence or thoughtlessness than to 50
base a trait as ingratitude. But 1t Is true
nevertheless. that a guest who falls to ex-
press In words pleasure in hostesss
kindness, or to write a graceful note aft
er visit. or promptly to acknowledge
silence" So is the parishoner who new
er takes the trouble to show apprecia-
ton of his pastor or the pupil of his
teacher 1t is an idle silence which Is not
broken by words of congratulation or Of
coincidence ON the occasion of a friends
joy or sorrow.
No plea Of reticent or of undemonstra-
tfveness can excuse silence under some
circumstances. Gushing Is in bad taste.
but II Is better to err on the side of eff
fusiveness than Indifference. "A young
woman, who was preparing herself to
earn her own living. was received az a
guest for the winter into a city home.
she was depressed and moody, so to
brighten her lot her friends planned
pleasures. gave her tickets to the opera
and lectures, took her about with their
young PEOPLE and treated her always as
a special guest. She accepted the favors
without word, and never i'm the course
OF the winter showed the slightest en-
thlsiasm over any of her good times
When she went away, she said to her
hostess, who, attentive to the last accom-
panied her visitor to the station, 1T
seems absurd to thank you for your kind
ness to me-" so she did not try! She
wrote Observation-Disclosures letter." tell
ing Of pleasant days elsewhere, but with
never grateful reference to the events
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
WE DRINK OCEANS OF COFFEE.
On half Of the Worlds Supply Brought
Here-costs $1,000 900 a Week.

One-half of the worlds production OF
coffee berries is brought to the United
States, Americans are the greatest cof-
fee drinkers on the face of the globe
now. and every year the consumption of
coffee is increasing here.
Last year it was more than 500, 900, 600
pounds for the whole country, or more
than 101a pounds head of the popula-
ton. Germany and France together
only consumed half as much coffee,
Germany less than 6A pounds a head
and France only Az pounds per capita.
The United Kingdom used little more
than half pound of the berries per
head of the population. but over there
they made up for it by drinking more
tea than any other nation.
More than million dollars is sent out
of the United States every week in
payment for coffee. South and Central
American countries, which supply us
with more than 600, 900 pounds of
coffee a year. get most of the money.
Porto Rico Java and the Philippines
get almost all the rest. but a little goes
to Hawaii where they produce a very
superior brand of coffee berry.
Last year the total value Of the cof-
fee imported into the United States was
about S60,000000, and that was less than
for several years, because the import
price of coffee has fallen about one
half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
Church Notices.

First Church of Christ, Scientist of
Gardiner. A. o. U. w. hall, 295 Water
street: Service at 1915 A. NJ, subject:
Substance"
At the First Baptist church: Morning
worship with sermon by Robert Nor
ris: Sunday school at Il; evening SER
vice for praise and prayer at p. NJ.
Al the Congregational church: Morn
ing worship at 1870 A. NJ. sermon by
the pastor. subject: mo Man Liveth to
HIMSELF" Sunday school, 11.45 A. NJ;
Junior Endeavor Society, $3.50; evening
service at 615.
At the Universalist church, Sunday
morning. the minister will preach on
the subject: Some of the Roots of
Tniversalism;" Sunday school at II
o'clock; Junior c. U. at p. NJ; and
Senior c. L. at I p. NJ.
Highland Avenue Methodist Episco-
pal church, William Cashmere, pastor:
1890. public worship with sermon by the
pastor, subject: THE Great Reformer;'
11.45, Sunday school; els devotional
service of the Epworth League; Z Z. NJ,
Revival service with sermon by the
DaStOr
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A FINANCIER'S LUCK.
How Newspaper Article Changed
His Fortune.
Charles n. Bradley, President of the
State Investment Co., of Cleveland,
Ohio, Talks Interestingly Of His Ex-
-pericnc

State Investment Co., of Cleveland,
Ohio, Talks Interestingly Of His Ex-
| -pericnce.
II shouldn't care to go through 1t
| again. said Mr.. Charles Fl. Bradley.
the president of the state Investment
Co. to reporter at his office in the
American Trust building, Cleveland,
Ohio.
1T was not a pleasant experience"
he continued, but it had an important
| bearing on my after life. Certainly, I'll
tell you about 1t.
1t was about three years ago. / was
just recovering from long attack of
typhoid fever and my strength was so
long in returning that it seemed would
never be a sound, healthy man again.
My appetite was poor, my nerves were
urstrung and the doctors medicine did
/ not help me at all.
| Things Were going from bad to worse
when one day / CHANGED to read in the
paper of man who had been cured of
trouble similar to mine by the use of
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
1t encouraged me to try them. BY the
| time had used the first box felt a de-
|
| them until l had used six boxes BY
that time / was restored to perfect
health
| You have never felt any more Of the
| after-effects?" asked the reporter.
Not the slightest. But always keen
the pills handy, for occasionally suffer
from indigestion and a few doses always
relieve me. ! consider them the best
/ ,.st, A.lx-,. g.
digestive organs. 1t am always glad
to recommend DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People,
The after-eifects of fevers and. other
acute diseases are frequently worse than
the ailment itself and the utmost care il
| required during this stage in order that
permanent evils do not result The sys-
TEN is worn out in its long struggle
with the disease; the blood is impoyer-
| ished and the nerves weakened. Vital
ity Is low. The blood needs to be purf
ned and supplied with the elements to
build up the wasted tissues, the nerves
need a tonic to strengthen them. DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
VIII DO this as no other medicine will.
They contain all the elements necessary
70 give new life and richnesss to the
blood and restore shattered nerves.
They are an unfailing specific not only
for the after-effects of fevers. of the
grip and other acute diseases but also
Tor such diseases as locomotor ataxia.
partial paralysis, st. Vitus' dance.
sclatiea. neuralgia, rheumatism, nerv-
Gus headache. palpitation of the heart.
pale and sallow compilations and ali
forms of weakness either In male
or female. DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People are sold by
all dealers, or will be sent post
PAID on receipt of price. fifty cents
box, or six boxes for two dollars and
fifty cents they are never sold in bulk
or by the hundred), by addressing DR..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady. N.
-
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Three Good Games.

THE LAUGHING GAME.-An umnira
Is chosen who does not play. but decides
every eSy question. Two leaders are then
CHOSEN ana they choose sides. The two
SIDES draw up in line facing each other
NOW each side tries to make the other
,iaugh and the umpire" stands at the
= he 40 Ia. nc cec.ces Each one who laughs
i won over to the opposite side. When
an are Won over to one side the game is
over. III Is very jolly game and gets ev-
cry one In good humor
YOU ARE DOING sit around in q
ring and two persons are chosen to 90
around and whisper into each ones ear.
Inc hrst one tells each one where sht,
Is, me next one whispers to each one
what she Is doing. Then in turn each one
tells aloyd for the amusement OF ali.
Where she is and what she is doing"
Have every instruction as comical as pos
s s9h so mat when the experiences are
told they will be very laughable. For
instance, some might be, Il am on ton or
telegraph pole eating ice cream" or II
am IN an oven freezing" or II am on the
top Oh the chimney backing my shoes. ;
etc. You see the one who whispers
where they are has no diea what thu
one VIII whisper who tells them what
they are doing"
THE PEANUT PUZZLE. This should
be played just before refreshments Have
ready as many peanuts as guests ami
prepare the peanuts by breaking eacn
one open carefully and inserting a piece
OF paper with one-half of word writ
ten on each piece. That is. choose as
may two syllable words as there are
couples and divide each word so that one
syllable will be In the peanut tied with
blue ribbon or string and the other syI-
liable in a peanut tied with pink ribbon
Each girl chooses a peanut tied with blue
and the boys choose one tied with pink
II is great fun hunting for the other syl-
liable to make your word complete. ami
the one who holds the syllable you need
Is the one for you to entertain when the
refreshments are served. It's a great
game ito break the Ice and get every
one laughing and talking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
DEADLY HEADACHE POWDER
Causes Death of Lowell, Mich, Wo.
man-Husband Under Surveillance.

Lowell, Mich, March THE coroner 5
mysterious death of Mrs. William Klump
here decided today, that she was muir
dered and rendered a verdict to that eff
feet.
Mrs. klump received supposed sam
afternoon, and, Sunday morning. she took
it. I'm a very short time the woman was
writhing in agony and lived but few
hours. An autopsy was performed and
a quantity of strychnine was found in the
stomach. A headache powder similar to
the one taken by Mrs. Klump was re-
ceived by mail by another woman in the
village and this was examined. 1t was
more than 80 per cent. strychnne.
Officers are working on the mystery en-
deavorng to locate the sender of the
deadly powders. William Klump. the wo-
mans husband is under surveillance by
the sheriff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
CHOYNSKl WINS.
Knocks Out "WiId Bill" Hanrahan in
Fifth Round at Louisville.

Louisville. KY, March Joe Choyn-
ski of Chicago, defeated wild Bill
Hanrahan of New York in the fifth
round of what was scheduled to be a
25-rOund match before the Empire A.
C. at Music hall, tonight. The knock
out blows came. after a hot mixup, this
ending in Chonyski putting a stiff left
on Wild Bills jaw, followed by a right
to the jaw. Choknski had the best of
the fight all the way through and his
feinting and sidegoing was too much
for the New Yorker, whose vicious
blows failed to win.
In the first round, the men kept away
from each other and seemed to be try
ing to tire each other out. At the OPEN
ing of the round, however, Hanrahan
landed a left swing on Choynski's neck,
knocking him to the floor. Choynski
was up in an instant and did not seem
to be troubled.
The second and third rounds were
much in Choynski's favor and in the
latter Choynski landed on Hanrahans
jaw four times without return.
In the fourth round. however, the
men mixed it up and both landed some
stiff punches, Hanrahan reaching
Choynski's jaw three times without a
return. Both men seemed tired when
the gong sounded.
AT the beginning of the fifth round 4
swift exchange of blows followed a
clinch, but Choynski had the better OF
the fighting. landing two rights to Han
rahan's jaw. The latter then became
wild and Choynski put him out.
George Siler of Chicago, was the
referee. Before the fight it was an
nounced that Tom Sharkey would meet
the winner on Derby night in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
An Archipelago Of 10000 Islands.

Historic interest surrounds the local
ity. and health and life permeates the
atmosphere among the 10000 Islands OF
the Georgian Bay-that great eastern
arm of Lake Huron which Is visited by
thousands of tourists each year.
Splendid fishing, good boating and
bathing. house-boat and camp life
galore, immunity from Hay Fever.
magnificent scenery among the tortu-
Gus windings of navigable channels,
and good hotel accommodation are
some of the attractions. Write for
handsome illustrated descriptive mat
tiers giving full particulars, list OF hotels.
rates, etc, to G. T. Bell, q. p. & T. A..
Grand Trunk Railway System, Mon
treal. p. Q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
TOWN ELECTIONS.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. r. p. Greene
Z. X. Herrick. C. \. Snow; town clerk
5. Il. Wescott: treasurer \. J. Long
school superintendent. Fred a. Butler
school committee, e. w. Mayo. Amount
appropriated. $685..
LONG ISLAND PLANTATION-Selec
men. William NJ. Teel, f. l.. Gilman
Frank w. Ross: town clerk, VIM. A. Van
N0rden: treasurer, VIM. A. Van Norden
constable, +. +. Gilman; school superin.
ieudent. Joseph W. Lunt: school commit
tee. William NJ. Teel. Frank w. Ross
Hiram \. Lunt. Amounts appropriated
Schools. $500; text books, SIS; roads. $50
sundries, $G5.
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Another case of smallpox was found at
II Z Washington avenue, Portland. Thurs
day, C. C.. Stoddard. who is a canvaSser.
y suitable detention house has been found
by the health officers and Will probably
be purchased.
The Bricklayers' and Masons Union of
Bath, has asked for ST. a day, an in
crease OF 25 cents, TO take effect the frs
Of April, and already there is consider
able spec ulation as to whether the de-
mands Will be allowed by the employers.
Prof. Waiter Flint. who has held the
chair of professor of mechanical engin-
ceI ing at the University OF Maine for the
past II years. has resigned his position
mere to accept call from the Jacob
Tome Institute of which DR.. 4. w. HaI-
director. The resignation is now in the
Lands OF the board of trustees of the mn
versity and it is expected that they will
Don act Luon ii.
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NEARING A CRISIS.
England May Expect Soon to Have
Trouble in Ireland.

London. March IT is understood that
the cabinet council which was called for
Yesterday has been postponed till next
Tuesday, owing to the continued illness
of A. ]. Balfour, the first lord of the
treasury. and the absence in Ireland o:
Earl Cadovan, lord lieutenant of Ireland.
the United Irish League will be pro-
claimed, although George Wyndham
chief secretary for Ireland. is averse to
such strong measure.
Mr.. Wyndham however. Is not in the
cabinet and his opinion is likely to be
oyerruled The Irish leaders declare tina!
they Will welcome such move. which
would result, they aver, in a revolution
in the south of Ireland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

More than 90 varieties of rice are
known in the Philippines; but, though
this cereal is so important to the ma
tives, not enough of it is produced to
supply their needs. and large quanti-
ties have to be imported annually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
A WIRELESS SYSTEM
To Be at Once Established by Marconi
at Cape Breton.

New York, March Mr.. Marconi will
leave for Canada, tomorrow, to supervise
the arrangements for a permanent wire
less station at Cape Breton.
The inventor will confer with officials
of the Canadian government to obtain
final assurances of their cooperation and
assurances that the recent action of the
English postmaster general will not affect
his rights to use his system on Canadian
soil.
Mr.. Marconi will not remain in the Do
minion more than a fortnight, returninS
then to New YORK on his way TO England.
AS soon as the apparatus is installed at
Cape Breton. he will come back from
abroad to conduct experiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
Hungarian Legislators Become Riotous

Buda Pest, March THE proceed
ings in lower House here became so
turbulent. today, that the session had
to be closed. The Kossuthists rebelled
at the Quashing of the election of one
of their deputies and their passionate
denunciations filled the House. pre-
venting the premier, Coleman De Sell,
from speaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

At a meeting of the parish of the Uni
versalist church, Thursday evening, to
consider the matter of the acceptance
of the resignation of the present pastor,
1t was the unanimous vote that Mr.,
Small he asked to reconsider his resig-
nation and remain with the parish for
he NpHr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

Camping in the Rocky Mountains is
to be one of the inducements offered
colorado and Utah tourists this year.
The idea was suggested by the IN
ability of the Colorado resort hotels
to care for the business, and the popu-
iarity of some experiments made ~
that direction by tourists last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

The London Lancet says that the
essential oil that forms the base of all
perfumes is powerful antiseptic, and
possesses disinfecting properties equal
to those of carbolic acid. A perfumed
handkerchief, therefore, may not only
please the sense of smell, but prove a
guard against infection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

The members of the Friday Afternoon
Whist Club We're entertained at Au-
gusta, Friday afternoon, by Mrs. f. f..
Drake assisted by Mrs. f. w. Means.
All the members report most enjoy
able occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

her city friends VI
This is more than an idle silence' one
may say; it was an ungenerous saItish
silence. But who shall draw the line be-
tween them? Are we not often selfish
ana thoughtless in our silences, and do
we not all of us need a warning?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

y Do not delay in obtaining pound
box of delicious "Vesca" chocolates, to-
day, at c. II. Reanes, while the Price
is only lie. and only POO boxes. This
grade of fine assorted chocolates is al
ready 4 favorite with lovers of sweets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

DR.. Christian Fenger, one of the most
noted surgeons in Chicago, died, Friday
night He was known throughout the
world. He was born in Copenhagen,
Denmark, g. years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

The members of the NJ. NJ. and M.
Whist Club were very pleasantly enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Russell,
Brunswick avenue, Friday evening. Six
tables were set.
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AMERICAN POLO GAMES.
Lowell, 5: Portland. &.

Portland, Me-, March 7.-Lowell defeat
ed Portland, tonight. to3 in one of the
fastest and hardest fought games of the
season. Jean put up a grand game for
Lowell. The summary:
7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

In Zululand, when the moon is at the
full, objects are visible at distance Of
seven miles. By starlight one can read
with ease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08
Cecil Rhodes, condir.on Grave.

London, March S.-Telegrams receiv-
ed here from Cape Town represent the
condition of Cecil Rhodes as most
grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

Score-Worcester, .; Lawrence 8
Rushes-Hipson. 8; DAILY, 6. Stops--Ban-
non, 80; Tibbetts, SO. Referee, Connolly
Attendance 80
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Dailv nsnnebec Journal
GARDINER.

Frank Gray went to Boston, Friday,
on a short business trip.
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PORTLAND
Worcester, 9; Lawrence, 7.

Worcester, Mass. March 7-Lawrence
fell an easy victim 20 the Worcester team.
tonight, the score being 8 to 8. The linup:
WORCESTER. LAWRENCE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-19

HOUSES FOR RENTING new two-story
houses on car line. S35; ffteen-room house.
$50; eight-room house, S31.J0; hve-room
cottage. $50, on car line, and several
smaller ones. Pye & Bolfrass, KAN
building. 10